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Posted by: Gordon Sep 29 2009, 08:51 PM

The Dragons Breath

“Clansmen of the Frozen River do not stir,
We come to pay tribute not awake long dead ire,
Your living blood sings the tales of your legend,
Rest, sleep and hear our song float across the Silver River where you hunt eternally.”

Publically announcing an open campaign to run through the end of this year and into early 2010.

Opening at 1000pts past and envisioned to culminate over a series of four dungeons with an upper threshold of 1500pts.

The dates are booked as follows:

Saturday 07/11/09 – Max 1000
Saturday 09/01/10 – Max 1250
Saturday 13/02/10 – Max 1500
Saturday 06/03/10 - Max 1500

While I personally like to weave stories without prior publicity and leave it to characters to decide if they wish to witness, influence or even act as a catalyst for what occurs in future chapters and acts I have been asked by a number of people for information having seen the early bookings appear.

The dungeons will begin within the Empires borders but this should not preclude those from outside its borders or even disenfranchised by it and individual threads and links can certainly be provided if character selection and backgrounds are made by mid October.

It will be both suited to those able and willing to think as well as act and those who like to pay attention and give consideration to more than what is directly in front of them may well find the dungeons more rewarding that those that think in more linear degrees.

No powerbase will be excluded or suffer deference to another and a mix of powers available to those partaking may well provide benefits to the group and strengthen an individual’s focus and experiences.

Players should have a strong handle on their own characters personality, motivations, desires and loyalties (even if these are none) as should I believe any character reaching this threshold. However they need not be fully formed and complete. Nor should anyone expect an easy time for without doubt the events will be challenging and crawling away on hands and knees bereft of power, supplies within a herbal cure of death should be seen as successful and hopefully exciting event.

I hope players will experience a rich and deep history, visit places of power and mystery and come into contact with “real” people, factions and forces and have the chance to shape events and leave their own mark on history.

Just because November may be the first dungeon doesn’t mean it hasn’t already begun...

Posted by: Rob Oct 16 2009, 12:40 PM

Just wondered who was on this so far and what they are playing?

I have a few ideas but they are all a bit low.....

Rob

Posted by: MarkCox Oct 16 2009, 12:51 PM

i'm currently booked on 3 out of the 4 -

Blue Warlock FTW


MCC

Posted by: Lilley Oct 16 2009, 03:00 PM

Booked onto the first, third and fourth as my Creator Armoured Priest gone Druid.

Paul

Posted by: nadriel Oct 16 2009, 10:31 PM

Booked on as my blue wizard going lich.

Mike

Posted by: Chris Oct 16 2009, 10:53 PM

1st, 3rd and 4th and my unity cavalier

Posted by: iainwimble Oct 16 2009, 10:58 PM

Well i may try and play my Psycher.

Iain

Posted by: TimDallen Oct 21 2009, 08:08 AM

Booked on as a Mortai Paladin for all 4

Tim

Posted by: Helsvell Oct 21 2009, 08:25 AM

On the 2nd, 3rd and 4th but not sure what I am playing yet.

Peter

Posted by: PaulM Oct 21 2009, 12:38 PM

Booked unto all of them as Beast

Posted by: nadriel Oct 21 2009, 06:58 PM

Oh, this'll be hilarious...

Mike

Posted by: Rob Oct 21 2009, 07:13 PM

Correct me if I am wrong but you have not gone Lich yet Mike... just talked about it endlessly

As such you should be safe!

Posted by: iainwimble Oct 21 2009, 10:54 PM

Well having a think about this i have changed my mind in what i am going to play and now it looks like i am going to play my Tsu-Ling healer, time to play a goodly character again.

Iain

Posted by: nadriel Oct 22 2009, 09:18 AM

Well, I'd have enough points and be on the right table to do so after the first dungeon, and, since it's a fairly major part of the character, I'd be inclined to take the multirace as soon as I can...

Mike

Posted by: Rob Oct 22 2009, 01:01 PM

Cool

SO I need to play something that will sell tickets and popcorn at the start of dungeon 2

Back to the drawing board!

Posted by: nadriel Oct 22 2009, 01:45 PM

Yep- so, like I said, potential hilarity may ensue :-).

Note to self: Remember to buy Rebirth at 8th asap...

Posted by: Lilley Oct 22 2009, 03:25 PM

Am sad I can't make the 2nd one now!

Paul

Posted by: PaulM Oct 23 2009, 08:28 AM

I will bring the popcorn


Paul

Posted by: Chris Oct 23 2009, 08:43 AM

I'm not on the second either. Can someone arrange videos?

CC

Posted by: Rob Oct 23 2009, 09:02 AM

Probably going to play a 500ish point Kensai or a 800ish point Imperial Warrior - dependant on me finding my cards and points apps which have weirdly vanished...

