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Welcome to an Age of Heroes

In Taara's wake the earth crumbled. Gods fell, others rose, and the race of mankind looked forward and saw the destruction of nations. For five years, necrotech seared the world's landscape and forces unknown decimated the once-insurmountable Walls of Charn. Nations turned against one another with the vanishing of monarchs--brother to brother and kin to kin. During the struggles, the nation of Dragonier attempted to keep the peace before it, too, fell. Other nations threatened to follow.

Now returned from the Mists, Alexandria finds itself thrown into a world in turmoil. In this world, the Pantheon of Light stride forward in anger, the Twilight fall into debate, and the forces of Darkness are locked in a war between Maugrim and Taara. High arcana soars over the landscape with the renewed activity of the Old Races, while guilds and organizations struggle to find their footing with the fall of Rune. The sildanyar and khazad have moved forward into the world once again, driven by the perceived neglect of the world by humankind.

The world had waited for the return of Alexandria and the return of the Myrrish and Bludgun kings for five years--only to find Alexandria suddenly returned unchanged, and unknowing, from the Land of Mists. To Alexandria, the War of Sendor is just days past. To the world--

It is the time for heroes.

Current Meta-Arc

Tales of pirates begin to quiet down, only to be replaced by murmurs of increasing sickness. Not of the body, but of the mind... In some corners, townsfolk whisper tales of children's horrors run amok. Others of madmen in the Lower City. Rumors circulate, too, of a creature known only as the Azure Queen...or more commonly and frequent, Blue Bitch, in the parlance on the streets and one they say is depraved beyond all reason. Recently, the City executed the Butcher, who claimed connection to the Queen. In the midst of Madness, the pirates continue, of course, but they're secondary in minds as of late, and who can blame them?

Story Tools: If you're running a PrP connected to this meta-arc, feel free to add the Anarchic template to your toolbox. Madness is connected to Chaos in theme (that is, it is considered a part of Chaos--there are many different forms and factors to this diverse concept).

Recent Website Updates

Jul 19

CHALLENGE!

This last Community Challenge has been amazing! We'll be distributing the rewards for those shortly. :)

In the meantime, we will be taking a break--and taking the time to give our DMs, our Runners, and everyone else a brief rest, to sit down and host Tenebrae's first ever Movie Night.

So! We hope you will join us then, and the next time Whirl drops death upon you, say:

"There is but one working castle gate, and... and it is guarded by 60 men!"

"...And our assets?"

"Your brains, Fezzik's strength, my steel."

See you on the 26th! :) Staff will bring the popcorn.

Jul 15

FAQ: Earning RPPs

From time to time this question comes up. Roleplay Points and Perks (RPPs) are earned via ongrid roleplay. That is, DM'd scenes aren't eligible (these have their own rewards, after all). But, what happens when a DM 'drops a scene'?

This depends. That is, if there was a significant amount of roleplay before the scene AND you were part of it (let's call this more than three poses), then yes. If not, or you'd just joined, then no, it is not eligible.

If this becomes an issue down the line, we'll have to remove this option, but it's nothing anyone else wants to do.

BeagleFarts

Jul 11

MI Crafting Chart

Now includes cost formulas, FAQ, and pretty graphics!

Visit: Start Here > What is Pathfinder > Pathfinder Resources on the website.

Lahar (BeagleFarts)

Jul 09

Welcome New Players!

We've had an influx of new players lately! Welcome aboard, everyone!

Jun 30

Minor XP Bonus

I am looking for someone willing to sum up last night's events in a rumor post and pass it to me to post. :)

There's a minor XP incentive for the firt person to get this to me. :D

Jun 20

Summons and Etiquette

Recently, James Jacobs of Paizo was asked about summons, and a theoretical cap on their usage.

His response was: 'There's no limit to the number of summoned monsters a character can control, but the GM is free to impose a limit on the number of summoned monsters a PLAYER can have in play at any one time, since that monopolizes the game and makes things less fun for the other players—each time you summon a monster, remember that you're essentially stealing "game time" from your fellow players, since the length of your session isn't expanding to make up for the fact that your turns in the combat are taking longer and longer to resolve.'

This is an important tidbit, and I think, speaks to other things as well. Be fair to each other out there. :)

Jun 29

Updates!

Hi everyone! It's that time again.

The recode is going well. Thanks to Sonja, Narah, and Oates, work on the feats database has been made a lot easier. Everyone give them lots of 'thank yous' for their assistance. There is more to do, of couse, and people will be tapped to test and work on things when needed.

The 2) Storyline wise, the Azure Queen plot is gearing up for its final section. We've got a lot of things going on and we're working on bringing it all home. You should all notice a shift in your activities very soon. Thanks to everyone who has helped and run PRP during this time. A lot of you have really stepped up lately.

3) As the Azure Queen arc draws to a close, you'll see the threads of the next major events beginning to become relevant. Keep your eyes peeled!

Whirlpool

Jun 10

Artificer Adjustments

Hi, everyone! We've been taking feedback on the artificor for a while and we're implementing some changes live here. You'll also be pleased to know that we're making excellent progress on the new codebase with the indefatigable Entropy leading th echarge. Today, she added -all the spells- we've approved to the codebase. ALl of them. In one go. Crazy woman! Anyways, while we've been working on that, we don't want you guys to think we've been neglcting changes for here!

Here's a basic overview of the artificer changes:

- More death ray uses. Artificers now receive more uses of their Death Rays. These additional charges may then be used to...

- Create two additional types of beams

- Power their Titan Fists

We've added some additional Titan Fist options, as well as including the basic Cure spells in their repertoire. This ability is tied to their lingering ties with Reos.

We hope you enjoy the updates. If any of you would like to take advantage of these new options, please send in a +req and we'll handle it through those channels.

Whirlpool

Jun 05

Grammar Policy

This is just a reminder.

Tenebrae -does- have a 'basic grammar policy'. We believe that keep everyone on the same, basic standard makes things easier for everyone and leads to less people being driven nuts in the long term. We don't think asking everyone to use periods and capitals is a particularly harsh thing to do. Let's remember this is a text medium and remember that presentation does matter. We just ask that people make a consistant effort.

Have fun, everyone, and remember to be courteous and respectful to your fellow players. :)

Whirlpool

Jun 09

Community Challenge: CLOSED!

And...done! A big thanks to everyone who participated in this round! We'll be getting the prizes out this week...

Next challenge will be posted in the coming days. Keep your eyes open!

Lahar (BeagleFarts)

Jun 05

Small Artificer Update

Hey, there folks. As part of adding a little more 'oomph' to the artificer, we've added in the Cure spells. Theme-wise, this fits in with their ancient ties to Reos.

Current artificers who wish to learn these schematics may via normal means. We hope to get a few additional bonuses in here and there (including some new discoveries), but it'll depend on how things work out.

Tene Staff

Jun 03

World Go Boom...but Will Reboot!

In about five hours from this post, Lolth will be cracking the server open for basic maintenance, sticking in some spider-legs and having a poke. We may experience some downtime at this point, but should be back up shortly.

Again, we aren't expecting any issues. If there are, as always, we'll be posting updates to our FB page and my Google+ one. They're pretty much there for that purpose, after all.

Lahar

Jun 04

Up to Date!

And we are up to date! The maintenance took a little longer than expected, but Lolth tells us that everything is checking out.

Thanks for bearing with us. :3

Don't forget that we have a Facebook, and a G+ (kind of). They're there mostly for these sorts of things: ways for us to get the word out if something comes up.

In the meantime, please let Lolth know how heroic she is. She did some amazing things last night, and puts a lot of effort into keeping us all running. In fact, she'd have made this post herself, but is kind of curled up in her web and sleeping.

We're all sort of afraid to interrupt that.

FB: http://www.facebook.com/tenebrae.mux G+: http://gpuser.com/ruggs

Tenebrae Staff

Jun 02

Community Challenge Reminder!

AHEM!

