This would be like adding my int bonus to AC and saves for defence and attack rolls and damage for offence. Limited to +1 per level and I couldn't wear armour and lose the bonus against something I couldn't see or react to (flat-footed, invisible opponent, etc.).
This is your mega wish, this is the wish that Joe got his legendary Excaliber holy avenger. Same as Niversal.
Add your INT bonus to AC, saves, attack rolls, and damage. We will call it Intelligence's Edge! Also 1/combat you can add your INT modifier again to any skill check.
Ok, don't worry about the penalties as they didn't matter in the first place: casting spells you aren't going to wear armor.
Boys this is a BIG wish. Jellena got her ring of wishes from this wish. Delman got his extermination channel from this wish. The Stableboy got his venom adaptation from this wish, sure he got amnesia from a heavy hit early on.... I was waiting for someone to have a dragon come with them as their friend and ally or maybe even a god! Rgeneration like wolverine. The powers of scarlet witch.
So yes Intelligence's Edge works but it is a little underwhelming.
I think that was the ritual but I need more specifics... cost, time, requirements, etc. Thank you Joe for finding that!
I'm afraid the postings aren't very informative. It takes at least one spellcaster to focus on the subject of the ritual. The alternative was a soul crystal that would manifests in the subject's hand, but you would most definitely anger the gods taking this shortcut option. It takes as much time as the spellcaster(s) need, but never less than one hour. That's about all I remember.
You all gain a +1 to Dex, permanent bonus.
Wow! Joe has a 17 Dex. He may have to look into a lighter armor if his Dex gets much higher! Cool!
Ok I will look through my docs. Thanks Joe.
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GM Wolf I like the soulfire as it increases my stats all pretty greatly. I don't know how we would hammer out the magic side or the heir but my wish was based on being of Apollo's abilities and power so I am happy to work through the wish for a cool outcome. Being imbued as a heir like a son of Apollo would also be neat. When gestalt comes along increasing my cha and going bard seems pretty thematic and also in my wheel house. I am not all that great looking but I am a storyteller, poet, and semi professional singer at my local ren fest lol
I'm imagining anime-style cinematic time slowing during combat as he talks (in his head) through the enemy's moves and how he should react.
I didn't think it was that powerful (mega wish?) as my main thing, being a wizard and unleashing devastating spells isn't affected much by it except for int to attack for spells that require an attack roll. Underwhelming like you said at the end. My crossbow will hit more though.
It's like paladin divine grace + duelist canny defense + permanent magus arcane accuracy + agile enchantment but for intelligence.
Have I wasted a 'mega wish' on something so boring?
All I need from my wish is that it grants the architype. However, I wished for knowledge! I can quote the wish again, let the DM do some additional interpretation. I left it intentionally open-ended so other cool effects could get added in! However, if you want I could look for other knowledge based stuff, like a couple free skill focuses, and the master craftsman feat, just off the top of my head!
"I... I think I'd like access to the skills and knowledge of great heroes of the past. I never made as much of myself as perhaps I should in life, and I'd like to change that in the next one. I'll work hard to make that knowledge my own; maybe one day I'll be called upon for a similar wish."
We can expand that! I'm cool with having more powers.
I think I finally decided on what to do for you John. Your phone or tablet from your original life appears in your hand. You have access to internet and the apps that are on your phone now. Also a new app called Hero Skillz. You feel like with enough training with the app Hero Skillz you could learn anything.
Suggestions on what the blessing would be from Erastil?
Joe would only like Erastil's blessing over Avalon: allowing ample hunting to occur nationwide without overhunting and angering any druidic circles.
Perhaps something from here gives an idea.
How is this for the wording of my Intelligence's Edge ability? I will add a limitation to the amount of intelligence modifier I can apply if you think it's appropriate. Add full int bonus of (6)?. Add up to wizard level/HD of (4)? Add up to half wizard level/HD of (2)?
Intelligence's Edge (Ex) Your mind is lightning fast, giving you an edge in battle in both offense and defense. Add your intelligence modifier to your armour class, saving throws, attack rolls and weapon damage rolls as an insight bonus. Once per combat, you can add this insight bonus to any skill check.
I am also leveled up to level 4.
