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Decent chance Zelda is back the next time we play, per her. She's too big of a nerd to stay away for long.

I need to figure out ways to streamline and move the plot along now that we are near the end. I'm ready to DM a non Barovia setting

Updated quest log looks something like:

• - Find the last of the Madam Eva reading items - the "sword of sunlight"
  - (optional) Check out the temple in the mountains
  - Confront Strahd in Ravenloft
  - Escape Barovia
  
  
  - (removed/not urgent) BD's death releases him from the Abbot's geas.

I'm ready to DM a non Barovia setting

Cool! What other modules do u have or thinking of getting? The dungeon of the mad mage came out not too long ago.

Stranger wrote:

I'm ready to DM a non Barovia setting

Cool! What other modules do u have or thinking of getting? The dungeon of the mad mage came out not too long ago.

I really like Chult setting - jungles, dinosaurs, pirates, ancient lost ruins, exploration, weird cultures...

Will our existing characters be traveling to these new lands...if they survive Barovia?

Leisher wrote: Will our existing characters be traveling to these new lands...if they survive Barovia?

Dunno, haven't gotten that far yet. Mostly just like the setting and related module. Will have to see how things in Barovia end up...

Leisher wrote: Will our existing characters be traveling to these new lands...if they survive Barovia?

Like, in their coffins?

Troy wrote:

Leisher wrote: Will our existing characters be traveling to these new lands...if they survive Barovia?

Dunno, haven't gotten that far yet. Mostly just like the setting and related module. Will have to see how things in Barovia end up...

I had to do a little research to see what Chult was. Looks like Tomb of Annihalation takes place there. Might be a good one for u to check out Troy.

Most modules are set up to start over with new characters as far as I aware. And I’m good with that, I don’t know if I could do another year and a half of my whole group hating me, someone else can play that roll. I’d like to explore playing a new character, one with a few more talents other than swinging a sword.

Beedee.never hated you, but over time he has become thoroughly confused by you.

But then he died, so.

Tomb does seem pretty cool, it's the setting in one of the podcast I've been listening to. The book has tons of locations that you could turn into a "treasure hunters" kind of module.

A party that beat Strahd could be a over-leveled for most of the content though.

Hey Stranger don’t forget you could do a multi class in CoS.

Troy wrote: Hey Stranger don’t forget you could do a multi class in CoS.

I've thought about that, but my ability scores in wisdom, charisma and intelligence is below the minimum of 13. I could multi class a barbarian or rogue but at this point in the campaign its probably a little too late for that.

I do look forward to the next campaign if we do decide to do another.

Are we playing this Friday? (Asking for a friend.)

Leisher wrote: Are we playing this Friday? (Asking for a friend.)

I'll be available. Zelda says she’s in.

E: Been jonesing for dnd. If not enough people show I’ll be tempted to just run a random one shot - dust off a weird map from the collection and go from there.

I'm in this Friday! Either continuation or all new fun one shot.

*Think* I'm available.

I'm good to play.

Also, Leisher and i discussed our characters for our next adventure if and when one does happen.

We will be travelling bard brothers, he plays the lyre and i play the lute. We will spread our musical inspiration across the lands and charm any foe that crosses us instead of taking up arms.

Stranger wrote: We will be travelling bard brothers, he plays the lyre and i play the lute. We will spread our musical inspiration across the lands and charm any foe that crosses us instead of taking up arms.

That'll be fun until you die in session 2.

Before you even encounter any monsters.

I thought you said you didn't want to he hated in the next session.

Looks like session is a go, play Strahd unless people are feeling like shaking things up.

I think we should finish Strahd before moving on. If we're not seeing the story through to the end, why are we playing?

Plus, I want to see if Koban survives. I want to see if Alex goes full evil or if he's bringing balance to the force. I want to see if Mordigan sticks more shit in his head. I want to see if Zelda ever successfully charms ANYONE. Is Szoldar's wife dead? (Seems like something he should have considered by now, right?) Will BeeDee part 2 also die and is he as openly ambiguous as the original BeeDee?

Lots of plot threads dangling.

Leisher wrote:
Lots of plot threads dangling.

Yeah, there's definitely plenty of things to clean up. I just don't want people to burn-out on the grim dark horror setting.

Status of various characters when we pick up tomorrow:

Zelda - been out of pocket for almost 24 hours ingame time. What happened?
BeeDee - His spirit was green lit to return from the grave somewhere in Vallaki
Koban - standing in the brazier room in Ravenloft soaking wet, with about 35 lbs of gems and coins in a sack and a perpetually glowing short sword.
Alex/Mordigan/Szoldar - sleeping off an amputation and copious amounts of cave mushroom beer at the barbarian trading camp