Battle for Brigh

Game Master Vagabonds.

Legend held of the Artificer Brigh, who, in ancient ages past and in a land far away, rose to Godhood. It is said that it was She who forged from iron and steel every facet of the world, and every weave of magic Mage’s forge.
Sometimes, she wishes to see those who can wield her many things the best.
Thus, we begin the battle of a lifetime.

Welcome to the Arena of Brigh.

I’m looking for at least a dozen (Plausibly more) of people interested in playing with magic items out of control, screwing around with their enemies, and lots of painful ways to kill your fellow man with artifacts long forgotten. In the arena of Brigh, you will have to survive rare artifacts,

Character Creation:
Level 6
Only classes available are commoner
Two traits.
Core Races only, unless you roll an item made for a specific race.
25 point buy
Max HD.
No money.
Background Skills are in play
All Paizo, spheres of power stuff on it’s wiki, Path of War, Akashic Magic, and psionic material on the pfsrd is available for use.
Your character needs at least one sentence of their history before joining the game. Just to get you attached.
Roll for six artifacts, a wondrous item of each slot, two unslotted wondrous items, two rings, a set of armor, a rod, a shield, a stave, a weapon, a Iona Stone, one piece of entertainment, two pieces of mundane equipment, one alchemical weapon, tool, and remedy, a piece of clothing, and a kit, chosen by random die roll from this table. Roll twice for each item, or thrice if you get two items of a single type. Select your choice of item from the two or three you rolled.
Should you wish to roll for another item type, run it past me- We can probably swap it out with some other item.

How the Tournament works:
For the purpose of clearness, we'll refer to rounds in terms of brackets and encounters.
We begin with the survival test- Your character must be able to survive for one minute in a 50 x 50 x 30 room with his equipment for one minute. If your character dies in this encounter, reroll him.
Before each encounter, state three things about the arena you’re about to enter. When you enter the arena, the character with the lowest initiative’s facts about the arena take precedence, and then combat begins as normal.
First encounter will have four characters and a monster who I will not disclose, and other encounters will have other challenges than simply a monster. Last one standing wins, second one standing gets another chance in another encounter.
At the end of the encounter, the first survivor gets to chose from the first deads items. The second survivor gets to choose from the second individual who died's items.

This certainly seems interesting.

Sounds intriguing.

Going through the list:

Artifact 1: Knucklebone of Fickle Fortune or Warding Box
Artifact 2: Linnorm's Lament or the Sword of Wrath
Artifact 3: Silver Maiden or Runeslave Cauldron
Artifact 4: Torc of Kostchtchie or Primordial Symbol
Artifact 5: Compact AI Core or the Bound Blade, Relic of Kazavon
Artifact 6: Harrow Deck of Many Things or Memory Facet (Compassion, Ingenuity).

Belt: Infernal Cord (normal) or Belt of Tumbling
Body: Robe of Infinite Twine or Cassock of the Clergy
Chest: Shadow Jumper's Tunic or Scaled Sash
Eyes: Spendthrift Spectacles or Physician's Spectacles
Feet: Boots of Friendly Terrain or Quick Action Slippers
Hands: Gauntlets of the Unchained or Quickfinger Gloves
Head: Greater Commander's Helm (Dwarf) or Helm of the Mammoth Lord
Headband: Dead man's Headband or Headband of +2 Cha
Neck: Talisman of the Orc Mother's Fury or Amulet of Bullet Protection (+3)
Shoulder: Rimepelt or Dead Man's Shroud
Wrist: Dueling Cuffs or Bracers of Armor (+7)

Other Wondrous: Cauldron of Transmutation or Dreamcatcher or Symbol of Luck

Armor: Gray Master's Leathers or Demon Armor
Rings: Ring of Summoning Affinity (Daemon) or Ring of Delayed Doom (3 stones), or Ring of Grit Mastery
Rods: Caduceus Rod or Rod of Giant Summoning (normal)
Shield: Mwangi Spirit Shield or Belligerent Shield
Weapon: Grudge Blade or Trident of the Storm Captain

Ioun Stone: Cracked Dull Gray or Cracked Silver Thorny

Entertainment: Harrow Mat or Crossword
Equipment: Masterwork Spyglass or Mirror or Bell Net
Alchemical Remedy: Boulderhead or Purification Pellet
Clothing: Monk's Outfit or Tear Away Clothing
Alchemical Tool: Elemental Breath or Barbarian Chew
Alchemical Weapon: Tangleshot Arrow or Lyddric Essence
Kit: Chirugeon's Kit or Masterwork Survival Kit

Edit: you said something about Staves, but never mentioned what to roll for them, and the chart for Staves isn't up either.

Another question: do we count as whatever creature necessary to activate it? For example, the Silver Maiden requires a mythic creature as her captain. Do I count as a mythic creature for the purposes of using this item?

