Chapter 14, Interlude 7: Rust on the Wind
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1. Take out the sea monster while we're still in town, if practicable, using a combo of techniques (poison, big nets, long pointy sharp things, magic)
2. Take out the dragon as we make our way out towards The Nolands, as it seems to be harrowing river traffic along the Velashu River
3. Take out the Ulfen bandits harrassing the Velashu Uplands
4. Find and explore the Citadel of Rust
Sound like a plan? (Not that we'll keep to it anyway)
2. Take out the dragon as we make our way out towards The Nolands, as it seems to be harrowing river traffic along the Velashu River
3. Take out the Ulfen bandits harrassing the Velashu Uplands
4. Find and explore the Citadel of Rust
Sound like a plan? (Not that we'll keep to it anyway)
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Re: Chapter 14, Interlude 7: Rust on the Wind
Sounds like a plan.
Another daring escape for the intrepid Spaceman Spiff!
Re: Chapter 14, Interlude 7: Rust on the Wind
Sounds good!
"This enemy you cannot kill. You can only drive it back damaged into the depths, and teach your children to watch the waves for its return." - Quellcrist Falconer
Re: Chapter 14, Interlude 7: Rust on the Wind
Ken - you had mentioned the possibilities of purchasing additional spells from vendors. What would be the cost/availability?
After completing his research, Phil will spend some time before our adventure tonight searching for some new spells. He will start with the quartermaster at the Cypher Guild, and otherwise ask other guild mages where else he might purchase spells in the city.
Also, Phil and Samaritha attempt again to identify the Blitzo! wand via Detect Magic and Spellcraft. Phil's chance is d20 + 15. (The DC is 15 + the item's caster level.)
After completing his research, Phil will spend some time before our adventure tonight searching for some new spells. He will start with the quartermaster at the Cypher Guild, and otherwise ask other guild mages where else he might purchase spells in the city.
Also, Phil and Samaritha attempt again to identify the Blitzo! wand via Detect Magic and Spellcraft. Phil's chance is d20 + 15. (The DC is 15 + the item's caster level.)
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"This enemy you cannot kill. You can only drive it back damaged into the depths, and teach your children to watch the waves for its return." - Quellcrist Falconer
Re: Chapter 14, Interlude 7: Rust on the Wind
What spells are you looking to buy? The Order of Cyphers is a good place to start, though their spells focus on divination, abjuration, enchantment, and universalist schools.erilar wrote:Ken - you had mentioned the possibilities of purchasing additional spells from vendors. What would be the cost/availability?
After completing his research, Phil will spend some time before our adventure tonight searching for some new spells. He will start with the quartermaster at the Cypher Guild, and otherwise ask other guild mages where else he might purchase spells in the city.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. Forgive me. I'll try and be a tad more quiet as I desperately struggle to break free -- and save all creation!" -- Doctor Strange
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Depends on how much they cost - I can't find any rules about that.NukeHavoc wrote: What spells are you looking to buy? The Order of Cyphers is a good place to start, though their spells focus on divination, abjuration, enchantment, and universalist schools.
"This enemy you cannot kill. You can only drive it back damaged into the depths, and teach your children to watch the waves for its return." - Quellcrist Falconer
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It's covered here: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Writi ... a-Spellbooerilar wrote:Depends on how much they cost - I can't find any rules about that.
Apparently copying costs a lot less in Pathfinder than it did in D&D. (and here's a good thread discussing purchasing spells: http://www.enworld.org/forum/d-d-legacy ... pells.html)
Here are the relavant bits; the most import part is that you need to make a skill check to copy the spell.
The cost per spell is:A wizard can also add a spell to his book whenever he encounters one on a magic scroll or in another wizard’s spellbook. No matter what the spell’s source, the wizard must first decipher the magical writing (see Arcane Magical Writings). Next, he must spend 1 hour studying the spell. At the end of the hour, he must make a Spellcraft check (DC 15 + spell’s level). A wizard who has specialized in a school of spells gains a +2 bonus on the Spellcraft check if the new spell is from his specialty.
Note that this is just the baseline; some spells may cost more by GM decree.Level / Scribe Cost / Total
0 - 5 - 7.5
1 - 10 - 15
2 - 40 - 60
3 - 90 - 120
4 - 160 - 240
5 - 250 - 375
6 - 360 - 540
7 - 490 - 735
8 - 640 - 960
9 - 810 - 1,215
"Oh, I'm so sorry. Forgive me. I'll try and be a tad more quiet as I desperately struggle to break free -- and save all creation!" -- Doctor Strange
Re: Chapter 14, Interlude 7: Rust on the Wind
Okay - in that case, here are the spells that Phil is looking for:NukeHavoc wrote:What spells are you looking to buy? The Order of Cyphers is a good place to start, though their spells focus on divination, abjuration, enchantment, and universalist schools.