For folks who've included otyughs in their plots, please be sure to shoot me a +req or an email (lahar.tenebraemush.net). I'll be doing tallies in the next few days, and after that will be prizes! So, if you haven't, or have, please do so I have the reminder. :3

- Lah

May 28

Trouble Spots

Here's an update on the various problems facing the city right now:

Vardan Village: Efforts have been paying off here. Monsters have been cleared out of the surrounding area, and members of the ADventuring Community have been making efforts towards reinforcing the village's defenses. More work is needed, but the tension here has been decreased.

The Arena: Rumors of merchant interests being behind the increased violence in the arena continue. The merciful weapons provided have reduced the violence considerably, however, even if their wielders claim they are 'creepy'. Still, there remains more to be investigated here.

The Theatre: While the cause of the original fires have not been discovered, it would appear that members of both houses are now hard at work at creating some kind of new play. Apparently, it's not going to use many theatre-house actors, either. Rumor has it that a Muse is putting the talents of the Adventurers in Alexandria to work.

The Felwood: The dangers in the Felwood continue, but the beginnings of efforts towards thinning the monster population have begun. The Mythwood Wardens have been weakened by numerous poisoning and wounded soldiers and could also use additional help from their allies in Alexandria.

Watch the boards for additional rumors relating to these areas to come up soon. Moreover, each of these trouble spots can be a source of mundane RP and plots. Remember, defenses need built, artists and actors need throttled (or maybe that's just me <.<) antitoxins need delivered to the Wardens of the Mythwood and the Arena is full of fighters who still want to clobber each other in the name of Angoron, Kor, and their own gory glory. (And money. Let's not forget money.)

You're all making progress to dealing with these troubles, but there's still work to be done before work can really begin on expelling the Azure Queen!

Whirlpool

May 20

Wow!

Well! We've sure had a lot of new players lately!

There's been some growing pains with that, but that always happens. I just want to extend a warm welcome to all of you to our community!

Also, make sure you eye your inboxes. We're doing some different things, and some of you are getting @mails about things your characters may've heard or seen. Get out there and RP, folks!

May 16

Community Challenge: Oty...Ugh?

Before kicking off, staff would like to say thank you! to everyone who participated in our first Community Challenge! We hope you enjoy these as much as we do.

While the previous one honored one of Paizo's new flagship products, today, we'll be honoring something of our own, the infamous Tenebrae mascot: Cuddles the otyugh.

To honor Cuddles and her humble sewer home, the challenge this month is as open as it is multi-faceted. That is, we're not just accepting designs, but would like to see anything that tickles your creative fancy. And we mean anything at all...so long as it ties into the topic, of course! That is:

- A sketch! Like to sketch? Want to try your hand at it? Send it in!

- A story! Cuddles deserves fanfic, don't you think?

- A bit of design work, such as...how about an otyugh animal companion? ...an otyugh wizard's familiar?

- An otyugh 'transformer' button in MUXcode!

- Sandy's hidden diary entries devoted to otyughs and her starcrossed-and-tragic relationship with Cuddles, and their forlorn letters to one another...in the style of VSD...

- An adventure! Run an adventure featuring otyughs!

:D

As of now, the floor is open. The topic is: Cuddles! How you meet this challenge is up to you and your own creative preferences. :3

This Challenge will run until Jun 8th! You may submit ideas to our webforum (forum.tenebraemush.net), or email them to Lahar (lahar.tenebrae@yahoo.com)!

- Tenebrae Staff

May 11

Bestiary 3

Hey there. :3

The Bestiary 3 is open now for PrPs. Before, we were feeling things out and it was "just ask us ahead of time." Well, now it is all in your hands. The only creature we've reserved are the demilich, as they've a unique place in theme. Also, catfolk do not exist.

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Community Challenge Wrap-Up!

Wow! You have all wow'd us with your entries. :3 Looking through them has been a pleasure, so I wanted to thank everyone for sending them in!

Some of the ideas included ideas for an 'earth' domain for Inquisitors, potentially for heroes who guarded the mountains and caverns therein... An ability we'll just call the 'Jessa-tossing power,' for barbarians, and even an item that allowed you even greater wisdom through beer-gazing. For khazad!

These are far from all of the entries, but I wanted to mention some general hilights to show the diversity of the ideas, and creativity, that we have here at Tenebrae. If you'd like and you'd submitted an entry, you are as always, welcome to share it on our forums or ingame +bboard. I am not here to make this choice for you. :3

Participants will be receiving an award shortly. It will probably be...HEROIC. :D

- Lah

May 4

The Cannibal Queen and PrPs

Some of you have no doubt been noticing that things have been 'heating up!' That is, different parts of Alexandria, the Heartlands, are under greater pressure as the effect of...whatever's going on...becomes an even more widespread problem.

A lot of things are happening, and we need all of you to step up and participate to help make this activity stretch to the next level!

A lot of you are looking into things and have no doubt had ideas about things you can do! Great! A lot of these things *can* be handled as PRPs. What's more, PRPs can be run that will have a direct impact on the evolution of this storyline, and how bad or good things wind up at the end of it.

We'd like anyone with an interest in this plot to see about slipping themselves behind the DM screen and giving their fellow players a chance to influence the plot. Know a guy who has an issue with the troubles in the Felwood? Great. Offer to run a PRP for him and few other brave souls that'll give them the chance to put down some of the monsters that regularly emerge from it. Other examples are:

• Put down sources of trouble in hotspots. Fights in areas will break out over nothing and quickly escalate, and the Theatre and Arena districts are especially volatile right now.
• Eliminate sources of trouble. There are still pirate and bandit issues, and rounding these up would ease tensions.
• The sewers of Alexandria is home to many a beast. Extra patrols down there would help keep things calmer.
• Protect travelers and Heartlanders. Kultari Road and any major and minor highway into Alexandria is in trouble.
• Fortify villages.
• Negotiate between the theatrical houses.

We are, in fact, quite dependent on all of you to help us make this plot sing. We need your help, everyone, so don't hesitate to grab one of these ideas and run with it. We want all of you to consider taking a turn behind the DM screen. All of your efforts, ICly, will help put an end to the scourge bedeviling Alexandria. This list is not in any way complete. A lot of you have some idea of where the trouble spots are, so draw on that and run PRPs!

What is going on is too big to be solved by one person alone. GEt out there and talk to each other and be ready to help each other meet your goals, as player and DM. We'll be overseeing this an tracking everything,as well as running our own scenes. :)

Whirl

Lions, Tigers, and Rumors...Oh My!

When RPing, when running a PrP, remember! You are impacting the story. :3

So when you send in a PrP, please include a brief rumor you'd like posted. I've adapted this into the PrP guidelines. You don't need to, but it does help and helps us get word out more quickly about what you've achieved.

- Lah

May 2

Legworks

A lot of you have legworks in about various things that have happened. I have one thing to say about it.

THIS IS GREAT.

That said, there' sa chunk of them and we want those of you interested in things ranging from the events in the Heartland to the Azure Queen to the theatre fires and more to put a little legwork in even now.

The staffers in charge of this plot are, and will, be having a little powwow before we can answer some of them to make sure there's no confusion.

- Whirlpool

Apr 29

Maelstrom Monster Contest!

Here at Tenebrae, we take everything very seriously.

So, this week, we are having a contest involving a local artist!

What deadly predator should Maelstrom draw more of?!??

• Pirates
• Sharks
• Pirate-sharks
• Sandy
• Gorillas
• Other? (write-in)

You can see Mael's art over on: http://armsmastersproject.tumblr.com/. Please let him know what he should draw more of!

I have written in "ponies."

- Lah

PS While there is no actual prize involved, those of us who participate shall experience Maelstrom's delicious, delicious tears as he contemplates the horrible anatomical challenge of a shark-pirate-ninja-squid-Sandy-gorilla. :D Please help out a worthy cause! Charity! Orphans! ...Things!