Edit: also, do we receive profiency in whatever specific weapons/armor we acquire?

So wait... if we're only allowed to play commoners, what's with all the extra source material?

Feats and such, I imagine. Or spells that refer to them (such as wishes).

So wait... if we're only allowed to play commoners, what's with all the extra source material?

Feats. Lots of them- Path of War provides some solid options, as does Psionics, which can grant you some manifesting for feats. Same with Spheres of Power. Akashic Magic can even give you some vielweaving.

Another question: do we count as whatever creature necessary to activate it? For example, the Silver Maiden requires a mythic creature as her captain. Do I count as a mythic creature for the purposes of using this item?

Edit: also, do we receive profiency in whatever specific weapons/armor we acquire?

I... Honestly didn't think of it like that. I'm kinda inclined to say that you need to take Mythic Companion, but there are a ton of mythic items...

Eh, I'll say that you can, instead of gaining proficiency in a simple weapon, you can select any weapon. Armor Proficiency I'll grant for free.

Two errors in the table; it's 'Wrist' and 'Ioun Stones'. I can't imagine how much work putting those lists together must have been. Unless you could somehow automate the proccess.

So, the Soulforge, the Throne of Blasphemy and the Bell of Mercy, they're not exactly what you'd call portable. How does that work?

Could they be used to buff before the fight, or do they teleport onto the battlefield with you, or something like that?

Also, armor fills the body slot, right? So you can't wear armor with a body slot item, yeah?

Not sure about the other questions, but you specifically have both an armor slot and a body slot.

Neither interferes with the other.

The answer is confusion

So what happens if an artifact takes up a slot? does it replace the normal wondrous item we roll or? The below Aegis and the Bracers of the Immortal Hunt are why I ask.

Rolls and my choices...
Artifact 1: 2d275 ⇒ (197, 189) = 386 Orb of Dragonshape[Copper]
Artifact 2: 2d275 ⇒ (239, 125) = 364 Aegis(shield)
Artifact 3: 2d275 ⇒ (2, 9) = 11 Anathema Archive
Artifact 4: 2d275 ⇒ (158, 217) = 375 Sphere of Annihilation
Artifact 5: 2d275 ⇒ (19, 260) = 279 Bracers of the Immortal Hunt(wrists slot)
Artifact 6: 2d275 ⇒ (141, 168) = 309 Knucklebone of Fickle Fortune

Belts: 2d73 ⇒ (33, 48) = 81 Belt of Thunderous Charging
Body: 2d64 ⇒ (30, 24) = 54 Shocking Robe
Chest: 2d50 ⇒ (37, 31) = 68 Manteau of the Mouse
Eyes: 2d53 ⇒ (38, 36) = 74 Arachnid Goggles
Feet: 2d80 ⇒ (46, 40) = 86 Bogstrider Boots
Hands: 2d79 ⇒ (73, 58) = 131 Stormcrusher Gauntlets
Head: 2d140 ⇒ (79, 91) = 170 Shadow Fletching
Headband: 2d60 ⇒ (17, 37) = 54 Headband of Deathless Devotion
Neck: 2d222 ⇒ (173, 17) = 190 Greater Talisman of Good Fortune
Shoulders: 2d118 ⇒ (73, 115) = 188 Phoenix Cloak
Wrist: 2d67 ⇒ (51, 59) = 110 Vambraces of the Genie(Marid)

Other Wondrous Items: 3d993 ⇒ (124, 351, 924) = 1399 Gray Bag of Tricks, Runestone of Power(6th)

Armor: 2d162 ⇒ (149, 89) = 238 Armiger's Armor
Rings: 3d173 ⇒ (172, 112, 78) = 362 Ring of Elemental Command(Fire), +2 Ring of the Godless
Rods: 2d77 ⇒ (25, 35) = 60 Rod of the Uraeus
Shield: 2d51 ⇒ (18, 23) = 41 Celestial Shield
Weapon: 2d432 ⇒ (57, 16) = 73 Wizard Hook

Iona Stone: 2d134 ⇒ (24, 86) = 110 Cracked Tourmaline Sphere

Entertainment: 2d29 ⇒ (27, 5) = 32 Billiards Gear
Equipment: 3d337 ⇒ (151, 244, 110) = 505 Ritual Bell, Fetters
Alchemical Remedies: 2d60 ⇒ (51, 33) = 84 Troll Oil
Clothing: 2d64 ⇒ (10, 13) = 23 Decorative Trim
Alchemical Tool: 2d158 ⇒ (141, 123) = 264 Scentbane incense
Alchemical Weapon: 2d88 ⇒ (82, 24) = 106 Brewed Reek
Kits: 2d81 ⇒ (41, 33) = 74 Hunter's Kit

So, the Soulforge, the Throne of Blasphemy and the Bell of Mercy, they're not exactly what you'd call portable. How does that work?

