[PFS CORE] [PbP - Paizo forums] 7-14 Faithless and Forgotten Part 1: Let Bygones Be


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Recruiting for a core game for this scenario. Respond with Pathfinder Society-legal PC by Friday, May 27 and I will pick a group of six based on subtier, backstory and balance.

This is a role-play heavy scenario, and I am a role-play heavy GM.

Post expectations: daily posts, even if we're not in combat. If you'll be away, let me know in advance and we'll work out Standard Operating Procedures I'll use to NPC your character until you're back. Players who don't post for five days without notice will be dropped and given Chronicles up to the point they left.

Scarab Sages 4/5 ****

I will volunteer for this quest. Anything to prove to my grandfather that the blood of dragons do run through my veins.

Jinsa's cousin is the Draconic Bloodrager Yen Deyno Tai


I'd love to start out with a campaign like this, one focused more on role-play and being in character, but it would be my first one from Pathfinder Society. Could you fill me in on some things I should be thinking of when creating a character in this sort of setting? I used to play tabletop with a few friends with archetypes and stuff, but I'm not sure if that flies here.

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It's possible I'd be interested in this, but right now mark me as a maybe. Is there intent to complete the series?

I am organizing PFS at a convention this weekend so this weekend would be a bad time for me to start (wouldn't be able to post until Monday), but I do have 2 brand new level 1 core characters ready to go already.

Again, still a maybe.

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Well, I have yet to play CORE, so I'll have to play a 1st level PC or a pregen if playing up. Thinking a 1/2 elf cleric of Nethys (eventual mystic theurge).

Scarab Sages 4/5 ****

It shall be my first trial as well

level 1 Dragon Blooded Sorcerer, hopefully take him to dragon disciple

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Hi GM Lamplighter

I'm interested to play. I have several level 2 CORE character ready to play the serie (Druid, Fighter/Ranger or Bard) and a level 3 character (Wizard)

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Based on the response here and in the recruitment thread, I will likely run two tables of this (one at each subtier). need a couple more high-tier PCs to make that work. so tell your friends!

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Crunch and fluff coming later today/tonight. Still on the 27th though.

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I will use an alias if selected.

Crunch:

Fethril Support
Male elf cleric of Irori 1
N Medium humanoid (elf)
Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +6


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Defense:

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AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+3 armor, +3 Dex, +2 shield)
hp 9 (1d8+1)
Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +5; +2 vs. enchantments
Immune sleep

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Offense:

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Speed 30 ft.
Melee longsword +0 (1d8/19-20) or
unarmed strike +0 (1d3)
Ranged longbow +3 (1d8/×3)
Special Attacks channel positive energy 1/day (DC 9, 1d6)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 1st; concentration +6)
6/day—rebuke death (1d4), strength surge (+1)
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +6)
1st—bless, enlarge person D (DC 14), protection from evil
0 (at will)— detect magic , guidance, stabilize
D Domain spell; Domains Healing, Strength

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Statistics:

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Str 11, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 7
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 13

Feats:

Improved Unarmed Strike, Point-Blank Shot
Traits focused mind, sacred conduit
[spoiler=Skills]
Heal +7
Knowledge (planes) +7
Knowledge (religion) +7
Perception +6
Spellcraft +7 (+9 to identify magic item properties)
Racial Modifiers +2 Perception, +2 Spellcraft to identify magic item
properties

Languages:
Common, Draconic, Elven, Gnome, Sylvan

SQ:
elven magic
Other Gear studded leather, heavy steel shield, longbow, longsword, backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, hemp
rope (50 ft.), holly and mistletoe, pot, torch (5), waterskin, winter blanket, 8 gp, 5 sp, 5 cp

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Special Abilities:

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Cleric Channel Positive Energy 1d6 (1/day, DC 9) (Su) Positive energy heals the living and harms the
undead; negative has the reverse effect.
Cleric Domain (Healing) Granted Powers: Your touch staves off pain and death, and your healing magic
is particularly vital and potent.
Cleric Domain (Strength) Granted Powers: In strength and brawn there is truth–your faith gives you
incredible might and power.
Elven Immunities - Sleep You are immune to magic sleep effects.
Elven Magic +2 to spellcraft checks to determine the properties of a magic item.
Improved Unarmed Strike Unarmed strikes don't cause attacks of opportunity, and can be lethal.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
[spoiler=Domain Powers]
Rebuke Death (6/day) (Sp) As a standard action, touch heals 1d4 dam to negative HP target.
Strength Surge (6/day) (Sp) Grant +1 to a melee attack or strength check.