Apr 26

State of the MUX

Hi, everyone!

It's about that time!

First, I want to thank all of you for your continued patronage of our game. All of you who've continued or started playing here are what makes all the stress of running a game like this, of this size, worth it. We're glad you're all having fun, and we hope you continue to have fun going forward as staff continues to work on things. We feel, as staff, our state is both stable and strong and that we can continue to build on it going forward.

I suspect most of you are curious about the recode. As things stand now, this is what we know: We will be shifting codebases to PennMUSH with an SQL backbone. This will make future implementations of content, as well as finding code help, more easily accomplished. This is proceeding at a good clip and Entropy is making amazing progress, especially with the help from all of you who've volunteered their time to assist with the data-base work that we've needed. I assure you, there is going to be plenty more where that came from. We're sorry for the inconvenience and we'll endeavor to get all of you reapproved quickly. This should be a smoother process than the initial Pathfinder switch was and we'll be able to hit the ground running again. There are going to be a -lot- of improvements, but the exact process of all of this will be outlined further as it becomes closer to the switch over. Please pay attention to this space!

I must also here note that we've decided to add both the Witch and the Inquisitor to our list of classes. There have been no objections to them and we'll be developing their thematic place in the world and adding them in as well. Witches are going to be a bit more problematic, thematically, than the Inquisitor, but we should be able to come up with something cool.

One things we're still concerned about is encouraging more grid RP and seeing to more many PRPs. We're looking into both things and doing our best to encourage both more. Grid RP has been seeing improvements lately and we'd like to see that continue. We're also looking at expanding more into 'off hours' things as well as encouraging more PRPs to be run!

Our storylines, with the pirates and the Azure/Cannibal Queen and more, are kicking into their next notch as you all might've noticed. A lot of you have been running with this stuff and we hope you continue to do so. :D

Tenebrae's Staff

Apr 22

Community Challenge!

So I have been thinking of a thing and I'd like to see where it goes. :3

Each month, I'll be posting a Community Challenge! This challenge may be along the lines of a Sparklepire Template, or it might even be a new sort if magic item, or potential ideas for a DM-run plot arc.

The challenge will run for around 3 weeks, give or take, and 'winning' entries shared at the end (if folks give their permission...I do not want to step on toes, here ^^;).

Sometimes, there will be prizes (I'm sure you've seen a few folks running around with their new hats!) and sometimes, the prize may be well, seeing your idea put into play. It all depends on the topic and the situation of the time: regardless, you would get something. :3

In a few hours, I'll be posting our !!FIRST!! official Community Challenge, so please keep your eyes, and ears, open!

- Lah

Challenge! So You Work at Paizo and...

...in a few days, Paizo will be releasing their long-awaited Champions of Purity! But wait! Something's wrong and you have one final submission--and need to get it in, post-haste!

Stop the presses!!!!

So this month's Challenge:

YOU are one of the content creators of Champions at Paizo! Craft something, anything that you feel fits the ideal of a CHAMPION! This challenge is not limited to 'paladins' and should encompass a broader range of characters, though they can certainly include them!

The Champions of Purity encompasses a wide range of ideas: '...new subdomains, feats, inquisitions, rage powers, alchemical discoveries, rogue talents, summoner evolutions, hexes, and arcane discoveries...' ...so consider this Challenge to be wide open!

Please give your item, rage power, or so on, a brief story. How did it come about, or why? If it's for a champion of Angoron, for example, perhaps it was first uncovered in Dran when a chieftain smote with one hand a primodeal dragon that flew in from the sky and threatened their tribe...!

You have until May 10th.

@mail or email submissions to: lahar.tenebrae@yahoo.com. If you like, you may share yours over here: http://forum.tenebraemush.net/index.php/topic,1536.0.html . If you do not have a wiki/forum account, please +request one ingame and I will get it taken care of as soon as possible.

- Lah

Apr 21

State of the Game Update Incoming

Just as a note, we'll have a state of the game update forthcoming to update all of you on where we are and what's coming up. Keep your eyes peeled.

- Whirlpool

April 18

Bonuses List (RP 11)

As you've seen, due to the recode, RP11 is being released in stages! The Egalrin received their mechanics update (please check the wiki) as well as some of their feat updates. More race feats, for them and many others, are also in the pipes.

One of the updates we'd wanted to include are Roleplay Bonuses. Some of these you're familiar with--but we thought it'd be good to list them all on a page...as well as offering new ones. Basically, bonuses for things y'all do already: getting to know new players, for example. That is a big one!

So, without further ado, head on down to Roleplay > Bonuses, or... just click on this link: http://www.tenebraemush.net/index.php/Bonuses !

In the meantime, please keep your eyes open. We'll be rolling out the rest of RP11 as we can...

- Your Tenebrae Staff

Flora and Fauna Update

The page for our Companions, Familiars, and Bestiaries has received a facelift! Go and poke at World > Flora and Fauna!

- Lah

April 14

Egalrin Update (RP 11)

We have updated the egalrin wiki with a number of changes to the race.

These changes will likely not be reflected on your +sheets until we're converted to the new codebase. Familiarize yourself with the changes, however, and enjoy!

Thank you to all who participated in developing the changes. theme reboot for the race is still oncoming.

-- Your Tenebrae Staff

Addendum

As a heads-up, the feats Strengthened Wings and Improved Strengthened Wings were also updated, while Greater was removed. I think you will like the changes! There are more options down the line, including aerial acrobatic maneuvering, flaming fists, and so on...

- Lah

April 13

The Big News

Hi everyone!

As you might have noticed, we have from time to time indicated we've been hard at work preparing new projects for you and that big things are on the horizon. This is true.

We am pleased to announce that Tenebrae will be receiving a very large code update in the near future thanks to Entropy. She will be extensively remodeling our code for us in a single, very large update that will see us converting to PENNMUSH.

Some of you might ask why such a large conversion. The truth is, as we've tried to update our code, we've found it increasingly hard to find knowledgeable parties who have the time to help untangle the dense code MUX code we presently operate on. No doubt some of you have begun to notice the increasing numbers of cracks in the seams of our codebase becoming visible or longer delays in necessary improvements to the game infrastructure. Staff recognizes that these things are not okay and our decision to move to another codebase was motivated by our desire to be able to do things more easily for you. What this means is that, when this project is completed (and it is not as far away as you might think), we will be able to provide better, coded support for all of you and make use of nifty new functions to enhance our abilities to deliver content, like SQL. Things that are presently uncoded or just assumed will actually be in in the game to make your playing easier.

There are some downsides, however.

Chances are, we will all need to remake our characters in the new codebase like we did with the initial Pathfiinder conversion. If this is so, we will make an effort to make this as painless as possible for all of you so we can get back to the more important business of roleplaying and having a grand old time.

We hope you all will enjoy to continue playing here on Tenebrae and that if you have any concerns about any of this (or want to volunteer to help for database entry, as we do need monkeys) you'll let us know.

-- Your Tenebrae Staff

Entropy's Addendum

Hi, guys! So yes, as indicated by our dearest Whirlpool: I am spearheading the latest improvement to the codebase. I'd like to personally note that it's my primary objective to make this conversion as seamless as possible for every individual player, and I believe all your items, experience, and money will be transferred over. There's no need to stop roleplaying or running plots, and I more than welcome you to invite your friends to create a player and begin playing before the conversion, as we're only going up from here.

I'd also really like to take this opportunity to note that if there are any features that you'd /like/ to see, that you address them to me in a mail or using the request system. I'd also like to thank Oates and Sonja for their contributions thus far, in addition to the other staff. Thank you, everyone, for your continued patience and being players. I love you all.

- Entropy

Status of Release Package 11

With the upcoming database switch ahead of us, I wanted to take the time and address some of the contents of the next Release Package, particularly the racials. The content of this package has not changed, just the timing.