Could they be used to buff before the fight, or do they teleport onto the battlefield with you, or something like that?

Also, armor fills the body slot, right? So you can't wear armor with a body slot item, yeah?

Armor and body slot items can be worn at the same time, yeah.

Two errors in the table; it's 'Wrist' and 'Ioun Stones'. I can't imagine how much work putting those lists together must have been. Unless you could somehow automate the process.

Actually, a lot of the list was already made for me- On the Archives of Nethys. I just copied and pasted their magic items from there to here.

What is life without whimsy?

The answer is confusion

Did naming the list happen BEFORE, or after? Because if after, than you that's quite serendipitous.

So what happens if an artifact takes up a slot? does it replace the normal wondrous item we roll or? The below Aegis and the Bracers of the Immortal Hunt are why I ask.

If an Artifact takes up a slot, feel free to use either the artifact or the item you rolled for the slot. You still have the artifact or wondrous item on hand.

So... Items that require you be a specific class for their functions to work. Do we just not get to use those functions, or do we get special dispensation like the mythic stuff?

Oh, I came up with that joke after I saw that item.

Yes, this looks like fun.

So I rolled a 1 on the body but the first one on the list actually 2 because the 1 row is taken up with headers. SO I am going to roll again for that one if that's cool.

body: 1d64 ⇒ 60

I also rolled Drazmorg's Stasis Crucible and I read up on it and it looks like I can only wear it if I am undead. SO should I reroll for that one too?

here is the roll for that just in case. On both of these if a reroll doesn't apply I will of course just choose from my original rolls.

Chest: 1d50 ⇒ 34

Along the same lines, are we proficient with shields or do we need to take shield proficiency as one of our feats if we want to use the shield?

EDIT: Also, can we roll our first "One Minute Survival Test" here, to see if we survive doing anything crazy, or wait till you tell us and do it in a different thread?

EDIT The Second: If we get a ranged weapon, do we get any ammo with it?

So I rolled a 1 on the body but the first one on the list actually 2 because the 1 row is taken up with headers. SO I am going to roll again for that one if that's cool.

[dice=body]1d64

I also rolled Drazmorg's Stasis Crucible and I read up on it and it looks like I can only wear it if I am undead. SO should I reroll for that one too?

here is the roll for that just in case. On both of these if a reroll doesn't apply I will of course just choose from my original rolls.

[dice=Chest]1d50

Oh, my dearest apologies- If you roll a 1, yes, feel free to re-roll.

Along the same lines, are we proficient with shields or do we need to take shield proficiency as one of our feats if we want to use the shield?

EDIT: Also, can we roll our first "One Minute Survival Test" here, to see if we survive doing anything crazy, or wait till you tell us and do it in a different thread?

EDIT The Seconding: If we get a ranged weapon, do we get any ammo with it?

Yes, you are proficient in shields if you roll a shield.

Oh, I came up with that joke after I saw that item.

Aw, no serendipity. Makes me sad.

So... Items that require you be a specific class for their functions to work. Do we just not get to use those functions, or do we get special dispensation like the mythic stuff?

Ah, right, lots of class specific stuff. If your magic item has no functionality unless your a specific class, spend a trait to be considered that class. If it has a secondary effect based on class, use Variant Multiclassing. Otherwise, you get nothing.

This brings up another thing I just noticed: What happens if two of us end up with the same artifact? Are we assuming redundancy, or are we rerolling?

Should I continue out the rest of the minute with Gour or is something else going to happen first?

Just seeing what I'd get.

know what... that is alot to go through... will work on it...

Artifact 1: 2d275 ⇒ (202, 94) = 296 Choosing Sihedron
Artifact 2: 2d275 ⇒ (63, 154) = 217 Choosing Plague Bringer
Artifact 3: 2d275 ⇒ (69, 24) = 93 Choosing Relic of Kazavon, Howling Horn
Artifact 4: 2d275 ⇒ (44, 71) = 115 Choosing Relic of Kazavon, Staff of the Slain
Artifact 5: 2d275 ⇒ (219, 242) = 461 Choosing Spindle of perfect Knowledge
Artifact 6: 2d275 ⇒ (195, 21) = 216 Choosing Phylactery of the failed