The wish has a physical form you can make it whenever you choose Niversal, there is no time limit.
Sounds good Serill!
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Ok I want to go with the soulfire template as a chassis for being imbued with the power and abilities of Apollo and use the soulfire to imbue spells from the bard list into the bow as half elemental and half holy per soulfire description as a swift action. So that then I can swift action, move action perform, move action divine marksman first round and full action free action continue perform swift action imbue into my bow and shoot an arrow with that spell at an enemy. If you think that this wish is being of Apollo's lineage then cool. I would like however to reduce the str to +2 and make cha +6 so it's +2 str, +4 dex, +4 con, +6 cha along with the rest of the soulfire template. What do you think?
Huzzah! John is level 4 now, and picked up the feat Butterfly Sting, which I hope Joe will be interested in capitalizing on!
Niversal, so what are you sacrificing for these changes?
'use the soulfire to imbue spells from the bard list into the bow as half elemental and half holy per soulfire description as a swift action.' Will not work.
Dude without proper punctuation I have no clue what you are meaning. I have a guess but don't think that is going to work.
We can strip parts of soul fire template away to make changes.
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For those already gestalt or becoming gestalt:
You only keep the extra HD.
Was there something else you got to keep?
No, you change anything and you need to make a sacrifice.
Instead we will go with Apollo theme. We are going to call it Apollo's Blessing:
+2 trait bonus on Perform storyteller, poet, dance, and sing.
+2 trait bonus on heal checks.
You can cast light 3/day and daylight 1/day.
When you inspire through bardic inspiration you gain an addition +1 on attacks and damage when using a bow.
The spirit of Apollo has graced your body once and has left its divine mark upon you.
Ability Score increases: cha +2, +2 dex
So just checking but, we haven't fought that dark soul that was mentioned when I first arrived yet have we?
Correct. We might find it's forces in the pass.
The Dark Soul Troll you guys will be fighting is a CR 13 I think... ;) Good Luck!!! Be ready to run... then again some of you might be eaten before you get that chance.
Don't forget:
If you have a bow upon your person three arrows appear before you.
Divine Gift:
The character gains three greater slaying arrows. The designated creatures for each of these three arrows is gnoll, giant, and dragon. The magic of these greater slaying arrows vanishes if they are sold, but they can be given to others in trade for goods or as a gift. If a worshiper of Erastil fires one of these greater slaying arrows and misses, the arrow vanishes and a slaying arrow of the same type appears in the gifted character’s quiver. If this regular slaying arrow is then fired, only to miss its target, it has a 50% chance to be lost, as normal.
Everyone also gains 1d10+10 temporarily hp. They will stay on you until you are hurt.
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You feel like with enough training with the app Hero Skillz you could learn anything.
Also as the app Hero Skillz is passable we should explain its different functions/buttons:
Free XP: It summons a monster for you to fight. It resets each day. 1st: human skeleton. 2nd: ogre Skelton. 3rd etc. I will accept suggestioms!!!
Skill Acquisition: You select a feat or skill you want to develop. It tells you the seven steps to acquire it.
Required Daily Quest: 1,000 situps, 1,000 push-ups, 1,000 squats, 1,000 jumping Jack's, run 5K, time limit: 24 hours... the clock is clicking down.
Any suggestions on another function?
Nice, do I become one punch wizard if I complete the daily quest? Or what does it actually do.
Well Serill you first need to download Hero Skillz to your tablet. Right now only John and Jellena have the app and the quest. The quest does not say what the reward would be for completing the quest.
That's a substantially harder workout than you'd need to become the one punch wizard!
Wow I am surprised I have not gotten any help with this app. :(
Will it be a problem that you have Apollo's blessing and become a Chosen of the Mistress' familia. Technically no.
The avatar of Apollo is a jerk and might jab at you some at social settings.
If you get another blessing from somewhere else you won't lose your 'Apollo's Blessing.'
I hope that makes sense.
A reminder.
Near the back of the group, Joe notices Delman consoling a glum elven bard. The paladin slows his steps to retreat back to his fellow paladin. In a low tone, Joe asks, "Ryada? Delman? Is everything okay? You two have been real quiet."