In RP 11, we promised we would be adding to the egalrin, and that has not changed. The new database will launch with the new mechanics in place. Egalrin will be receiving some strengthening, and some bonus abilities. Nothing will be taken away, and we think you will like what's ahead. At least, we hope so. X)

Depending on snafus, I may or may not make a point of releasing this portion ahead of time, though the way we are chugging along (with lots of help!) means that it will most likely run fairly smoothly.

Second, racial feats. We have been working to flesh these options out since our feature launch. The new RP contains several options for the lucht, gnomes, mul'niessa, giantborn, egalrin, and war golems! These options are all approved, and given that we are adding in something like the 500+ core feats we already have (by hand), these will likely become our first "test" for content additions once we re-launch.

We are all anxious to see these, and the other parts of the Release Package (and there are more), launched! The process should go fairly smoothly, and we'll be releasing updates on that as we move forward.

In the meantime, please keep Lolth and Inferno in your thoughts. For NO REASON WHATSOEVER, they could use some images of monkey butts, amorous spiders, and very manly quarry nymphs sent their way. I suspect the more hirsute, the better!

- Lah

April 1

Contest Results!

Oh, wow... XD

You guys never cease to amaze me with your creativity! These templates are AMAZING. I've passed them on to Poops, who after much giggling said he'd "get back to me" and ran off, notebook in hand.

...I dunno what's up with that. >.> <.<

SO! Awards. :D I PROMISED THERE WOULD BE SOME!

So, if you submitted an entry, check your +inventory! Then, check your @mail to find out what it does. :3

Thank you for being part of our community.

- Lahar

March 28

New Magic Item!

Just because. Check out the Equipment page!

Hopiday Challenge!

In anticipation of International Chocolate Goes On Sale Day, we are hosting a challenge!

THIS IS THE CHALLENGE!

@mail me your design for a Sparklepire Template. For gnomes. :D No, this is a joke and Whirlpool will most definitely not use it in his upcoming plots.

That's because Pyroclasm might.

Winnage will be determined by humor and possibly a random die roll. Awards will be something nice, so be sure and @mail!

Happy Chocolate Goes on Sale Day!!!

- Lahar

March 17

Updated PrP Rules

We have updated our PRP rules. Please take some time to visit Roleplay > Player Run Plots and refamiliarize yourself with them.

We have streamlined the PRP rules considerably, combining our dramatic PRPs and other types of PRPs into a single system.

Let us know if you have any concerns or comments.

Skills Page

The skills page has been completely revamped: Characters > Skills.

- Lah

Knowledge/Artifice

Knowledge/artifice has been rolled into Craft/artifice. That said, please check your ranks and let us know if things don't add up. If they don't, we'll get it fixed. :3

For a description of what Craft/artifice can do, please visit Characters > Skills on the website.

- Lah

March 15

Events Fixed!

Events are now fixed!

March 14

Entropy

We've recently acquired another full time coder. This will speed many of our code projects up enormously. Stay tuned, everyone. We have big plans for all of you. :)

Everyone give Entropy a big welcome aboard.

March 11

Draconic Bloodlines

As a heads-up, if you are of a DRACONIC bloodline, please send in a +req to the type of dragon your bloodline came from. Thank you.

- Lah

March 10

Release Package 10

Thanks to some generous volunteer coding from Shrike's player, our sorcerers have been generously recoded. From this point on, bloodline spells are appropriately added, bloodline abilities will be listed on your sheets, subtypes have been added to chargen, and... what's this?

All Advanced Player's Guide bloodlines have been added.

But wait! That's not all. In addition, due to some generous effort by Lahar, Barbarians have also receied a significant upgrade with the an addition of *many* new rage powers that were previously unavailable. The complete list is available here: http://www.tenebraemush.net/index.php/Barbarian

Now, as usual, we will allow those who want to make retroactive changes to their characters to do so as we've made new content available. If you want to adopt a new bloodline and its feasible to do so, we'll make it happen. For already approved sorcerers who should have a subtype, please submit a request telling us what that subtype should be and we'll fix you up. For those of you missing spells from your +sheet/spells, we'll get you squared away after you submit a request.

Big thanks to Lahar and especially Shrike for her volunteer efforts, as well as to those who helped test the code: Colrick, Oates, and Gwendolyn. Thanks, everyone!

Feb 25

Navos Bless My OCD

The Equipment page received a face-lift!

- Lah

Feb 19

Magically Clean!

The Magic page received a face-lift recently.

- Lah

Feb 10

Release Package 9

Hi, everyone! It's your friendly game director who is not at all a giant floofy talking toilet once again telling you that staff has completed another release of content for your enjoyment and benefit.

The release package, number nine, consists of the following things:

o The long-awaited +rpp/submit!

- Help available on +help rpp

- Submit a summary or a log

- Examples available on +help rpp and Characters > RPPs

o 3 new human feats

o For new players: The first PrP you run will bump you to level 3, one time only!

o For existing players: Alt Advantage updated! For 10 RPP, start out at level 3 on your next alt, not 2. Special note: for the next month, we'll let you apply this to an alt who is still L2. Thereafter, it must be used before approvals.

Coming up, we'll be taking a close look at the Pirate Islands and Xian theme as well and delivering some revisions to both of these areas. Also in the pipe is a rebuilding of theme for the Eaglerin.

Big thanks to Mudslide and Lahar for the primary work on this package.

- Whirlpool

Feb 1

Release Package 8

Hi, everyone!

It has been a while since our last package release and now we've got anothe one for you!

For this package, we've...

- Removed the 9th level powers we assigned to each race. We felt these weren't doing what we wanted them to do for giving our races flavor.

- We have replaced the racial ninths with a series of racial feats for each race. These can be taken at any time when you meet the appropriate requirements (Lahar's note: check each of the racial pages--they now list their feats!), but...

- We are also giving each of you a free racial feat at sixth. Sixth is a dead level in Pathfinder and this seemed an appropriate place to do so. The feats are based off existing Pathfinder and 3.5 feats and are now listed on our website's feats page. We will probably be including more of these down the line, as not all races have all the feats and options we'd like them to have.

- There are probably still some minor typos in the mix. Please let us know if you find any.

PRCs are nearing completion. We apologize for the lengthy delay some of you have faced in getting them in. Let us know when you're ready to level and we'll make sure you get set up, even if we have to chain Outbreak to a chair and bring out the rack.

Some other minor tidbits are as follows;

- Firearms mastery for rangers has been adjusted.

- Several aspects have been tweaked upwards in power, and some RPP prices dropped.

- Humanoid shapechangers is once again an option for favored enemies in the codebase.

- Race languages in chargen now match the wiki.

Poro and Lahar got the racial feats in, as well as most of the other features. Big thank to you to them, and a big thank you to everyone else who's been working at making this a great game, including all our recent player runners. It really makes us happy to see so many of you dipping your toes into the DM water and we hope you continue to do so.

- Whirlpool

FEET...er, FEAT?

The Feats page has been consolidated. This has nothing to do with upcoming announcements, absolutely nothingk. :D

- Lah

Jan 28

9th Level Powers

As most of you know, all our races at this time have ninth level powers.

This is going to be changed. We will be removing these powers and replacing them with a new system entirely. This system will likely, barring unforseen issues at this time, be a free racial feat at level 6, along with a few feat chains for those interested in pursuing them tied to the themes of each race.

- Whirl

Jan 10

More streamlining by Azog. :3 Also, there's now some information on what to do if your country uses a different DST than the server.

To install your +cal, go here: Personal Calendar!

- Lahar

Jan 06

New Special Material

Well...kind of. X) Say it is a new way to USE your special materials...

Tenebrae is pleased to announce Essence Bonding! It is an ancient technique crafted by Green Word spiritualists of old, that permits the bonding of certain unique materials to the claws and teeth of their war beasts. During the ancient wars, it was used by these groups to great, and devestating effect...

To read more about it, navigate to Characters > Equipment on the website. It's listed as a Special Material.

