Search found 132 matches

by GM Fenrir
Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

Sir Rovach -

Sir Rovach manages to take a drink, and keep it down, despite the extreme bitterness of the ale. Still holding on to his drink, he will reply "By the wind, Master Gerdenbar, I've never had an ale so bitter! I do enjoy an excessive amount of hops in my ale, but I have never had a ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:59 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

Sir Rovach -

"I am skilled in the use of the lance, young Raile." Sir Rovach will answer his question. "It is standard training for all knights of my Order. Even those who have choosen the path of the Paladin, like myself. But it is not my preferred method of fighting. I prefer to meet my foe ...
by GM Fenrir
Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:43 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

Sir Rovach -

Rovach picks up the pouch and puts it away inside one of his own belt pouches. (OOC: if it will fit. If not, he will secure it near the front of his belt, next to one of his own pouches). Not wanting to appear rude in front of Sir Gorvan, he will count the contents once he is ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

Sir Rovach -

Sir Rovach motions for young Raile to have a seat while he continues to speak to Gorvin. Rovach continues to stand, with his hands folded together in front of him, as he speaks. "Please forgive me, Sir Gorvan, if it might be too soon to ask this, for I would understand if the pain ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:24 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

GM Notes : Apologies to all for the lack of replies up until now. With the holidays I have found myself extremely busy, and add on top of that being sick and working quite a bit of overtime, it has left very few opportunities to post. I can imagine most of the rest of everyone have been busy as ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

The meeting with the Queen has broken up and everyone talks a bit more before being led back out into the inner courtyard of the inn. As people finish up their conversations, a few have questions for the innkeeper.

Sir Rovach -

"You have my thanks. And please, Master Torvin, I would be honored ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Game Background
Topic: Victorian/Gilded Age Horror/Investigation Game
Replies: 0
Views: 4350

Victorian/Gilded Age Horror/Investigation Game

This is an idea that I have been thinking about for a while and I’m putting it out there to see if there is any interest. It would be run much like the New Kingdoms forum game is currently. I would want 1-2 people who could post fairly regularly (1-2 times every week to ten days). It would be ...
by GM Fenrir
Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:41 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

A number of the adventurers begin to ask the innkeeper of people he may know of that can help them turn the eagle charms into something more desirable.

Once all is completed, Torvin explains that the rejuvenative powers of this place will also render them not needing sleep. Erizhi will ask Master ...
by GM Fenrir
Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:03 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: Experience Points
Replies: 1
Views: 1573

Experience Points NK#1-10

Here are the experience points earned for the first 10 "installments" of New Kingdoms:

Sir Rovach 1060

Erizhi 1140

Kaelyn 1052 (100 to mage/50 to thief)

Stephanie 1097

Butternut 780

Aesa 851 (100 to druid)


In case anyone is wondering, experience points are not only given out for ...
by GM Fenrir
Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:58 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: Experience Points
Replies: 1
Views: 1573

Experience Points

This thread will be used for all experience points given out, along with any other tangible rewards like coins, treasure and such. Replies can be made to this thread should the division of treasure need to be discussed or any questions you have about allocating experience and the sort.

If you are ...
by GM Fenrir
Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:49 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

Seemingly everyone has come to agreement with the decision to pursue the humanoids that have been harassing and raiding the Deep Wood and its elven inhabitants and have now seemingly turned south and west to threaten the kingdom of Maletar. They have been given the information on this band to be had ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:19 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

It would seem that Aesa has had a change of heart. She addresses Queen Aerowyn and most of her former companions before departing.

Aesa turns to the queen who has motioned all to return to their seats. “I am sorry, Your Majesty,” she says. “I understand your decree but I do not believe that it ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:11 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

Post Continued

GM Notes : Anyone who wishes to discuss in private what they are interested in receiving for compensation for joining the queen’s order can PM or email me to make things easier if you have not already done so. It can be RP’ed out or simply just let me know what your character is after.

Erizhi ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #11
Replies: 42
Views: 21153

New Kingdoms #11

Before departing the company of her companions and that of the Queen of Maletar, Stephanie had some choice words and scathing comments, along with a swift fist that left Erizhi stunned momentarily on the floor. The queen regained control of the situation largely in part to the magical talents of ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

Post Closed

Post Closed
by GM Fenrir
Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:27 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

Post Continued

Before Stephanie and Butternut can be led out it appears there are a number of things Stephanie no longer wishes to remain silent on.