200 point past Weather High Druid still a strong option though...

Rob

Posted by: Helsvell Oct 23 2009, 09:31 AM

I will see what I can do.

Peter

Posted by: Lurch Oct 27 2009, 03:52 PM

I am booked onto the first 2 at present and likely to try and get on for the last 2 as well. No idea what I am playing yet though as I am currently dead, its not the drawback it used to be you know

Posted by: Gordon Nov 1 2009, 02:02 PM

/semi bump

All those players that wish to send either character details, background or anything they feel that I should know or they would like me to know should do so as soon as humanily possible.

The 1st dungeon is next week. We have a full party of 12 players, of which 8 have told me what they are playing, 2 I think I've guessed and 2 I have no idea on. To avoid "Mystic Syndrome"* I'd ask all those that haven't told me directly to do so.

Currently we have an A-ref in Mr Ryder who has kindly stepped into the breach however we have an grand total of zero monsters. I suggest people try to talk nicely to friends, call in favours, twist arms, offer bribes or whatever they can manage to encourage people to book on to crew. Simply put it'll be rubbish without any.

*The occurance of playing a Mystic on a dungeon where everything is mindless and all you can do is stare angrily at Golems, elemetnals and undead.

Posted by: Chris Nov 2 2009, 11:19 AM

I like that Gordon has timed the dungeon to coincide with the release of http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_0_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dragon+age&x=0&y=0&sprefix=dragon+a in a moment of advertising genius. Good work Gordon.

Chris C

Posted by: nadriel Nov 2 2009, 03:27 PM

Fortunately it's just before the game comes out, or I'd be too busy to play the dungeon...:-P

Mike

Posted by: Chris Nov 2 2009, 04:06 PM

Guess you won't be there then...


CC

Posted by: nadriel Nov 2 2009, 04:19 PM

Ah, but I've preordered with Play.com to my work address, so I probably won't see it till Monday. Otherwise I'll have to excercise willpower...*shudder*.

Mike

Posted by: nadriel Nov 2 2009, 04:19 PM

Ah, but I've preordered with Play.com to my work address, so I probably won't see it till Monday. Otherwise I'll have to exercise willpower...*shudder*.

Mike

Posted by: Gordon Jan 27 2010, 09:59 PM

Edited to include the loss of the December dungeo nand the inclusion of a new date for part 4:

Sat March 6th 2010.

Posted by: Padallen Jan 27 2010, 10:42 PM

Ahhh, is there any chance of moving this to another day?

It's the only day I can't do in March. And it would be a shame to miss the last one having done all the others!!!

Thanks

Posted by: BBB Jan 28 2010, 10:25 AM

Ah, bah, I'm desking that day.

Oh Well.

BBB

Posted by: Gordon Jan 28 2010, 10:32 AM

I'm sure Andrea would be willing to swap a day with you if it allows you to play, after all I'll be at the pit that day so no harm in her coming too.

Posted by: nadriel Jan 31 2010, 08:14 PM

I've had to book off the remaining campaign dungeons, due to a bad case of perm death on the part of the only suitable character I have.

Mike

Posted by: BBB Feb 9 2010, 12:38 PM

Sadly I've had to book off Saturday's dungeon but that does mean there is now a space for someone else to book on. So don't waste the opportunity.

BBB

Posted by: Jasper Feb 9 2010, 12:49 PM

Who is playing? And what?
I'm currently booked on but having a fairly hard time working out what to play. Also, if there is anyone who wanted to do this but couldn't because Im doing itm they should speak up cos I won't be able to make the next one...

J

Posted by: giles Feb 9 2010, 01:05 PM

Have booked on - currently thinking about 900 pts of Ishmaic scout variant.
Either that or something of littler points/randomness

Giles.

Posted by: SamR Feb 9 2010, 06:30 PM

I'm playing my Imperial grey warden.

p.s. Jasper, have necromancy stuff if you were considering Nym...

Sam

Posted by: Lurch Feb 9 2010, 06:32 PM

I am booked on and playing a dark elf scout.

Posted by: Padallen Feb 9 2010, 10:58 PM

Im booked as a Farfolk Awakener!!

Posted by: JackFlashblade Feb 10 2010, 11:21 AM

I am booked on - either playing:

Brodi - 700 point warrior with magic sword and immunity to cold (if i can get armour phys reps)

Or Jarad - 1000 points warrior/ scout type

Chris

Posted by: Chris Feb 10 2010, 02:50 PM

I'm playing my Unity Cavalier-paladin.

I think Paul-L is playing his warlock.

Chris C

Posted by: Jasper Feb 10 2010, 05:59 PM

I'm thinking about playing my antipaladin. Woefully under points and a peon, however.
Might play my black wizard, maybe my brute monk. Gah. Stupid multiple characters.