With the introduction of Essence Bonding, we're also adding a new perk for becoming involved in the various, open orgs on Tenebrae. That is, when it is thematic for them, some open orgs may gain, over time, a slightly cheaper access to certain technologies or techniques. This does not equal exclusive--it just means a little cheaper, mainly as a reward for becoming involved in Tenebrae and in the world of Ea itself, and continuing to tell your story.

- Lahar

January 1

+Events

Now that we've ticked over the new year, +Events scheduled for this year will function properly again.

Holidays, pt 3 Reminder

Hey, there. This is just a reminder to folks old and new about our last, final celebration of the holidays. I've posted on this before, but a reminder never hurts. :3

For Holidays Part 3, I'll be awarding one of your PCs, from level 2-8, a free level...with treasure.

All you need to do to earn it is, sometime between now and the end of January, email me (lahar.tenebrae at yahoo.com) 4 RPP logs OR 1 PrP log. Remember, Whirl will be hosting a PrP Workshop this Sunday (tomorrow), so please consider giving PrPs a go...

Once you email me, I'll contact you and we'll take it from there, figure out what shinies you want, and so forth... :D

- Lahar

PS Because folks have asked, yes, the logs do need to be from January. All the best, - Lah

December 26

The Cinnamon Challenge

This is an OFFICIAL NOTICE! ...we are offering a hefty, ONE-TIME bounty of ONE-HUUUUUNDRED XP!!! ...to anyone and everyone who can take up the 'Cinnamon Challenge.' ... :D

This means.

Picking up Cinnamon and tossing her at monsters. ICly.

Bonus if you include a war cry.

Have fun, guys. :3

December 25

Happy Holidays, pt 3!!!!!

Damn. When I woke up this morning, I couldn't help but think how wonderful this season is. It's a time for family, for friends...for community.

That is what we would like to do. Show our appreciation to you. Yes, YOU. :D

So for this season, for the entire month of January (which is coming up in just a week!) we'll be offering a little something.

What we'd like to do is kickstart the new year. Start it off right. And, we hope, give our DMs a little break--a way of thanking THEM for running nearly 3+ scenes a week for an entire YEAR.

So!

For the ENTIRE MONTH OF JANUARY, if you:

Send in 4 RPP Logs - OR - Run 1 PrP

...we'll bump any alt, from levels 2-8, UP ONE FULL LEVEL, with some treasure to go with it. :3

Just email me the logs (lahar.tenebrae@yahoo.com), then let me know you did via +request, and include which alt your bonus goes to. That's all you have to do. I'll contact you and we'll take it from there.

The PrP doesn't have to be top-notch, either. This is more about getting our feet wet, collectively. Pester Whirlpool for ideas. Pounce Inferno. Poke Pyro. He's a hippie. Just like Sandy.

And Happy Holidays, from everyone here on Tenebrae. :D

- Lahar

PS Some folks have asked, "What do I send in with a PrP?" You basically send the log, with rolls and ooc-foo. Check out Roleplay > Player Run Plots. I made a cheat sheet at the bottom.

PPS Please give the PrPs a try. I want to give this award out. Yet, part of me also wants our DMs to have a special treat, too. So harass'em, invite'em along. Say thank you. :D And get your feet wet. XD

December 19

Actions and Maneuvers in PF!

We've a new page up! It is in the Pathfinder section of our site and tries to clarify "Just What Can I do in a Round?" It also addresses combat maneuvers a bit, too.

I don't claim everything is correct yet. If you see an error, don't hesitate to send a polite @mail.

To see the charts, head on over to Start Here > What is Pathfinder, and look under the Resources section. Or, click here.

- Lahar

December 10

Celebrating the Holidays, pt 2.5!

Happy Holidays! As we prepare for the final stretch of Tenebrae's holiday preparation, staff wanted to take time out to say hi to our new folks...and to give a firm hand-shake to the old. With this in mind, we wanted to ask: who are you? And, what stories do you want to tell?

So just for the fun of it, staff is tossing out some Character Questionairres. You don't need to fill these out. X) But if you do, staff will award you 3 RPPs if you're new. If you're old, fill one out for your oldest, and youngest, PC. We'll give you 3 RPP for that, too. Just share what answers you can and share them on the forum. :3

We may do PrP bounties with these, depending on the response and your own interests.

Happy holidays, everyone!

- Lahar

PS No one HAS to do this. It's just something fun to help us learn about eachother. :D And that is why we are offering RPPs if you do. X)

December 8

Paizo just released their official monk update. We'll be incorporating it.

- Lahar

November 26

About the Caravan...

Note: Anyone who can email me a log showing their RP with any of these themes, the gobbers will give an extra-super-discounted price to (via magic; it just happens).

Plugging RP Shamelessly Since 1997,

- Lahar

lahar.tenebrae ... yahoo.com !

"The roads shall be painted teal!" announced the maddened hobgoblin king. And lo, his subjects bowed before him, and all roads from Hither to Yon became teal with bright green roses.

Recent Rumors in Alexandria

Gilday Firetide 5, 1015=

From the Frozen North

The Chaos hasn't benefited most places...but the Arena isn't most. Its draw always the fire of adrenaline, it now boasts exotic warriors from exotic locales, as well as the pride of local heroes.

Other nations have taken notice.

A band of oruch from the High North descended of late on the City. They arrived astride great mammoths, these warriors-turned-merchant...and challenger. Though they've entered their own into the Arena in the form of mighty berserkers, they've also brought with them...

...goods to sell.

They travel under the dual auspices of Kor and Rada, bearing the banners of both...and the strength of the frozen north.

OOC Note: We'll be posting some goods for sale shortly. This is more to set the scene for their arrival, so please go ahead and include these unruly merchants, and warriors, in your RP or even PrPs!

From the Frozen North, pt 2

The oruch band from Stormgarde brings with them a number of items, even as their berserkers enter the Arena in full force. These are listed below. The prices are in gold. If an item does not have a number (such as 2x) in front of its name, assume there is only one of them to sell.

The Warlord's Maul (1635)

This great earthbreaker bears the symbols of Kor and the stain of many battles. It gets its name from a tale associated with it, that once it was forged, a great lightning struck from the sky and demolished the crafter's house. This earthbreaker, goes the story, was made to challenge even the elements.

For mechanical purposes, treat this as an Earthbreaker +1.

Flail of the Glacier (3038)

This heavy flail bears an unusual chill, and is said to have been forged against the vicious spirits of the north. Its make is heavier than most, and requires a mighty warrior to lift.

For mechanical purposes, treat this as a +1 cold iron, Dran flail.

0x Shaman's Mane (13,265)

This ancient and gnarled staff was made for the hands of a prominant oruch. It claims an ancestry among the Fire Reavers, though its last owner was not of that tribe. Its surface is hewn with symbols if fire and its color is the color of harshly-burnt ash. At the cap is the mane of a manticore, bound around the staff as a symbol of power and warrior-prestige.

For mechanical purposes treat this as a staff of fire.

1x Rings of the Full Belly (oldest is sold) (1750)

These rings are different: one is old, and one is new, though the merchant claims they serve the same purpose. They keep the bearer's stomach full in even the harshest of climates.

For mechanical purposes, treat this as a ring of sustenance.

3x Potions of the War God (210)

Drinking one of these elixers is said to confer great strength. The bottles are crafted from old glass, done in the style of ages ago, and likely used, re-used over time for different purpose and ceremony. They contain a strong, reddish liquid, and are marked with the symbols of Kor.

For mechanical purposes, treat these as potions of bull's strength.

The Knowledge of Shamans (varied)

One offering offering from Stormgarde comes in the knowledge of the oruchs' great shamans. Inscribed in hide, they offer the following:

1x Scroll of Bull's Strength (105)

2x Scrolls of Bear's Endurance (105)

1x Wand of Endure Elements (525)

1x Elixir of (Spirit's) Vision (175)

The Knowledge of Warriors (varied)

The final offering comes in the form of heavy, masterful weaponry and armor. Most of these are inscribed with images of Kor.