“Are you insane?” Stephanie says in complete astonishment in response to her supposed queen. “We're dragged here by sword point so that you can out all your secret ...
by GM Fenrir
Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

GM Notes

Former Player Note:

What follows amounts to what's going to be Stephanie's final post. Given it's negative and inflammatory nature I wasn't going to post it since it was most likely going to be the last one anyone and didn't see any point and why rain on the parade of those of you who enjoy the ...
by GM Fenrir
Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:39 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

Post Continued

Kaelyn -

“My sword and spells are at your disposal, my queen.” He says with a slight bow. “The only reason I voiced my concerns, to make what I heard of an assassination attempt, perhaps on your life and a fleet of ships arriving on our shores, was not over looked by that of the amusement of ...
by GM Fenrir
Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:00 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

Post Continued

Aesa -

"He is a fine animal," Aesa says to Thyra. "He seems quite content and the two of you have quite the bond," she adds, clearly impressed. She will return the Ranger General's smile before moving away to find a seat.

“We have been together a long time,” the Ranger General reveals. “I ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:44 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

Post Continued

Kaelyn -

A feeling deep inside him ignites as he realizes just what is going on. This was a spell of a very powerful nature.One that few have seen, silently he takes it all in. “You are indeed a powerful mage, Rollster. I have never seen anything of the like. It is awe inspiring!” he says as a ...
by GM Fenrir
Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:04 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

Post Continued

Sir Rovach -

Sir Rovach will then partake of some cool water. As he holds his goblet, he will close his eyes and lower his head briefly, saying a silent prayer to Anu. My Lord, please give me the sight to look into their hearts.(ooc: detect evil) He will then open his eyes when ready and pass ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:59 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #10
Replies: 37
Views: 10137

New Kingdoms #10

The group has enjoyed a nice meal hosted by Knight-Captain Maletar in a semi-private room on the second floor of the Inn of the Smiling Dryad. It wasn’t private enough however, as the loathsome man known as Rollester arrived and ignored all attempts to be removed, instead making himself at home ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:37 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Closed

Post Closed
by GM Fenrir
Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

Kaelyn -

“A Dartboard? That one can throw knives at?” he answers as he hold sup a knife by the blade and acts as though to throw it in demonstration.

The serving girl looks completely embarrassed once clarification is made for her. “Most certainly,” she says blushing. “I’ll find one for you ...
by GM Fenrir
Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:37 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

Erizhi -

"Most stories often have a truth in the middle of the warring sides," she offers. "People will often find a way to convince themselves of certain 'facts' in order to solidify their own view in their minds, while ignoring those that go against their belief. But the question I have is not ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:55 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

Erizhi -

Her smile grows fully at the comment and she takes a a few berries before speaking. "Is it intelligence or just spoiled indulgence?" she says, her grin still playing about her features. "But thank you for your flattery, nonetheless."

“Only you would know the truth there,” the priest ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:23 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

Sir Rovach -

When a serving girl approaches Sir Rovach he will place his order with the lady. "If I may have mead, good lady, when you get a chance. You recommend either the stew or venison this evening? Then please, may I try some of your fine venison to quench my appetite." He will smile and ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:05 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

The group has arrived back at the village of Dormare just as the first day of the Spring Festival is winding down. Most everyone stables their horses before entering the inn, while Captain Maletar and his soldiers simply leave them hitched out front. Once everyone has made sure their mounts will be ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:55 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

"It is my honor to help, son. Those like myself have sworn to cheerfully give charity to others whenever possible. In truth though, it should be something that all members of society should try to do to the best of their ability and means. Imagine what a world it would be if that were true?" Sir ...
by GM Fenrir
Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:27 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

Dismounting his horse, caring not what the Captain may think, Sir Rovach picks up the parchment that was thrown by the boy. Not bothering to uncrumple it, he walks toward the boy, kneels in front of him, and says in a mild voice "You've suffered a great loss this day, son. My heart aches along with ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:26 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

The young man is momentarily startled as first one, then another and finally a third rider halt their horses near him. He looks vaguely familiar to Butternut, but with all the dirt and the poor light it’s hard to be certain. Besides these humans grow up much faster than she had expected. If it is ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:02 am
Forum: Tales of the New Kingdoms
Topic: Akorian Legends
Replies: 3
Views: 2018

The Insanity of King Maedes Sunhart

When the Akorians were still dreaming of a glorious empire, the High Elves had seized a moment of apparent weakness of the Grey Elves in their rule and were able to insert their own kings for a time. In truth, the Grey Elves simply believed it was time for their brethren to understand the burdens of ...
by GM Fenrir
Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:26 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

While most of the group passes the ride back to the village in near-silence, Erizhi has found herself engrossed in conversation with the priest Dareos of the Maletar military.

