I would be glad to continue this campaign as it's been an enjoyable, high quality one. I would be happy to take over one of Bizarre's or History's character if that is needed to keep the campaign running.

It's too bad they've had to call it quits. This has been a really tough year for so many people. Hope they're okay. 

To echo, Plum's comments above, I hope we can figure out a way to keep going. This was a good one. 

I'm glad you guys like the campaign. Here's what I've come up with- we'll finish the Redbrand Hideout, which might possibly be the end of this campaign. Maybe I will recruit more players and continue, but I'm not so sure. I just don't want to leave this campaign hanging. 

Thanks for your support. We'll probably continue the story during Thanksgiving Break. 

I understand. You started with a good group that created a certain feel to the game, and have already had to replace one initial player, plus a replacement, now two more. You run the risk of becoming post Rick The Walking Dead. A few new decent characters get added in (aka Plum) but the tone just changes and you're never sure what you're going to get.

I’m good for anything.  Perfectly understand if you don’t want to continue, but I’m good to go if you want to go forward.  Been a pleasure playing with you all.

To answer your question Plum, I will be botting Arikon and Jeb. If anyone wishes to play John, they can, but I'm fine with botting him as well. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! 

Thanks Razor (though ours was last month). I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

Likewise.

How are we handling the new Tasha's stuff?  Specifically, would like to pick up the Channel Divinity spell recharge option if that's allowed.

You can change whatever you want, no objections here. 

• 160 sp, 124 gp
• five malachite gems (15 gp each)
• two potions of healing (Klarg’s Den) 
• spell scroll of augury.
• Talon- magical longsword 

Don't want to jinx anything by making presumptions, but your listing of the quests they know about, might that be an indication the DM is thinking of extending this past the Redbrand's hideout?

Yes, after the Redbrand hideout is concluded, we will recruit some new players and continue the adventure! 

That's awesome.

Maglath isn't thinking about sneaking in, he was more thinking of bursting in to try and catch them by surprise. He has no delusions about how quietly a 7'10" Goliath in full chainmail armor can move about. But if he needs to roll stealth to not be heard before bursting open the door and charging in, I can see that. Was thinking maybe athletics instead to navigate quickly through the doorway with power and speed before the bugbears could react. Just wanted to make sure his intentions were clear before making any rolls in the story thread.

Apolagize for the delay, had a pretty busy weekend. I've been considering your question, Thoradin. After consulting the PHB, RAW you can't really surprise someone without using a stealth check. I feel like in this case, initiative is the best model of what you're trying to do, since Maglath is trying to charge in before the bugbears get their weapons ready. 

Next post will be up soon. 

Sounds good. I'll edit Maglath's post and add an initiative roll.

The way this fight is going and how strong Bugbears are to begin with you might need to find a whole new party of characters, not just one or two, in order to keep this adventure going.