1x Adamantine Earthbreaker (2114)

1x Masterwork Heavy Flail (221)

1x Masterwork Tower Shield (126)

2x Masterwork Claws of the Oruch (228)

To purchase from the caravan, please send in a +request. Items are first come, first served. Sold items will be removed from the queue, or have a 0x placed in front of their name and become unavailable.

OOC: The caravan has since returned to the north!

Gilday Hattanan 29, 1015

Food Attacks!

Did you hear that a new restaurant, Grandma Good'um's Kitchen? It was supposed to open, a place that served exclusively to the members of the Explorer's Guild. Naturally the higher ups of the Explorer's Guild sent some new members with the promise of a free lunch. If they returned without food poisoning then they would have to try it. Tak, Temarie, Brom and Faiza braved accepted the assignment of a free lunch on the guild's dime. Turns out the food tried to eat them. They had to battle soup that wanted to drowned them, a fried roasted chicken that to cook them and mashed potatoes that were looking to well...mash them. The four were able to defeated the food and discovered that Grandma Good'um's Kitchen had an artifice oven that was summoning food from some pocket universe. The guards were called and Grandma's Good'um's Kitchen has been shut down pending investigation.

Tariday Hattanan 28, 1015

Blight Averted

Recently, a group of followers of the Green Word set out for a farm in the Heartland, sent there at the behest of the Alexandrian city government. Rumors indicate some kind of blight was located there and the crops themselves were swiftly burnt after initial explorations. At least one witness reports that someone was deliberately trying to start some kind of blight. City officials assure the populace, however, that Alexandria's food supply is adequate and safe and on target to beat expectations and last year's harvest.

(Thanks to Tatyannah, Mara, Elessa, Molkh and Brom for a fun scene. Those curious about what happened should RP with them. :))

Tariday Hattanan 21, 1015

Mad Wizard

A local wizard is said to've fallen to the Azure Queen's corruption. Sacrificing his own life in black ritual, he conjured a tainted aquatic monster that devoured him in turn and used his remains as a grisly nest for its eggs. The corpse is said to've been found in a warehouse on the western docks beneath an eerie message painted in blood.

(Thanks to Jinks for running this PRP!)

Heartland Upset

Message: 7/7 Posted Author Heartland Upset Tue May 21 LaGnar

Word spreads that three boys, sons of farmers near the village of Vadran, were slain when playing at what was supposed to be an abandoned farm. According to rumor, the farmer's scarecrow came 'alive' and killed them.

Adventurers investingating the report discovered a field of an unknown narcotic being grown and harvested by order of the Cannibal Queen. How much of the drug has reached various cities is unknown.

OOC: This scene was run by Folkmar, and is part of the Cannibal Queen meta-arc! Get in touch with Rogun, Ferawyn, Petyr, Tatyannah, or Tak to investigate!

Variday Hattanan 20, 1015

More Raids in the Countryside

Chaos spreads. Not the light kind seen around the crackling of the fire, the beautiful kind inherit in the growth of joy, warmth in the heart of an excited child...but the darker sort emergent from forces unknown.

The arvek nar are latecomers to Alexandros, a place often called the hub of the world. They settled here after an orderly fashion and have been solid contributors, and protectors of not only city life but the myriad farm communities that form this great nation's backbone.

This last week, a group of them went 'rogue', thieving cattle and bringing harm to communities already hurt by current and as yet still unknown forces. While a group of adventurers has brought the band to a halt, the damage is there.

There is some bright light. The arvek have developed a solid reputation for hard work. In some cases, the incident brought neighbors closer together. However, in others, it's brought to mind old rivalries and superstition.

OOC: This scene was run by Folknar and is part of the Cannibal Queen meta-arc! Contact Rogun, Elessa, and Sebropert ICly for details!

Local Heroes...Gone?

While the threat of the Arena shutting down has...shut down due to the intervention of the Society (lead by Alexandria's Mikilos Mithralla), it seems as though some of the local fighters are taking their leave. Not all of them, but enough "local names" to be noticed by fans and regulars alike.

There's never a complete lack, though. Supposedly, Arena officials are working to bring in outsiders to fill the gaps, which may lead to new names and new faces. Excitement, they say.

Still, a number of Alexandrians are sad to see familiar heroes go.

OOC: We could use some folks to run some "exotic fights" using some gladitorial teams from far-off locations, either as a participating sport with local PCs, or as a spectator event! If interested, please contact staff for details. :3

OOC2: We tend to award a little extra for tying into meta-arc plots. Shhh. X)

Tariday Hattanan 14, 1015

Arena Settlings

Recent efforts and hard work among local adventurers has impacted the violence in the Arena. A llyranesi of the Society, Mikilos Mithralla let the charge, then found himself joined by other willing hands, as Society crafters took to modifying Arena weapons, enchanting them and rendering them nonlethal for the time being.

"We're certain the fighters know what they're doing. With what's going around, though..."

"We're not taking chances."

The quotes came from a pair of arena judges, notable to all by their distinctive uniforms.

Those who work officially with the Arena expressed their thanks, and have enforced use of these new weapon types during most combats. As a result, violence has dropped, and more than one person noted a sort of 'sighing' sound when the weapons were brought into play.

...though that could have easily been the wind.

Korday, Hattanan 2, 1015

Intercity Theatrics

Only recently re-settled, the flame and fire between the Flightwright and Hope is set to flare up again. As word of the "Remember the 62" warcry reached artistic ears, playwrights immediately set to work to bring the tragedy (and news) to the masses.

The respected playwright, Donathan Mayhew, has set quill to parchment and is purportedly "composing the work of a lifetime, filled with the heart of Vadran and the crying-out of the Heartlands...illustrating the bravery of these people..."

Other theatres will put in a bid for the work, though the Hope and Flightwright are expected to be at the forefront of it.

Could a work to honor a tragedy become a tragedy?

OOC: In older times, theatres were the movie theaters and newsrooms of the day. The Alexandrian theatres certainly play a similar role, and provide a vital means to communicate happenstance, circumstance, and debate political issues...as well as general entertainment from nobility to merchant to commoner. The Flightwright and Hope illustrate part of this mix-and-divide, one being similar to a marble statehouse with noble patrons, and the other...more "down to earth." Too, donations from noble patrons (and mercantile) are said to influence some plays produced, though at other times, an artist might truly go "out on the stage."

Variday, Bernfleur 29, 1015

A Warcry Among the Heartlands!

62! It's the new war cry among the Heartlands. At the entrance of Vadran, someone's shoved a sign into the earth with "62" written upon it, the current loss of the Heartlands's small towns and villages to the chaos.

As best they can count. A Sendor vetran, an Arvek, put the sign there after a recent attack left many dead. Without the adventurers there, many more would have perished.

There are mutterings that the small village, and others like it, will petition Alexandria's council.

OOC: For more information on this rumor, contact Ootin, Kravar, Ferawyn, Angrid, Kathryn, or Eligar!

OOC2: This is tied to the meta-arc! A number of you received notices regarding different parts of Alexandria and Alexandros which had begun to erupt. Most areas will be getting worse as our arc heats up. :3

Over time, these sections will 'implode' if not acted upon. When they do, they'll have a direct impact on commerce, trade, and the available of certain goods. This means, among other things, that prices for magic items, and basic items, and possibly even food will increase.

Legwork is open on these rumors, and PrPs.

Whirlpool will be doing another post on this tomorrow (tomorrow or next) with more information on how you can get involved. :) He hasn't been feeling well, so may need a little time.

Gilday, Bernfleur 24, 1015

Troop Movements

Recently, a deatchment of Alexandrian Militia departed from the city to the Red Ridge mountains via airship. They were joined there by a Myrrish detatchment of skyships where they are said to've performed, at least according to rumor, 'military exercises' together. Witnesses report both sets of airship opening fire on a spot somewhere in the mountains.