Background:

Torn between faith and tradition, child of a single parent and seemingly alone in the world, Fethril has only recently found success. Following his faith (and heart), he has finally found friendship, love and a purpose. While the mystery of his mother still exists, Fethril is happy for the first time.
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Essential Things
1) Fethril’s mother left the elves for unknown reasons when he was very young and his father, Fallon, forbade him from asking questions about her as it was distracting Fethril from his arcane studies. The fact that his mother left was often used by others to tease and bully Fethril as he grew up. He remembers has come to suspect she was a priestess, but has no idea what could have forced her to leave the enclave (or Fethril) behind.
2) Fethril often felt he was an outcast. As he studied the Arcane Arts, he heard a calling from Nethys. The voiced promised that should Fethril follow the path, he would never be alone again.
3) Fethril’s devout worship of Nethys has caused a rift between him and his father. Fethril was cast out from the elves for putting his faith before his dedication to the arts.
4) Fethril has become involved with Varra Coppersmith, human daughter to a wealth moneylender. Knowing he will need her father’s approval to wed, Fethrtil has been on the lookout for opportunities to earn enough money and status to be accepted.
5) In the seminary, Fethril met and befriended Bonnel, a human. Many years of study and several evenings in taverns have seen the two become the best of friends.

Goals
1) Fethril would like to find is mother and learn the reason she left.
2) Fethril wants to appease Nethys, and earn the respect of Alden Coppersmith, by becoming the foremost practitioner (and ‘ambassador’) of dual casters and increase the sphere of influence Nethys has in all kingdoms.

Secrets
1) Despite all outward appearances, Fethril does not know what he would do if forced between the love of his life and the strength of his soul. To date, his commitment to Nethys and his desire for Varra has never come into conflict.
2) Unbeknownst to Fethril, Bonnel has always been jealous of the elf for being both a divine and arcane caster. Bonnel is charismatic as well as politically savvy and uses that to move up the ranks of the priesthood. He works behind the scenes to hinder Fethril, both professionally and personally. Bonnel has been trying to manipulate Varra into leaving Fethril.
3) Alden Coppersmith is not all that he seems. No one is certain where his wealth came from. He has underworld connections, but there are rumors that he ‘made a deal’ to become rich and powerful.
4) Fallon secretly worships Nethys. Years ago, an avatar appeared and informed him it was the will of Nethys that Fethril be cast out into the world. Fallon believes both he and Fethril are undergoing a test to prove themselves for some greater purpose. Fallon has surreptitiously been following Fethril’s progress.

People
1) Bonnel is a mover and shaker, climbing up the political ladder. He maintains his ‘friendship’ with Fethril until he can use him for the greatest advantage. To that end, he does what he can to assist Fethril publically if for no other reason than to be able to take credit for his success. Bonnel also spends time subtly driving a wedge between Fethril and Varra.
2) The Coppersmith family. Alden has made a deal to become the rich and powerful man he is today. Eventually he will find himself in a position to pay back whomever (or whatever) gave him his money. Varra cares very deeply for Fethril, and could see marrying him one day, but she has started to question how committed Fethril is to the relationship.
3) While being unable to directly aide his son, Fallon would indeed try to assist him if able to.

Memories
1) Fethril has fleeting memories of his mother. He remembers her ivory skin, raven black hair and ice blue eyes, but little else. Fethril will often unconsciously hum Elven lullabies his mother sang to him.
2) Fethril fondly remembers the first time his father allowed him into the study and saw him wield magic. It ignited something within him. Whenever he sees or encounters magic new to him, he gets that same jolt of excitement.
3) Fethril will never forget the first time he made love to Varra. From the scent of her perfume to the way she glistened in the candle light, all of it is etched in his mind. The auburn haired girl is the only girl he has been with.

Design Notes
Fethril has lived a difficult life. His father would never tell him why his mother left and continued to push him academically. Being good was never enough for his father. Eventually finding solace in his spiritual side, Fethril began to explore his faith, leading to being disowned by his father. It was at this lowest moment of his life when Nethys spoke to him, promising that he never need be alone. Making his way to a larger human city, Fethril joined the seminary so he could explore his potential. Things slowly turned around. He found acceptance in the church, met a true friend and fell in love.

A basic idea of where you're planning to go and how you will benefit the group.... Looking to play a character that "versitally supportive", from locking down the battlefield to keeping everyone buffed and healthy. The goal is to play a mystic thurge, hoping in at after 6th level and seeing how viable a class it really is.

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OK, between this thread and the recruitment thread in the Campaigns section, plus folks who PM'd me, we have 10 players, so I'm going to run two tables.

One table will consist of the following players:
Thordir (lvl 1)
Sab'Sera (lvl 2)
Jinsa (lvl 1)
Sassifrass (lvl 1)
Trishadow (lvl 1)
Z..D.. (lvl 1)

You folks can head over to the discussion thread to check in.

Second table currently consists of:
Drixel (lvl 5)
Lasaraleen (lvl 3)
Florent (lvl 3)
Oggil (lvl 3)

We can go with four, or recruit one or two mroe at your option.

4/5 **** Venture-Lieutenant, Maryland—Hagerstown

GM Lamplight sorry for the confusion but Z..D.. and Jinsa are one in the same. So if some one else wanted in. there would be an open spot. again sorry for the confusion.

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Ah, ok... I did have another 1st level player ask, so I'll add them. thanks!

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Second table is over here now.
Drixel (lvl 5)
Lasaraleen (lvl 3)
Florent (lvl 3)
Oggil (lvl 3)
+ two more spots.

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Could a 2nd level join or is that too low?

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High subtier is pretty lethal for level 2, unless you're a class with lots of hp and can hold your own in combat. I'd feel better if we also found a sixth player who was firmly in the 4-5 range... let's see who else applies.

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