Just in case this statement is confusing, I really appreciate the heavy subjects you bring up, Niversal. These concepts are great RP challenges, and I like a good challenge. And I appreciate all our new players eager to RP with other players. I enjoy creating bonds through characters!
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I have been with her since I was fifteen years old. I am over fifty now so almost thirty eight years. If she is alive and I have the power to be with her and no longer require any action for my survival then she should be with me. That's all. I grappled very much with the second wish and if I could have her. It was very hard.
Late post. Got home late and just had to go to bed. All good now.
1. Get a divine caster to do the ritual with you.
2. Offer up a sacrifice.
3. Burn incense worth 100 gp x your new level. The ritual takes at least 4 hours. You can cut the cost by extending the rituals time.
8 hours = 1/2 cost
16 hours/whole day = 1/4 cost
etc.
The divine caster needs to know the ritual and they just need to start it which takes at most an hour. Typically only 15 minutes but if you are enlongating your ritual it applies to their preparations too.
5th level would cost 500 gp of incense with a 4 hour ritual.
5th level would cost 250 gp of incense with a 8 hour ritual.
Thanks for the check in Serill. I have had those nights before.
Niversal it would be better if you used more words, I am not sure about your last post.
The wish to have your wife with you could be worded so that she joins you. Though it would be problematic as you have been returned here after being in limbo for... 100 years or was it 50. I can't remember. Joe do you remember how long your soul has been floating before coming to this world?
Also should everything go right and line up correctly, then I would ask that you role play your wife and make an avatar for her. That goes for anyone. Since I don't know them, it would be up to you to play them out. I am good with playing as animals and such, if something is different than Ed should be played please let me know. Also you didn't set up Ed at all on your character sheet so I took liberties.
That was fine that you were under the impression that you had to do the level up ceremony. I totally understand why you would be under that impression.
With the knowledge that Delman relays its now up to you to make a choice of what you do. You may go with Delman as he offered for you to go with them, you may walk around New Faces, or stay in the temple.
I suppose we will deal with the wish to bring your wife to you when it is made! I know all about wishes!!! This is also one of the most powerful games I have so I have no problems with you folks doing whatever you want! XD
So Delman said we only need to do the ritual every even level? Here in discussion you said every odd level. Which is it. We are/have leveled up to 4th right?
Older players have leveled to 5th level, FYI.
Delman is wrong. It is every odd level. Thus Joe, Delman, and Jellena need the ritual. Not the new players.
Ah I see. I got confused.
No worries! It is better to ask than assume!
+ 3 Con + 1 Fast Learner = 13hp.
BAB +1
Skills
+1 Diplomacy
+1 Handle Animal
+1 Heal
+1 Sense Motive
+3 Ride
+1 Perception
+2 Knowledge (nobility)
+1 1st-level paladin spell per day.
+1 Smite Evil Dmg.
Divine Bond (Sp)
Upon reaching 5th level, a paladin forms a divine bond with her god. This bond can take one of two forms. Once the form is chosen, it cannot be changed. The first type of bond allows the paladin to enhance her weapon as a standard action by calling upon the aid of a celestial spirit for 1 minute per paladin level.
The second type of bond allows a paladin to gain the service of an unusually intelligent, strong, and loyal steed to serve her in her crusade against evil. This mount is usually a heavy horse (for a Medium paladin) or a pony (for a Small paladin), although more exotic mounts, such as a boar, camel, or dog are also suitable. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the paladin’s level as her effective druid level. Bonded mounts have an Intelligence of at least 6.
In addition to horses, a paladin may select (at the GM’s discretion) some less ordinary creatures.
The auspice, bodyguard, racer, and totem guide archetypes are all particularly appropriate for a paladin’s bonded mount.