Tariday, Bernfleur 23, 1015

I've Gnomed More Women...!!!

I've gnomed more tavern wenches than you'll know in a lifetime!!!

Yes, that phrase set off a brawl in the Lower Trades the likes of which hasn't been seen since the Gobber Light Up and Spark pie incident four months ago. A middle-aged gnomish merchant assaulted an oruch chili master and that, they say, is what started it all.

Within seconds, the entire Lower Trades fell into chaos. Witnesses report the events happening swiftly, "Nae, before ya could blink!" according to some (scruffy, stereotypically bearded and kilted khazad-aul men as they hoisted a keg of beer).

Reports from the incident are still trickling in, though afterwards, some adventurers were seen fleeing the scene...

...of the CRIME!

OOC: I grabbed who was IC for this one. :3 Contact Kravar, Shilde, Chloe, Morgrinaar if you'd like to learn more! This ties into the Tenebrae Meta-Plot, the Azure (Cannibal) Queen.

Variday, Bernfleur 22, 1015

Chaos Grows

From an increased number of murders to brigades on the roads and high seas, it's apparent to even the casual traveler that chaos is on the rise. Not the warm, friendly chaos of a good song and dance at the pub, but something of a darker sort.

Different sections of the City are reacting different ways, with a number of them poised on a knife's edge. What this means is, a number of you have received @mails describing events in areas of the City you may know about. How much you know, or what, is up to you and your own tale. However, they are hints of things to come--potentially, without the action of heroes.

If you didn't get one, well. ...perhaps your party of the City hasn't started to implode.

Yet.

Eliday, Bernfleur 7, 1015

Break a Leg

Alexandria loves a good show, but usually it happens within the confines of a stage. Today, the entire Theatre District became a stage of sorts, when the long-bubbling, yet more often than not, festive feud between the Flame's Hope and the Flightwright imploded, leaving several wounded and two dead. Of those among the deceased are notable names from Alexandria's acting troupes--Jaryaith Shogunsinja and Sienn Faelight Fluttershyne, the latter of whom was most notable for her role as Lady Sandiel, in The Fall of Lady Sandiel, a love-tradgey which was performed for the first time just this last spring to city-wide acclaim. The Flightwright was also partially burned as an effect of the incident.

Who is responsible for the incident is not immediately certain, though the Watch reports that investigations are currently underway. Tensions within the district are understandably high, and a number of residents reported uneasily that should things not calm down, they may well pack up and move, relocating to other areas. Worse however, is that a number of nobles appear to have placed at least a temporary "hold" on their sponsorships as a result of the outbursts. Between the two events, it appears as though this year's upcoming performances may be...sparse, unless something is done.

Ceriday, Bernfleur 6, 1015

Tragedy in the Temple District

There was a tragedy today in the Temple District. As many were going about their daily business a young woman hanged herself from the top of the Temple of Althea. Despite the quick intervention of the locals as well as the hearhguards, there was not that could be done from her. Rumors indicate that, before she jumped, she shouted, "It's all for her."

The City Watch began its investigation, during which they were attacked by some sort of undead monstrosity. . Thankfully for those gathered there was a large group of adventurers, not to mention the huge number of clerics, paladins, and more, and they were able to defeat the monstrosity before it could cause more damage, though two unfortunate lives were lost.

It's unknown who summoned the undead, but rumors that a Mul'niessa was heard praising the Shadow Sorceress before the undead attacked. She was later said to be taken into custody.

Gilday, Eatonis 20, 1015

A Rash of Suicides

Recently, there's been a rash of suicides from within Alexandria. They've all taken differnt forms, as one can imagine, but the uptick in them is noticable. Over the last couple of weeks, there has been nearly a dozen, or so it is rumroed, suicides in the city proper. The mourning families of those who've taken their own lives seem to be in a state of shock on matter.

Darker whispers blame demons, ghosts, and the Dark Gods, amongst other things.

Tariday, Eatonis 19, 1015

Nighttime Disturbances

Leaks from the Watch report a commotion from the Dragon's Den the other night. A few suspects were apprehended, though no official word regarding the arrests has been issued. A spokesman says that a statement may be forthcoming. In the meantime, additional Watch have been posted around the Dragon's Den, as well as the general riverside areas. The increased surveillance likely strains the resources of the City, but there's little to be done about it at this time given current events.

OOC: For details, contact Conrad, Jibbom, Zalara, Jibbom, or Jessa ongrid!

Tariday, Eatonis 5, 1015

Limping Back to Shore

The recently released Roslanian Galleon, named the Obsteprous Son, has been towed back to port missing its masts and looking much worse for wear. City officials who'd been aboard the ship for its maiden votage claim that it was damaged in a freak storm and that it will be repaired and refitted and sent back out into the waves as a pride of the Alexandrian mercantile fleet.

The crewmen, on the other hand, are said to be blaming a 'sea monster' for the damage to the ship. Several crewmen did -not- make it back, including the ship's captain and first mate.

Gilday, Pryntar 13, 1015

Unsettling Dreams

It's not the kind of thing that gets talked about too openly, but several people have begun to whisper about the strange dreams they've had lately, or the dreams of those they know. Dreams of deeply violent imagery. The color blue also seems to be a common theme in these dreams.

No doubt this is fueled by the speculation about the so called 'Blue Lady' that has been whispered about for a while now.

Eliday, Vhast 20, 1015

A Happy Announcement!

The Explorer's Guild is pleased to announce the recent action of several of its members in eradicating the recent menace plaguing the Vaersiman Manor. Through intervention of the Guild, deaths have been reduced 100%, ensuring a joyful and romantic getaway spot for all interested newlyweds. Why, the Vaersiman Manor was so inspiring that several of our fine Guild members chose that moment to join together in holy matrimony! Jessa and Vennan Hartose were wed while on assignment and the Guild would like to be the first to announce how happy they are to see that two members have found such happiness in each other while also destroying some dastardly fiends bent on destruction. The groom could not be reached for comment but the bride has announced that all gifts and money may be left at the Ceinaran Temple in her name.

Korday, Vhast 17, 1015

Panic in the Temple District's Great Plaza

Yesterday in the temple plaza there were people running out of the area in panic as an extremely large shadow and disguised demons took on a few adventurers. No one knows how the demons were there in the first place, but it IS known that many of the religious temples worked together to try and take down the shadow that was chasing Lady Sandiel. Lady Sandiel bravely took on the shadow on her own until help arrived, even, at one point, flying up into the air before coming down onto the roof of the Temple of Althaea with a rather loud smack.

Other reports had Munch with three others taking on a group of smaller flying things while the innocent people evacuated, even defeated two of them before one summoned more, who were defeated as well. Helping out The war golem were an oruch woman with drums (who could miss them?), a man with a bow, and a short blonde woman who was reportedly throwing lightning.

Lady Sandiel has reportedly survived her 'temple toss', but people are still looking for her husband (or wife) to tell her spouse what has happened.

OOC: For more rumors and information, please contact Munch, Lash, Elycia, Oates, or Sandy ongrid!

Ceriday Vhast 12, 2015

There's a Bug in my Ale

Word has filtered around that a band of adventurers did help one of the local brewers save his store of ale and other liquid consumables from a pair of giant scorpions that had gotten in from the sewers. Word has gotten around that anyone who might have a basement or cellar or underground storage should be careful lest any more of the carapaced arachnids be spotted.

OOC: For more information on this rumor, contact Zalara, Nadara, Lash, Brolin, or Zarr.

Kesenday, Vhast 11, 1015

The Butcher, Hanged

Near dawn and within sight of the phoenix atop the western gates, a man was hanged. The cannibal. The butcher. His crimes were listed by an official, and dozens of people (including those that helped bring him to justice and a number of priests from various temples) witnessed him hanged. Before the door was dropped, he was heard to scream a stream of gibberish that many are repeating as 'she knows she knows'. Other horrible rumors circulate, most popular among them that when they removed his hood, the Butcher had chewed off his own lips. Still, the whole affair seemed to have gone better than many expected and concluded without interruption.