J

Posted by: Lilley Feb 10 2010, 08:13 PM

What armour do you need Chris?

Paul

Posted by: JackFlashblade Feb 10 2010, 08:47 PM

err, any would be good, metal prefered!

Chris

Posted by: Carlo Feb 11 2010, 12:33 PM

I grabbed the last space here... Not too sure what to play, what does the party need?

Carlo

Posted by: JackFlashblade Feb 11 2010, 01:52 PM

I think we are most in need of an attractive scantily clad 19 year old girl

C

Posted by: JackFlashblade Feb 11 2010, 01:53 PM

If any more monster places are made available i can drag down a benson

C

Posted by: Gordon Mar 1 2010, 08:52 PM

Due to current numbers and work related pressures the final date has been moved to Sunday 14th March.

I hope this will still allow those that were playing on the 6th to still take part and those that could not make the date and were keen for such a move able to take advantage of the change and partake in what should be the Final Act.

Sorry for any inconvenience it causes espcially to Dan and Ryan who had booked to crew in advance.

Posted by: JEB Mar 9 2010, 07:12 PM

Rightio peeps,

The final act of the Dragons Breath campaign is running this coming Sunday (14th March), currently this has 2 players. Those who have played the campaign and would like to finish the Dragons Breath have a whole day to book on, I will be taking a view on this event tomorrow evening as to whether it will be cancelled or not. I am sure that if you have played the campaign you would like the chance to finish it..............

Come on peeps its the last one!!!!

Admin Bird.

Posted by: Chris Mar 10 2010, 12:26 PM

Come on gang - any of you out there?

Whilst my stirling talents might work wonders I can't imagine that I am the only one hoping to claim all the ISP from the Dragon's Breath campaign...

Anyone?

CC

Posted by: BBB Mar 10 2010, 12:35 PM

Alas it clashing with Mother's day means I'm unable to make it. Boo.

BBB

Posted by: Lurch Mar 10 2010, 12:44 PM

Sadly I am in Germany this weekend and am gutted that I will be missing the last part of the campaign as I have taken part in all of the other instalments.

Posted by: JEB Mar 10 2010, 01:46 PM

*BUMP*

Not long left peeps......

Jo.

Posted by: Gordon Mar 10 2010, 02:33 PM

I am happy to look at dates to try and ressurect a day when more of those that have played or have an interest in taking part can make it around available space at the the caves.

Posted by: RichardCraig Mar 10 2010, 02:50 PM

I'm off making pants sick on his stag do this weekend, if the date changes I'll probably be about.

Rich

Posted by: RichardCraig Mar 10 2010, 02:50 PM

I'm off making pants sick on his stag do this weekend, if the date changes I'll probably be about.

Rich

Posted by: Gordon Mar 11 2010, 08:55 AM

Proposed Dates for the Conclusion of the Dragon’s Breath

I’ve had a look over the even diary for when there are spaces at the caves and I would be able to run the final event.

I’m keen to see the final part run but the proposed impact of the event will obviously be lessened the longer it is left. Luckily any temporal anomolies can be explained away by the nature of the Nacht.

So I offer up the following dates for digestion and discussion.

Sunday 28th March
Sunday 4th April - Easter Sunday
Sunday 18th April – There is a max 1500 this day, potential to hijack it should the current referee not have an issue or open a new one if they do.
Saturday 24th April
Sunday 25th April

Let me know which of these are preferable and I will try and book something most suitable for the masses.

Posted by: Chris Mar 11 2010, 09:54 AM

For what it's worth I am keen, although I will need a recap before the next event as my memory is too addled by the coffee I drink!

Sunday 28th March I would prefer to avoid
Sunday 4th April - Easter Sunday I am free but it's Easter Sunday and I suspect this makes it a bad day for 'normal' people
Sunday 18th April – There is a max 1500 this day, potential to hijack it should the current referee not have an issue or open a new one if they do. I am free
Saturday 24th April I am free
Sunday 25th April I am free


CC

Posted by: Lurch Mar 11 2010, 12:45 PM

I can do Sunday the 28th of March and Sunday the 18th of April. Easter Sunday I can't do, does that make me a normal person?

24th and 25th I am not available.

Posted by: giles Mar 11 2010, 02:04 PM

Can do 18th or 25th April

Giles

Posted by: Gordon Mar 11 2010, 09:39 PM

Sunday 18th of April looking the favourite.

I will give it a day or two more for other players to raise their heads above the parapet as it were before confirming a date and getting Jo to open it up.

Posted by: Padallen Mar 12 2010, 12:42 AM

I am free on the 18th but am happy with all the others as well except the 25th!!