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Pending approval of all parties present, I also will be...
present.
That in mind, Kartari, I was all set to go with a Seducer Witch of the Green Mother & then I saw this in Heroes of Golarion, the Player Companion that just came out.
The deep forests of Avistan, such as those found in Molthune and Nirmathas, are a haven for one of Golarion’s most fabled creatures: unicorns. Deeply empathetic and fiercely protective, unicorns on occasion form close bonds with humans, often young and noble-hearted women. When the two have a particularly strong bond, the unicorn’s magic can become a part of the bonded human, and sometimes is even passed on to her children. These children, blessed by their parent’s connection to that force of true good, grow up to become sorcerers of the unicorn bloodline.
Class Skill: Heal.
Bonus Spells: Cure light wounds (3rd), cure moderate wounds (5th), cure serious wounds (7th), restoration (9th), atonement (11th), heal (13th), greater restoration (15th), mass cure critical wounds (17th), mass heal (19th).
Bonus Feats: Alertness, Animal Affinity, Brew Potion, Fleet, Greater Fortitude, Improved Counterspell, Self-Sufficient, Skill Focus (Heal).
Bloodline Arcana: Every time you cast a spell, you can restore a number of hit points equal to double the level of the spell you cast to one target of your choice that you can see. A creature at its maximum hit points cannot be affected by this ability. Healing a dying creature with this ability does not automatically stabilize the creature unless its hit points are brought to 0 or above.
Bloodline Powers: Your connection to the unicorns’ blessing shapes you as you grow, empowering you with the forces of good and restoration.
Safekeeping (Su): At 1st level, you can touch a creature as a standard action, granting it a +2 insight bonus to AC for 1 round. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Charisma modifier.
Pure of Mind (Su): At 3rd level, you gain a +2 bonus on saving throws against charm effects and a +4 bonus on saving throws against spells with the evil descriptor. At 9th level, your bonus on saving throws against charm effects increases to +4 and your bonus on saving throws against spells with the evil descriptor increases to +6.
Righteous Fury (Su): At 9th level, once per day you can create a spear of pure light and throw it at a creature within 60 feet as a standard action. This is a ranged touch attack that uses your Charisma modifier in place of your Dexterity modifier to determine the attack bonus. The spear deals 1d6 points of damage per sorcerer level and ignores all damage reduction and hardness. This damage increases to 1d8 points of damage per sorcerer level against an evil creature. At 13th level, you can use this ability twice per day. At 17th level, you can use this ability three times per day.
Friend to Nature (Su): At 15th level, creatures with the animal or magical beast type and a nonevil alignment instinctually trust you. Such creatures automatically have a starting attitude of indifferent or better toward you unless you or a creature allied with you has attacked or otherwise threatened violence against such a creature.
Blessing (Su): At 20th level, you gain immunity to poison, to charm effects, and to spells and weapons with the evil descriptor. You can also cast magic circle against evil at will with a caster level equal to your sorcerer level.
Should this meet with your approval, I will have character background & a completed character sheet by this weekend.
Yo!
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Yo!
Oi!
Approved, Brud, and welcome (back) to the game. :)
Wow. A sorcerer with cure spells. We could always use another healer, not to mention a powerful arcane caster.
Looks good so far. Except, I believe you should have 30 hp instead of 24? You take 4 hp per level as the average for a class with a d6, and not 3... always round those up instead of down... assuming that's what you did.
And, I'm also jealous of your Charisma score. :p This is one attractive party of characters.
I'm looking forward to the back story. Especially the part about how a male changeling came to exist... ;)
I'm planning to open recruitment in about a week, so this weekend would be great. Anytime you can wrap it up by then, that would be great.
Say Zelda, were you keeping track of the party loot spreadsheet (in the campaign tab)? Or am I dreaming that you were?
I ask, because if you're not, and if noone else wants to volunteer... I'm honestly too damn lazy to bother tracking it myself, LOL. I am tracking your Harrow Points and, of course, your level-ups, so no worries there.
I started organizing the campaign tab a bit BTW, in preparation for good things to come. Archived a couple of things no longer needed...
Ok thanks.
Sorry if I kinda put you on the spot, there. I honesty thought you did for some reason. I guess I failed my memory save.
If anyone else wants to take turns tracking loot, by all means help out. You could give Zelda a break sometimes. :)
And if altruism alone doesn't convince you to help her, just remember - the party rogue is tracking all your loot. Hmmm... ;)
LOL.