Eliday Vhast 06, 1015

Ribbeting Times at the Hope

"...practice, just PRACTICE!" one of the proprietors' voice hit that high note when asked about a recent commotion at the Hope Theatre. Just this evening, passers-by in the the Theatre District saw a man being thrown out of the theatre after rounds of screaming were heard inside.

"Just...practice, you know. Practice for a...for the...for the...for the...for Sandy and the Frog Prince!" the man said, though he'd looked pale. Swallowed.

Whatever happened, rumors are flying. The man who'd been thrown from the theatre had a certain look about him, bystanders said, and made signs warding themselves against the legions of the Azure Queen (or among more common parlance, the Azure Terror, the Azure Bitch...and other less flattering terms, and some of them more terrifying).

In completely unrelated news, the Ox has taken to, of late, serving frog stew and battered frog boudin.

OOC: Contact Tavissha, Lash, or Zalara for information on this rumor!

Kesenday Vhast 04, 1015

Partially Completed Rituals

Details are lacking but rumors persist of a wedding held upon the Festival Grounds. The nuptuials were overseen by a Muse, and held between an unnamed invisible giant, and a barmaid. Alcohol is not directly mentioned, but may be assumed.

BrightBlade Svarshan, and Boshter the Arvek Nar were both seen leaving the area. Both deny involvement.

Korday, Vhast 1, 1015

Adventurers Bring in the New Year

As one year passed into the annals of history and a new year arrived the Explorer's Guild sponsored a party of all of the adventurers that get every dirty job in the city done. Be all accounts it was a wild party, there were a couple of brawls and even some sort of Alexandrian Sith'maker chair breaking ritual. One notable chair smasher was strangely absent and her presence was missed. The booze was flowing and very exotic liquor was being served. While most could handle their alcohol no doubt the clerics will be making hangover cures in the morning. To cap the entire event off as the night of the old year turned into the dawn of a new year the skies were alive with bright colors and loud booms. An extremely patriotic display of fireworks could be seen for miles around the city. By all accounts the city is looking up for this next year.

Eliday, Khael 30, 1014

Erroneous Experiment Damages Docks

The wizard who requested Guild of Explorers ruffians to assist him in protecting his testing did not get exactly what he expected as results. The members of the group have been ushered into the Temple of Althea for healing from what has been described by what an eyewitness apothecary reports as "the nastiest jellyfish stings he had ever seen", quoting the size of the jellyfish to be something to the realm of fifty feet across given the size of the stings, adding that they were lucky to survive such things.

The foreman of the dockworkers on shift is exceptionally irate with the testing of this experiment as it has caused ludicrous damage to two of the piers at the Alexandrian harbour, being caused by possibly the same boat. The City Watch claims that nothing out of the ordinary occurred, just that the wizard's ability to control his own magic is highly suspect.

Due to security issues a week and some ago within the Temple, the wizard, the adventurers, nor those tending to them could be reached for comment.

Eliday, Khael 23, 1014

Olyeaux Estate Settled

The estate of the late Lord Olyexau has finally been divided and sold, thanks in part to some adventurers from the Guild. His two feuding sons have been left the fruits (and vegetables) of his love of squash, and apparently have been legally denoted as "dunderheads."

The estate itself, though, was granted to Lord George Brawnson, as per the will. Lord Brawnson is best known for his legendary adventuring exploits, such as feeding a purple worm its own tail and using the resutling ball as the head of a flail to take out an entire squadron of roc aerial cavalry, or the time he convinced a thousand year old dragon to pay him its hoard in exchange to forgo the usual beating.

As Lord Brawnson is currently missing in action, the Brawnson estate has begun the process of reclaiming the overgrown and run-down Olyexau property and restoring it to glory, albeit with a Brawnson touch.

Variday, Khael 10, 1014

Caravan Adds to Inventory

"Whatddya mean I gotta pay a fine??!" the outraged roar could be heard for blocks. Kvnich Snigzof nearly ran afoul of the merchants' guild when word escaped that certain rumors /were/ true. His family was tied to the infamous Fizzlebog, the inventor of the dragonspitter and thunderbelcher.

And the gobbers had swarmed. So had some artificers. Everyone, it seemed, was wanting an autograph.

The City (via the Merchanter's Guild) is wanting him to pay damages. In response, he's added some healing potions to his list, in attempt to gain counter-support from the adventuring community.

OOC: The following items have been added, though they possess the same side effects as the alchemicals (see +bbread 7/18). As folks purchase, I update these +bbposts, so all supply quantities are current. As usual, email me a log of you RPing about the caravan ongrid, and I'll add an additional 5\ discount to the price. :3

The caravan will be leaving in 1 week.

- Lahar

New Items

6x Potions of Cure Light Wounds (37 gold ea.)

4x Potions of Cure Moderate Wounds (225 gold ea.)

4x Potions of Cure Serious Wounds (562 gold ea.)

Korday, Quintoos 29, 1014

A Caravan Arrives!

Amid cheering, screaming, and tales of woe and hand-wringing, the gobber's carravan arrives. It's led by a trio of gobbers of various ages, each claming to be the head of things, though one (Kvnich Snigzof) seems to be the leader of even /them/. A middle-aged gobber in heavy bear-fur, he struts proudly at the caravan's head, atop a great wolf and with a dragonspitter across his shoulder...

And declares the caravan open for business! The caravan spreads across a full quarter of Goblintown, and has quick business by the arvek and oruch, though other races hang back a while, in general. At first.

The caravan is brightly colored, with wheels and cogs and other things. The Snigzofs' great flag flies over it all, a raging wolf with a thunderbelcher held firmly in its jaws. The old crest held a pair of blades, but with the invention of the thunderbelcher, the dragonspitter, the merchant family was quick to adopt.

Maybe they /are/ related...

General Items

2x Belt of Enviable Gobber's Stamina (Con +2) (3,000)

2x Dragonspitter +1 (3,975)

1x Thunderbelcher +1 (available with any of the following enhancements, select one at purchase: Flaming, Lightning, Bane) (8,100)

2x Claws of Attack, Orcish +1 (1744)

2x Spiked Heavy Shield +1 (to the shield, spikes are masterwork, however) (1110)

2x Dire Flail +1 (1793)

1x Sword of the Planes (16,737)

3x Goggles! Goggles of Minute Seeing (1,875)

3x Goggles! Goggles of Night (9,000)

2x Lenses! Lens of Detection (2,625)

1x Instant Fortress! (41,250)

1x Robe of Blending (6,300)

2x Scarab of Golembane (1,875)

2x Sustaining Spoon (never leave your labratory again!) (4,050)

2x Wand of Detect Secret Doors (563)

Scrolls

3x Titan Fist (19)

2x Blur (113)

2x Darkvision (113)

1x Protection from Arrows (113)

2x Protection from Energy (Fire or Lightning only) (282)

3x Protection from Law (19)

2x Repair Light Damage (19)

2x Repair Moderate Damage (113)

2x Repair Serious Damage (282)

3x Dispel Magic (282)

2x Displacement (282)

3x Force Punch (282)

2x Stinking Cloud (282)

2x Tongues (282)

2x Water Breathing (282)

2x Detonate (525)

Alchemicals

All alchemicals are available! The cost for any is at 75\.

However, while the items work, the user may experience additional effects. Whenever an alchemical item which is applied to the skin or imbibed is used, the user should roll 1d6:

1-2: Nothing

3-4: The PC grows an unusual color for the next 24 hours or until dispelled

5: Tongue-tied for the next half hour as your tongue attempts to swap to "gobber-speak"; does not affect spell-casting but no one can understand what you say.

6: Suffer a mild case of Goblin Twitch for the next half hour. Shiny things become of slight interest, especially if of a technical nature.

All effects stack.