She has to laugh though at the description of Marduk. "That is almost humorous. Perhaps Druaga could be who you are ...
by GM Fenrir
Sun Sep 04, 2011 6:46 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

Butternut -

As they ride back toward Dormare, Butternut will point out and explain to Mayla any animal signs or tracks she might spot from her horse. Never too early to start learning, and perhaps it will give the girl something to think about besides the horrors of the past few days ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

Post Continued

Sir Rovach -

Looking Sir Gorvan in the eye, Sir Rovach will nod his head back in acknowledgment, holding out his hand and stoping briefly next to Gorvan's horse, saying "You have my thanks, Sir Gorvan, for allowing us to help in this sad venture. While the fate of the Makkees saddens us all, I ...
by GM Fenrir
Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:52 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #9
Replies: 48
Views: 13205

New Kingdoms #9

The Makkee farm has become a bustle of activity after the arrival of Knight-Captain Maletar and a contingent of his troops. After some tense moments, the group has shared what they know about what happened at the farm while the captain has shared information as well regarding their involvement. It ...
by GM Fenrir
Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:46 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Closed

Post Closed
by GM Fenrir
Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Continued

Kaelyn -

For a few moments, Kaelyn thinks about coming forward with the information he overheard. Within moments he speaks up. “Sir, I may have some information that would be of use to you, though details I overheard are slim,“ he says looking at the captain. ‘One of the men you seek is known as ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Continued

Erizhi -

"My humble grattitude, your grace," she says, curious to see how he responds to the priestly honorific. "It is perhaps five or six steps inside the door, laying in the center of floor. It should be quite visible, provided it has not already been disturbed." She gives a slight head dip ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:57 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Continued

Erizhi -

Eventually, the adjutant begins walking back towards them. He does not appear specifically headed to them, and Erizhi will step over and intersect his path. "'Excuse me, good sir," she will say, confident that she is far enough away from the Captain to not raise his ire. "I dropped a ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Continued

Sir Rovach and Erizhi -

Sir Rovach and Erizhi largely go unnoticed as the Maletar soldiers and scouts continue their own investigation of the farm. The two human soldiers that had originally moved to seize Erizhi have gone into the barn where the slain villains still lay. The elven scouts can no ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: Game Background
Topic: General Background and geography
Replies: 4
Views: 2281

Map of the Greyson Isles

Below is the map of the Greyson Isles, which are located approximately 400 miles directly south of the Kingdom of Maletar in the Shimmering Sea. Most of the expanse between the isles and southern Tirhen is simply open water. As always, map details and hex size is the same as the previous maps to ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Continued

“That will not be necessary, Knight-Captain,” Stephanie speaks up. “There are three more to the group I arrived with. A man, a woman, and a halfling. Last I saw them they were all with the Makkee child we had found.”

“Behind that barn is a tunnel that leads further out into the country side. At ...
by GM Fenrir
Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Continued

Sir Rovach looks straight at Stephanie and says "Perhaps some people have no concept of honor," turning back towards the Captain he keeps his voice mellow and calm "but I made a promise not only to Constable Gorvan but also to an elderly Lady in the village who was a friend of the Makkee's: to ...
by GM Fenrir
Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:50 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

Post Continued

Seeing the dastardly elf prepare to fire and direct some epithet at her, Erizhi will look quickly to the two men near her, an unspoken question for help sent with her eyes. "That rat you have there is connected to me only by nationality and nothing else! He should be slain with the others, but we ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:30 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #8
Replies: 46
Views: 12264

New Kingdoms #8

Erizhi’s prisoner took advantage of her leaving him alone to go investigate the packs and slipped his bonds. Upon returning with the magical instrument, the priestess saw he had escaped and assumed he bolted out the open barn doors. Sir Rovach had just returned by this point and caught up to Erizhi ...
by GM Fenrir
Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #7
Replies: 42
Views: 10654

Post Closed

Post Closed
by GM Fenrir
Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:33 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #7
Replies: 42
Views: 10654

Post Continued

As if to confirm Erizhi’s thoughts, she hears a sound of an unhappy horse as she reaches the barn doors.

The priestess will place the pack down where she stands and then run to the entrance, quickly scanning the farm to see if he is in sight yet. "Fah'jar!" she yells.

Erizhi scans the area but ...
by GM Fenrir
Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:28 pm
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #7
Replies: 42
Views: 10654

Clarifications

(OOC: Not sure if Rovach made it to Erizhi before she leaves the barn, so leave that part up to the GM. Not ignoring you, just not sure where both are exactly. Can you please clarify, Mr. GM?)

That is the only issue with this kind of game is that if one person posts before another it can seem ...
by GM Fenrir
Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:13 am
Forum: New Kingdoms
Topic: New Kingdoms #7
Replies: 42
Views: 10654

Post Continued

Erizhi finishes looking through all the packs but doesn’t take any more time to discover what the flasks or the hinged box may hold. She knows for a certainty that none of them are magical for they would have shown up when she used her detection spell. Taking the pack with the musical instrument ...