So I think I'll need a couple more weeks before opening recruitment. Sorry about that. I'm still working a lot on that app, we're a bit behind our deadline now.
Let's say I open recruitment April 15th to play it safe. This will likely give me sufficient time to wrap up my preparations for this game as well.
okies.
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Hi everyone. Hope you're having a nice spring... the perfect season to bring new life to our dusty old game. :)
I expect to be ready to open recruitment next Monday night, most likely. With Naught, Zelda, Brud, and Ali, I'll look for just one more recruit. Stay tuned.
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Hey all. Sorry, I'll need another week for recruitment. I'm looking at a very busy work week, turns out.
Once we start I'll need less time, but I need more time and energy to start things off: creatively write up a wrap up for the roleplay, Q&A with recruitment, creatively write up an intro to the third chapter, collect fresh arterial blood from everyone to perform the dark ritual to our great lord and master Yog-Sothoth, etc..
We will definitely start soon! Hang in there.
Considering I still have yet to finish my background & complete refining my character sheet, I'm not gonna complain.
Haha, no worries. We do know your class going into recruitment, which is all I really need to better advise recruits what the party needs most. You can take a few more weeks as needed.
Thanks Zelda, I know you're not going anywhere. :)
There's just too much going on still, sorry yet again. Eventually, we will begin!
I hate to keep doing this, but I'll still need a bit more time. One big project is officially completed, at last. I have one other big project to wrap up, then I will have more free time to finally run this game. Soon!
Hope all are doing well.
Okay so far ^w^
Aside from being busy obviously I hope things are okay on your end.
Yeah, I'm good, thanks. I just hit a very busy time with work. I do freelance computer repairs and also web development, so it's always up and down for me: at any given time, I'm either overworked or I'm worrying about money, LOL. I also just started up a new app development company with a partner, and we're working like mad to meet a major deadline. Once we do that, I'll finally be able to relax and start this game. :)
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Oof, but cool! Good luck with your company!
Thanks!
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I hesitate to say this with absolute confidence, but... I do believe I may be able to finally start this game next week. We're wrapping up a major part of the project, with some last-minute debugging. Once that's complete, I should finally be able to open up recruitment.
:)
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Yay!
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OK! So here's the plan for this week. One of these nights, I'll open recruitment up. I'll also try to complete a summary post that wraps-up the roleplay session.
Once recruitment is completed, we'll begin Chapter 3, at long last. Please try to make sure your character sheets are all done before then, if you haven't already.
This includes your stat blocks, as I do heavily rely on them as GM. Please refer to the requirements in the Campaign tab (see House Rules, HR-9). If you want an example, check out Ali's stat block. Thanks!
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Here she is. :)
Zelda, I think it would be in everyone's best interest if you mention that you have the Trap Spotter ability in your stat block. I have to remember when to make secret rolls to your advantage with that ability. :)
Zel, Naught, and Brud, if you guys want to include your flat-footed CMD that would be great, just in case it comes into play (it's your regular CMD minus your Dex bonus).
Okies! Will get that done next week.
Recruitment is now open. :)
Since the game is about your enjoyment as much as my own, I'd like for everyone to be involved in choosing who should join. If we get multiple applicants, at least. What we'll do is give it a period of time, a week perhaps, and then you can privately tell me who you like and why, if you have a preference. Brevity is totally fine, I just would like even a sentence or a few on your preferences and why. I'll then post my decision based largely on your feedback. If you'd like to publicly discuss it here in the Discussion thread that's totally fine too. I know that could potentially get touchy, though, so feel free to private message me if you'd prefer.
So what do you ladies and gentleman think of our first contestant? PM me if you prefer.
I like her ^w^
Nuuuuu, you're fun too!
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Rysky, never underestimate the value of the control group.
I like her too. :)
I was originally thinking of giving it a week. However, I do believe I'd be very happy with her in our game.
Shall I cut recruitment short and make it official?
If you wish ^w^
Looks like I spoke too soon, LOL. Let's give the others a chance.
I'll give it until Saturday night. That gives us Sunday to review them. If you can each send me a PM with your pick by Sunday night, that'll be great.
Hey all, I must apologize. Life is throwing enough at me, I just don't feel up to trying to maintain another game at the moment.
Everyone, good luck & have fun.
Sorry to see you go, Irnk. Thanks, and best wishes.
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Hi everyone! Looking forward to playing with y’all <3
Hello everyone, and welcome, Hrothdane and Rikash.