Belts: 2d73 ⇒ (27, 18) = 45 Choosing Broken Chain of the Beast
Body: 2d64 ⇒ (2, 57) = 59 Choosing Resplendent Robe of the Thespian
Chest: 2d50 ⇒ (35, 48) = 83 Choosing Mantle of Faith
Eyes: 2d53 ⇒ (4, 47) = 51 Choosing Deathwatch eyes
Feet: 2d80 ⇒ (62, 56) = 118 Choosing boots of earth and wind
Hands: 2d79 ⇒ (66, 17) = 83 Choosing gloves of stolen unlife
Head: 2d140 ⇒ (15, 67) = 82 Choosing Flame of Bakrahan
Headband: 2d60 ⇒ (9, 28) = 37 Choosing veiled eye
Neck: 2d222 ⇒ (147, 48) = 195 Choosing Amulet of the Blooded Infernal
Shoulders: 2d118 ⇒ (103, 85) = 188 Choosing Cloak of the Diplomat
Waist: 2d67 ⇒ (44, 15) = 59 Choosing Bracelet of second chances

Other Wondrous Items: 3d993 ⇒ (756, 322, 927) = 2005 Choosing Lords Banner of Terror

Armor: 2d162 ⇒ (87, 84) = 171 Choosing Celestial Armor
Rings: 3d173 ⇒ (29, 19, 166) = 214 Choosing Ring of Sustenance and Ring ot spell Turning
Rods: 2d77 ⇒ (44, 74) = 118 choosing dolorous rod
Shield: 2d51 ⇒ (50, 14) = 64 choosing Dragon Slayers shield
Weapon: 2d432 ⇒ (207, 125) = 332 choosing steadfast urumi

Iona Stone: 2d134 ⇒ (36, 39) = 75choosing pale ruby

Entertainment: 2d29 ⇒ (21, 7) = 28 Choosing book of puzzles
Equipment: 3d337 ⇒ (270, 317, 108) = 695 choosing common shovel and vial
Alchemical Remedies: 2d60 ⇒ (48, 47) = 95 choosing suncream
Clothing: 2d64 ⇒ (27, 33) = 60 choosing hot weather gear
Alchemical Tool: 2d158 ⇒ (123, 102) = 225 choosing scent-bane inscence
Alchemical Weapon: 2d88 ⇒ (52, 48) = 100 choosing firework (signal rocket)
Kits: 2d81 ⇒ (27, 51) = 78 choosing pyrography kit

I can't pass up the chance to do this much rolling...

This might take some time to sift through.

So I rolled for 269 twice, but it does nothing. Could I reroll for them?
Artifact 1/269: 1d275 ⇒ 153
Artifact 6/269: 1d275 ⇒ 67

If don't want me to reroll I would just continue as normal.

GM you said

Character Creation:
Level 6
Only classes available are commoner NPC class.
+Two traits.
+Core Races only, unless you roll an item made for a specific race.
25 point buy
Max HD.
No money.
Background Skills are in play [+6 Back ground skill points]
At 6th we get 3 / [4 for humans] Feats
+1 Stat bonus
+ Race ability/s
All Paizo, spheres of power stuff on it’s wiki, Path of War, Akashic Magic, and psionic material on the pfsrd is available for use.
Your character needs at least one sentence of their history before joining the game. Just to get you attached.

Q1: If the only class we can play is commoner NPC class. Why did you list other Plat stuff like spheres of power? Is that if we want to change Item roll tables? because psionic material, you need to have a feat or two, to use psionic items. [??]

Q2: The commoner is proficient with one simple weapon. He is not proficient with any other weapons, nor is he proficient with any type of armor or shield. [I take it we are proficient in items you roll?]

Q2: The commoner's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Handle Animal (Cha), Perception (Wis), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), and Swim (Str). [There is no Use Magic item as a class skill., Use a feat to get it? /or auto get it as we have items that need it, like we are proficient in weapons?]

Think elf myself, wood shield and Armor + Shameman stiff, may have to re-pick a few items, depending on what the GM says to the above.

GM panic.

I can help with some of that at least, GM has already answered a few of them.

Q1: He said that the extra material is for feats and traits and stuff only. We could pick up a few maneuvers with our 3-4 feats, or a little bit of spherecasting. That sort of thing. There's also some generally useful feats in there, like Deadly Agility from path of war, or those Psionic Strike feats. Might be worth a look.

Q2: He said we get any 1 single weapon proficiency, instead of the standard any 1 simple weapon proficiency. Martial, Exotic, Simple, it don't matter.
Also, we get all armor and shield proficiencies for free.

Q3: Hasn't been adressed. I'd imagine we get what we get, and could make UMD a class skill with a trait, if we want. Fey Thoughts is useful for that, depending on race, but let's see what Vagabond says.

@Duplicate Artifacts: Shuold you roll the same artifact as someone else, you just have a duplicate of that artifact.

@Rolling Same Artifact Once: Should you roll the same artifact twice in a roll, you don't re-roll. You can choose the same artifact twice, or not.

@Proficiency: You are proficient in items you roll for.

@Why Other Matreials: More options for feats. And some traits, too.

@UMD Class Skill: Spend a trait to get it as a class skill.