N Large animal
Init +0; Senses scent; Perception +12
AC 16, touch 9, flat-footed 16 (+7 natural, –1 size)
hp 42 (5d8+20)
Fort +10, Ref +4, Will +2
Speed 50 ft., 40ft. + 10ft./Horse Lord I Divine Trait
Melee gore +8 (2d6+9)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks powerful charge (gore, 4d6+12)
Str 22, Dex 10, Con 19, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 5
Base Atk +3; CMB +10; CMD 20 (24 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Great Fortitude, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Perception +12
Special Link, Share spells, Spiritual Guidance (Sp) (replaces Evasion (Ex))
Spiritual Guidance (Sp)
At 3rd level, a totem guide can use guidance as a spell-like ability at will as a full-round action, targeting itself or its master. In addition, a totem guide’s master can spontaneously cast the following spells while adjacent to the totem guide by sacrificing a spell slot of equal or higher level: detect animals or plants (1st), augury (2nd), helping hand (3rd), divination (4th), commune with nature (5th), and find the path (6th). The totem guide serves as a divine focus for these spells, but costly material components must still be provided.
This replaces evasion.
Once per day, as a full-round action, a paladin may magically call her mount to her side. This ability is the equivalent of a spell of a level equal to one-third the paladin’s level. The mount immediately appears adjacent to the paladin. A paladin can use this ability once per day at 5th level, and one additional time per day for every 4 levels thereafter, for a total of four times per day at 17th level.
At 11th level, the mount gains the celestial creature simple template and becomes a magical beast for the purposes of determining which spells affect it.
At 15th level, a paladin’s mount gains spell resistance equal to the paladin’s level + 11.
Should the paladin’s mount die, the paladin may not summon another mount for 30 days or until she gains a paladin level, whichever comes first. During this 30-day period, the paladin takes a –1 penalty on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Scion Talent - Retribution (Su)
When foes dare to strike your person, which is a vessel for the divine energies that make you a godling, you can call upon those divine energies to strike down the heathens who dare defile your physical perfection. When you are hit by a melee attack, you may make a melee attack at your full attack bonus against the attacker. Alternatively, you may cast a touch or ranged touch spell with a casting time of 1 standard action or less at the attacker.
Using this ability counts against your attacks of opportunity for the round, and you cannot use it if some condition or circumstance prevents you from making attacks of opportunity. You may use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your highest ability modifier.
3rd Feat Combat Reflexes
Bonus Feat from Ghost Hunter Archetype Extra Talent - Mental Avatar (Ex)
Yeah it is nice to get to know each other and in most games you don't get to share yourself as a character. I do hope to have some more group talks for us to know each other better!
The joys of getting to know one another!!
Maybe I wasn't as clear as I have been in other campaigns:
You absolutely need to keep a record of when you get bonuses!
So for example and ease I will provide an example.
Final, Beginning, Bonuses
STR - 13, 14, -2 Houri, +1 wish
DEX - 27, 14, +2 From Youthful Draught, +2 Mayor Statue, +4 Houri, +1 wish, +1 gestalt mixture, +2 Chosen of Death, +1 Cleaning Erastil Temple
CON - 12, 8, +2 From Youthful Draught, +1 From blessed pool in desert, +1 wish
INT - 13, 12, +1 wish
WIS - 19, 14, +2 Chosen of Death, +1 wish, +2 mayor statue
CHA - 16, +4 Houri
LCK - 18
Everyone should have the same setup. Joe needs to do it too and any original players!!!
Maybe I wasn't as clear as I have been in other campaigns:
You absolutely need to keep a record of when you get bonuses!
So for example and ease I will provide an example.Final, Beginning, Bonuses
STR - 13, 14, -2 Houri, +1 wish
DEX - 27, 14, +2 From Youthful Draught, +2 Mayor Statue, +4 Houri, +1 wish, +1 gestalt mixture, +2 Chosen of Death, +1 Cleaning Erastil Temple
CON - 12, 8, +2 From Youthful Draught, +1 From blessed pool in desert, +1 wish
INT - 13, 12, +1 wish
WIS - 19, 14, +2 Chosen of Death, +1 wish, +2 mayor statue
CHA - 16, +4 Houri
LCK - 18
Everyone should have the same setup. Joe needs to do it too and any original players!!!
This will take a while.
Okay. Here's what I got.
STR - 15 (+2 Youthful Draught)
DEX - 17 (+1 Cleansing Erastil Temple, +4 Seelie)
CON - 17 (+2 Youthful Draught)
INT - 13 (+2 Human)
WIS - 15 (+2 Seelie)
CHA - 20 (+4 Seelie, +1 4th-level Ability Boost
LUCK - 12