For the next week, I'd like to see everyone wrap up any last-minute changes to their characters before we begin book 3. We'll begin book 3 on Monday, June 10, which is less than two weeks from today. In the meantime, I'll post a wrap up of our intermediary roleplaying session before then.
Brod's departure leaves the party without much in the way of arcane ability. I don't have the time at the moment to properly evaluate the ramifications of this, though offhand I believe we should be good for a while. It may help to prepare/know spells like detect magic or to have ranks in Spellcraft, but I believe Aliseya (at least) can passably do these. I am open to recruiting a sixth PC who is an arcane caster, if you all would prefer that?
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Hey folks, I'm looking forward to braving the horrors of Ustalav together.
Brod's departure leaves the party without much in the way of arcane ability. I don't have the time at the moment to properly evaluate the ramifications of this, though offhand I believe we should be good for a while. It may help to prepare/know spells like detect magic or to have ranks in Spellcraft, but I believe Aliseya (at least) can passably do these.
I'm inclined to think we could probably manage with some ranks in Use Magic Device and scrolls. I'm not sure if anyone has those at the moment. Christoph will have full ranks in spellcraft, so he can contribute there at least.
I am open to recruiting a sixth PC who is an arcane caster, if you all would prefer that?
I'm good with this if that's what we'd like to do.
I'm good either way. I got through all of Mummy's Mask with no deaths with a 4 person party and the bard as the only arcane caster.
Right, UMD is a good idea as well. Maybe I'll rework Aliseya's stats a bit, she could do okay at that.
Okay, so unless someone voices a strong urge, I'll leave it at the 5 of us.
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Welcome! Im excited to get to play with both of you ^w^
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Welcome! Im excited to get to play with both of you ^w^
Likewise. I've been reading the group's adventures. I just got past Naught's gardening trip and (unsuccessful) attempt to recover d'Shiny.
In other news, this is where I'm thinking of going with Christoph's crunch.
Christoph Metzger
Male human (Varisian) inquisitor of Pharasma 7 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 38)
NG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +8; Senses Perception +15
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+5 armor, +4 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 55 (7d8+17)
Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +9
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee dagger +7 (1d4+2/19-20) or
. . dagger +7 (1d4+2/19-20) or
. . mwk shortspear +8 (1d6+2) or
. . mwk shortspear +8 (1d6+2) or
. . mwk silver morningstar +8 (1d8+2) or
. . wooden stake +7 (1d4+2)
Ranged +1 adaptive composite longbow +10 (1d8+3/×3) or
. . composite longbow +9 (1d8+2/×3)
Special Attacks bane (7 rounds/day), judgment 3/day
Inquisitor Spell-Like Abilities (CL 7th; concentration +10)
. . At will—detect alignment, discern lies (7 rounds/day)
Inquisitor Spells Known (CL 7th; concentration +10)
. . 3rd (2/day)—channel vigor, second wind
. . 2nd (4/day)—force anchor, ghost whip[OA], huntmaster's spear, invisibility, silence (DC 15)
. . 1st (5/day)—cure light wounds, divine favor, expeditious retreat, heightened awareness[ACG], keep watch, protection from evil, shield of faith, wrath[APG]
. . 0 (at will)—detect magic, detect poison, disrupt undead, guidance, light, read magic
. . Domain Repose (Souls[APG] subdomain)
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 10
Base Atk +5; CMB +7; CMD 21
Feats Deadly Aim, Improved Monster Lore[UM], Outflank[APG], Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Shake It Off[UC]
Traits corpse hunter, fate's favored
Skills Climb +6, Craft (alchemy) +8, Craft (bows) +10, Craft (traps) +9, Heal +10, Intimidate +9, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +6, Knowledge (nature) +7, Knowledge (planes) +5, Knowledge (religion) +11, Linguistics +2, Perception +15, Profession (scribe) +7, Profession (soothsayer) +7, Ride +8, Sense Motive +16, Spellcraft +9, Stealth +14, Survival +10, Swim +6
Languages Common, Elven, Skald, Varisian
SQ monster lore +6, solo tactics, stern gaze +3, touch the spirit world (7 rounds), track +3
Combat Gear potion of bull's strength, potion of cat's grace, potion of cure moderate wounds (2), potion of cure serious wounds, potion of hide from undead, potion of lesser restoration, potion of protection from evil, wand of cure light wounds, holy water (2); Other Gear +1 mithral chain shirt, light wooden shield, +1 adaptive composite longbow (+2 Str), arrows (40), blunt arrows[APG] (20), composite longbow (+2 Str), dagger, dagger, mwk shortspear, mwk shortspear, mwk silver morningstar, wooden stake[APG], amulet of natural armor +1, cloak of resistance +1, cracked dusty rose prism ioun stone, cracked magenta prism ioun stone, efficient quiver, handy haversack, headband of inspired wisdom +2, belt pouch, candle (10), flint and steel, grappling arrow[UE], hammer, holy text (Bones Land in a Spiral)[UE], manacles, masterwork backpack[APG], masterwork tool, masterwork tool, necklace of garlic bulbs (2 lb), silk rope (50 ft.), silver holy symbol of Pharasma, spell component pouch, sunrod, undeath aid kit, wooden holy symbol of Pharasma, heavy horse (combat trained), backpack, bedroll, bit and bridle, blanket, feed (per day), hemp rope (50 ft.), holy text (Bones Land in a Spiral), mess kit, portable alchemist's lab, pot, riding saddle, saddlebags, soap, trail rations, waterskin, wooden holy symbol of Pharasma, 105 gp
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Special Abilities
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Bane (+2 / 2d6, 7 rounds/day) (Su) Make the weapon you are holding a bane weapon.
