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So after a couple of shit weeks I have once more dived into doing RPG stuff.

So I had been nagging a mate to run a campaign for ages cause I wanted the chance to be a player in one. Consequently he had just started running one for a bunch of his work mates and a close mate of his. He offered me a spot, which I jumped on. So hopefully I will throw up a few entries about that.

Sadly the Starfinder campaign has gone on hiatus due to time commitment issues by a couple of the party. So in its place I volunteered to run a 5E campaign for a couple of the players who more consistently have the spare time. So for this I decided to run a pre-written campaign for the sake of ease. I have chosen Tomb of Annihilation for this purpose

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In terms of the work campaign I was running, I have had a couple more sessions (missed a couple of sessions because one or more of the players were sick). I will hopefully post a couple of recaps for this campaign as it progresses further. One issue I am having with it, is deciding what direction I want to take it. Writing some of the background has been fun, but it can be very counter productive to writing a story for the players. Especially when you know a lot of it may never even come into play.

Because I am now running more than one campaign and I have previously bought a Cheesex grid mat, I decided I needed some miniatures. However because I will be travelling with my stuff most of the time, I decided the I would go the easy mode and buy the pathfinder cardboard pawns.

The pawn bestiary box

All the pawns

More to come.

Journal Entry 14

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: This task is getting weirder and weirder. First biting dogs, then tongue zombies then a ghost and finally an assassin.
We entered a tunnel in the asteroid, within which we found all the monsters you expect in a horror movie. However one thing that was different to those horror movies is apparently ghosts are susceptible to punching them in the face.
We also ran into a hired assassin, who shot Violet! We managed to subdue her, however the others won't let me dispose of her or take her belongings.

Journal Entry 13

Author: Tordark Date: Firstday, 14 Gozran 317AG Entry: Finally a moments breather! We boarded the quarantined ship, and then attacked by these shiny space dogs. They were everywhere! On the place side, I'm told that the dog eggs are made from a valuable material. Somehow Kras made a new friend with a stowaway goblin, it's a thieving little shit.

We are to spacewalk to the asteroid behind the ship to look for more clues.

Journal Entry 12

Author: Tordark Date: Firstday, 14 Gozran 317AG Entry: So the ambassador seems to also be caught up in that legal case, and now he has paid us to also get involved. He wants us to pick up a suspicious package for him that aboard the quarantined ship. He has rented us a really fancy shuttle, I mean really fancy, and has got some tech gurus to get us a recording drone. I wonder if we can salvage a shuttle/ship like this…

Journal Entry 11

Author: Tordark Date: Firstday, 14 Gozran 317AG Entry: After we'd returned to the Lorespire tower, we collectively received a letter on black paper, so backwards, inviting us to meet with the Eoxian Ambassador. Most of us seemed perplexed however Violet was little frantic due to lack of appropriate outfit for such an occasion. She hoodwinked me into go shopping with her, cause apparently my clothes leave much to be desired. Oops here she comes with what must be the 10th top in a row that she's tried on.

Journal Entry 10

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: We caught up with the other recruit, Kras, before he did anything stupid. We then did something stupid, and assaulted the night club. Half of us took out the guards outside so we can sneak our weapons in while the others disabled the security systems. Haha Ravi, the next bit is the best bit: I made out with Violet and we pushed into a back room under the guise of looking for a quiet spot.
The idiot Vesk Kras, then attempted to choke everyone out with a vile gas grenade of his own making. During the ensuing fight, the Vesk who gunned down Durival showed up and in surprise something inside me clicked and I exploded outwards with a wave of fire.
After dealing with him we proceeded to corner the boss of the Downside Kings. The other started to interrogate her so I took the opportunity to loot their reserves in a storage room. However just as I returned, I witnessed Raia blew the boss's brains out in cold blood.

Journal Entry 9

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: We have found out that the two gangs involved in the shootout were the known as the Level 21 Crew and the Downside Kings, with Durival's murderer originating from the Kings gang. We tracked down someone of note from the Level 21 Crew to find out the source of the grievance between the two gangs. It would seem they have opposing bounties/protections on persons involved in a legal battle.
To be honest the conversation was a little boring. On the plus side I picked up a bottle of Kasathan spirits that I haven't seen in years.
Chissiks has informed us that one of the other candidates has gone to scout out the main Downside Kings night club and requested we join up with that recruit.

Journal Entry 8

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: We met with the leader of the Starfinder's, Chissiks, in Lorespire tower, he seemed deeply grieved by the death of Durival. The others attempted to see if he could shed any light on who want to take out Durival. Additionally, they are searching through Durival's quarters to try and find some hints.

Journal Entry 7

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: Durival is dead and we have been deemed unnoteworthy by station security. The others managed to save the guy I almost ripped in half, he has been taken away by station security now. Meanwhile all the other combatants are either dead or gone. They are ruling Durival's death an accidental victim in a gang war. We are heading to the Starfinder's home base, The Lorespire Complex.

Journal Entry 6

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: Ravi something weird happened again. We entered the docking area, and Durival was on the opposite side. As we started to approach him, a gun fight started out of nowhere. From one group a hulking cloaked figure pulled an artillery laser and gunned down Durival. In the ensuing fight, I wanted to grab a wounded combatant to find out what was going on. Next thing I know his throat was in my hand and he was bleeding out. Station security are here now and we are waiting for things to be sorted out.

Journal Entry 5

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: Hahaha, hey Ravi. This will have you turning in that material converter. You know Violet Iduro, yes the Violet who you were always idolising. The one that you always carried a picture of. I got to meet her today. She is also a candidate for the Starfinders!

Journal Entry 4

Author: Tordark Date: Seventhday, 13 Gozran 317AG Entry: I have boarded the shuttle that the Starfinder Association sent to bring me to Absalom Station. It would appear that they are several candidates applying at this time. I met two such candidates on the shuttle. An android by the name of Kry-10, who I could have sworn had a bottle of 'The Hivemind's All-Purpose Surface Cleaner' hooked onto his belt. And a Lashunta by the name of Raia. I can't quite put my finger on it but something seems a little off about her.

Journal Entry 3

Author: Tordark Date: *Date Redacted* Entry: Durival has made contact again informing me of the result of the background vetting. He stated that although I haven't led an exemplary life, they haven't found anything that would disqualify me. In fact sometimes people with difficult backgrounds make for better starfinders. He has arranged a shuttle for me and we will be there to meet me at dock 94 on Absalom Station.

Journal Entry 2

Author: Tordark Date: *Date Redacted* Entry: A dwarf by the name of Durival Krell from the Starfinder Association has made contact with me. He stated that they are currently vetting my background and should nothing untoward arise, he will send a request to attend a probationary trial on the station.

Journal Entry 1

Author: Tordark Date: *Date Redacted* Entry: Ravi always said that I should write down my experiences. Otherwise if I ever ended up on my own, I wouldn't ever be able to recall what happened to me months earlier.

I have reached the point where I am sick of looking over my shoulder. In the hopes of alleviating this paranoia, I have reached out to the Starfinder Association on Absalom Station requesting to join.