1st level:
Enchantment
- Charm Person
- Shocking Grasp
Burning Hands
- Illusion of Calm
Conjuration
- Stone Call (OP - needs adjusted down)
- Detect Thoughts
- Hideous Laughter
Touch of Idiocy
- Admonishing Ray
Burning Arc
Spontaneous Immolation
- Haunting Mists
Invisibility
Disguise Other
- Blindness/Deafness
Scare
- Knock
Rope Trick
Spider Climb
Evocation
- Lightning Bolt
Diamond Spray
Daylight
- Loathsome Veil
Invisibility Sphere
Major Image
- F.L.Y.
"This enemy you cannot kill. You can only drive it back damaged into the depths, and teach your children to watch the waves for its return." - Quellcrist Falconer
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That is quite a list. I'll see what I can do.
Just as a reminder to the group, you also have a spell book in your possession:
http://wiki.griffcrier.com/index.php?ti ... f_Vatharis
Just as a reminder to the group, you also have a spell book in your possession:
http://wiki.griffcrier.com/index.php?ti ... f_Vatharis
"Oh, I'm so sorry. Forgive me. I'll try and be a tad more quiet as I desperately struggle to break free -- and save all creation!" -- Doctor Strange
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Phil and Samarintha are also trying to determine the identity of the Blisto! wand. Phil's chance is d20+15 (DC is 15 + item creator level).
Also, if enough time is left after research and spell-shopping, Phil is going to try to create his first wand - will need about a day, perhaps two.
Also, if enough time is left after research and spell-shopping, Phil is going to try to create his first wand - will need about a day, perhaps two.
"This enemy you cannot kill. You can only drive it back damaged into the depths, and teach your children to watch the waves for its return." - Quellcrist Falconer
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Yep, understood. Perhaps spell shopping can wait for the next interlude - we've already been pretty busy. (This is more me getting organized for eventual wants.)NukeHavoc wrote:That is quite a list. I'll see what I can do.
BTW, Phil made his rolls a while back to learn the spells that he wanted out of Ooze-Food's spellbook.
"This enemy you cannot kill. You can only drive it back damaged into the depths, and teach your children to watch the waves for its return." - Quellcrist Falconer
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There's another restriction on spellbooks -- they are 100 pages long, with each spell taking up one page per level (even cantrips take up one page each). A new book costs 15 gp (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/equipment.html) and has 100 blank pages. Not a big deal, but something useful to keep track of.erilar wrote:Okay - in that case, here are the spells that Phil is looking for:
"Oh, I'm so sorry. Forgive me. I'll try and be a tad more quiet as I desperately struggle to break free -- and save all creation!" -- Doctor Strange
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Blisto! casts Gust of Wind (CL5, 13 charges remaining)erilar wrote:Phil and Samarintha are also trying to determine the identity of the Blisto! wand. Phil's chance is d20+15 (DC is 15 + item creator level).
"Oh, I'm so sorry. Forgive me. I'll try and be a tad more quiet as I desperately struggle to break free -- and save all creation!" -- Doctor Strange
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The Order has the following spells within its stacks:
* Detect Thoughts
* Hideous Laughter
* Knock
* Rope Trick
* Spider Climb
* Charm Person
* Fly
* Major Image
* Touch of Idiocy
You find an out-of-the-way spell shop called Libris Ex Spellborn. It is owned by Thovius Spellborn, a Cheliaxan expatriate who is rumored to be a "retired" member of their military ("retired" means he's always got one eye over his shoulder looking for assassins ... or so it's said). He's a master of military tactics and invocation spells, and you are able to find copies of the following spells among the stacks in his shop:
* Shocking Grasp
* Burning Hands
* Lightning Bolt
A bunch of the spells you listed are from non-core sources so I'll need to read-up on those later this week.
* Detect Thoughts
* Hideous Laughter
* Knock
* Rope Trick
* Spider Climb
* Charm Person
* Fly
* Major Image
* Touch of Idiocy
You find an out-of-the-way spell shop called Libris Ex Spellborn. It is owned by Thovius Spellborn, a Cheliaxan expatriate who is rumored to be a "retired" member of their military ("retired" means he's always got one eye over his shoulder looking for assassins ... or so it's said). He's a master of military tactics and invocation spells, and you are able to find copies of the following spells among the stacks in his shop:
* Shocking Grasp
* Burning Hands
* Lightning Bolt
A bunch of the spells you listed are from non-core sources so I'll need to read-up on those later this week.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. Forgive me. I'll try and be a tad more quiet as I desperately struggle to break free -- and save all creation!" -- Doctor Strange
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Thanks for the extra work, Ken.
Shifting topics, what kind of mic do you have available for Cyber-Jon? Wondering if we might not want to invest in a omni-directional USB mic? Also, is your MacBook in working condition? Saw some posts to the contrary on FaceBook.
Shifting topics, what kind of mic do you have available for Cyber-Jon? Wondering if we might not want to invest in a omni-directional USB mic? Also, is your MacBook in working condition? Saw some posts to the contrary on FaceBook.
"This enemy you cannot kill. You can only drive it back damaged into the depths, and teach your children to watch the waves for its return." - Quellcrist Falconer