Build a city?

[Ishmayl-Retired]

I think I agree about the druidic aspects of Brother Aval.  And LV, if you have Drunken Zombies in your campaign, then you, sir, WIN.

[LordVreeg]

oH, BETTER THAN THAT, IF YOU CAN BELIEVE IT.

I have Multiplying Drunken Zombies...

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Baffy's a male ;)  He's the patriarch of the family.

[LordVreeg]

I think I'll go edit.  
*Whistles as he works..*

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Maybe we should try to update all the NPCs w/ names and such, so we have a bit better idea what's  going on? :)

[Gamer Printshop]

I also agree that Brother Aval has more of a druidic/nature aspect than a "turn undead" aspect, so options we have to consider:

 [list=type]1. Aval is able to turn undead from training prior to leaving the monastery a year ago*2. A priest capable of combating undead joins Aval on temporary assignment - offering "trade" link with Monastery of St. Ambrathas*3. An undead slayer (outcast wizard) joins Aval and relocates to Para Bay and brings his library and tools[/list]

Which way would the "committee" want to take this?

[Haphazzard]

Number one seems too much like a deus ex machina.  Maybe something like number two.  He get somebody from the monastary who can combat undead efficiently.  Maybe they can arrive at the town just in time (the undead have already started wreaking havoc).

[Gamer Printshop]

I prefer number two as well, the Monastery of St. Ambrathas has friendly and open relationships with other religions and beliefs, as long as its theology is to a benefit to people's lives without deviant nor evil aspects.

Besides the monastery could offer such things as a teacher to be stationed at Para Bay for basic math, literature, reading/writing, and philosophy to the resident children and adults of the hamlet. Future undead activities, possessions or any other extreme influences have a resource should they become necessary.

Plus the monastery might become a buyer of crab, honey, and other products of Para Bay.

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Number 2 for me.

[LordVreeg]

Or maybe a not so temporary assignment.

[sparkletwist]

You cannot keep the drunkards down!

Once the town gets bigger, there will no doubt be hooligans, harlots, rapscallions and other ne'er-do-wells, too, so beware!

[Gamer Printshop]

OK, Sparketwist - I've introduced an 8th level adept priest with turn undead and other anti-undead tools to work with, so we'll see what he came do with these zombies...

Also, I've hinted at the upcoming storm (tentatively scheduled for the 22nd of the month), next poster might want to bring things closer - I'll do storm post if you don't mind.

Finally, been thinking about Brother Aval and issues regarding celibacy and chasity. As a monk of St. Ambrathas, he swore an oath of chasity/celibacy. As the first priest of Celanta, he must learn what his goddess's requirements are of her priests and followers. After the storm and the surge in true worship by the wider community. His communions will be more powerful and specific.

He will learn that Celanta has no issues with celibacy or chasity of her priesthood, being a nature spirit and that procreation is a part of nature. He may become romantically involved with Perita...

Thoughts?

[Ishmayl-Retired]

I'm fine with you doing the storm post for the 22nd.  As for the romantic issue with Perita, I had never really specified when I introduced her, but she's possibly somewhat young - I always pictured her (and attempted to write about her) as though she's about 15 or 16.  However, that may be a perfectly acceptable age.  I could also see, potentially, there being some good drama if Jakob possibly has issues with his daughter being involved with Aval.

Oh, and in my post where I mentioned Captain Ragnald won't be back for several  months - when he returns, I would like the bounty hunters (who are hunting Jakob) to be on the ship.  Of course, Ragnald doesn't know they're hunting Jakob, but whoever writes about Ragnald's return (in case it isn't me), make sure you mention them.

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Okay, so I have started bringing in little bits of zombie menace (last paragraph in main thread), and have also brought in some first stirrings of the coming storm.  I also mentioned that the next meeting is planned on the night of the storm - I picture possibly a lot of residents in the Blue Crab Inn when the storm really hits, causing a bit of panic.  We want to let GP have the next post, or are there still a few more things to do before the storm?

[Ishmayl-Retired]

The storm has come and gone!  So what, it should take probably 4 - 5 days before refugees show up?