Deadly Aim -2/+4 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Detect Alignment (At will) (Sp) Detect chaos, evil, good, or law at will.
Discern Lies (7 rounds/day) (Sp) Discern Lies at will
Inquisitor Domain (Souls)
Judgment (3/day) (Su) Variable bonuses increase as the combat continues.
Monster Lore +6 (Ex) +6 to Knowledge checks when identifying the weaknesses of creatures.
Outflank Increase flank bonus by +2 if flanking ally has same feat. If you crit, ally gets an AoO.
Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into melee.
Rapid Shot You get an extra attack with ranged weapons. Each attack is at -2.
Shake It Off Gain +1 to all saving throws per adjacent ally
Solo Tactics (Ex) Count Teamwork feats as if your allies had the same ones.
Stern Gaze +3 (Ex) +3 to Sense Motive and Intimidate.
Touch the Spirit World (7 rds, 6/day) (Su) Allow touched weapon to harm incorporeal targets.
Track +3 Add the listed bonus to Survival checks made to track.
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Jitters CR –
Heavy horse (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 177)
N Large animal
Init +4; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
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Defense
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AC 15, touch 13, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +2 natural, -1 size)
hp 19 (2d8+10)
Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +3
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Offense
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Speed 50 ft.
Melee bite +5 (1d4+5), 2 hooves +0 (1d6+2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
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Statistics
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Str 20, Dex 18, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 17, Cha 11
Base Atk +1; CMB +7; CMD 21 (25 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Run
[b]Tricks Attack, Combat Riding, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel
Skills Acrobatics +4 (+8 to jump with a running start, +12 to jump), Perception +8
SQ combat riding
Other Gear backpack, bedroll, bit and bridle, blanket[APG], feed (per day) (2), hemp rope (50 ft.), holy text (Bones Land in a Spiral)[UE], mess kit[UE], portable alchemist's lab[APG], pot, riding saddle, saddlebags, soap, trail rations (5), waterskin, wooden holy symbol of Pharasma
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Special Abilities
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Combat Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider into combat.
Endurance +4 to a variety of fort saves, skill and ability checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Run Run 5x your speed in light/medium armor or 4x speed in heavy armor and keep Dex when running.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ ft. by sense of smell.
If anyone has any comments or thoughts let me know. I'll prettify it in my profile once I've finished tweaking it.
I actually tried to avoid reading as much as possible of the earlier stuff in an effort to make it easier to come in fresh, then catch up once she's heard stuff in character.
I switched out Greater Mercy for Selective Channel, as I realized there are situations that she might need to channel instead of lay on hands, but I'm otherwise happy with her build. She can switch out her Mercies for fresh ones every day thanks to her Oath, so the ones she currently has are just some good general ones to go with, I thought. I was planning on just going with stuff to improve lay on hands for the rest of her feats, but I'm not opposed to grabbing Outflank at 9 if we have one or more people with it (I see Christoph has it), but I can't justify it in-character until she joins the party, as she's been traveling alone or with a caster.
Sookie, that's cool. Selective Channel can definitely come in handy.
I was just looking over your stats. For the Deific Obedience feat, there's mention of boons you get based on your deity. I don't see a reference to these boons, and don't have a copy of the source book mentioned (Faiths of Golarion). Is there a link you can give me so I can review the boons? Otherwise, just let me know the boons Sookie would benefit from. Thanks.
Christoph, your stats look good to me.