Cyrodiil Wars (Inactive)

Game Master Gandal

Hey everyone!!!!
Recruitment starts here ; since i had a lot of interest in the previous thread i'll look with a bit of favor to those players, but this isn't first come first served so everyone can try to submit their ideas.

As the title says,i'll try to recreate an Elder Scrolls game with Pathfinder rules as a PbP.
We'll be using races/gods from the videogame setting thought, and i'm working hard to translate them, so be patient, i'm doing my best.

But let's start with the stuff you are waiting for.
PC creation rules:
No evil alignment, CN is acceptable thou.
Divine casters will only follow the Nine Divine,so no evil cleric of Daedra faith
Every class from Corebook,APG,UM,UC except Monk,Ninja,Gunslinger and Samurai ; there is no oriental flavor in the setting.Hand to hand combat will be done with the normal Feats like Improved Unarmed Strike.There are no firearms either, Colonialism (1600-1700) flavor PC's can be done with duelist/swashbuckler. The Emperor Blades will be a prestige class and it is similar to samurai, but i'll look into it when needed if ever.
Every arcane caster class will be accepted (preferred wizards and magus)

I'll like to have at least one female PC,will discuss her starting conditions soon.

20 points buy, Tamriel races only, Traits will be given by GM after looking the application, as i'm not yet sure which are applicable.
Starting level 1, everyone will have a free rank in each of knowledge history and knoledge geography
I'm looking to a party of 5, but will decide after seeing the PCs

So, I was thinking of playing a mad Oracle of Sheogoroth, but I see that you have ruled all the divine spellcasters of the Daedric Princes as evil, so I guess that idea is out.

I will think up some other appropriate concept, maybe a Breton Paladin or a Bosmer Magus. I will definitely be back with some more ideas.

I'm thinking Breton bard (archeologist). Will work up details tonight when I get home.

In case of wizards they'll be lacking spellbook/components.
Sorceres or other spellcasters who don't need to study to prepare spells will have used up/forgotten the memorized spells due to injury and conditions of imprisonment.

All spellcasters need components unless you have a houserule that they don't or they have taken the eschew materials feat. I am just mentioning this for clarification.

Character: I am working on a concept at the moment, but I might use a character I had in another pbp that stopped if you don't mind.

edit: I may have missed it, but what level are we? It is important for my background story since I intend to multiclass ASAP.

Gandal wrote:

In case of wizards they'll be lacking spellbook/components.
Sorceres or other spellcasters who don't need to study to prepare spells will have used up/forgotten the memorized spells due to injury and conditions of imprisonment.

All spellcasters need components unless you have a houserule that they don't or they have taken the eschew materials feat. I am just mentioning this for clarification.

Character: I am working on a concept at the moment, but I might use a character I had in another pbp that stopped if you don't mind.

edit: I may have missed it, but what level are we? It is important for my background story since I intend to multiclass ASAP.

In case of sorceres (what i was thinking when i wrote that line sorry i should have been more specific) they can skip components except for the most expensive. I could simply say that you had been hit so hard in the head you forgot the spells left and cannot memorize them due to your current conditions.

Starting level 1, i'm thinking to use the fast exp track, at least initially. I won't probably able to post every day, so need to raise the level of the party as fast as possible.
Hope the answer is good enough

Also, should have said before, i would like to have all the basic roles covered (rogue/scout ; at least one dedicated healer ; at least one pure arcane ; a couple of melee tank or combo tank/ melee DPR)

Mr. Swagger wrote:

Gandal wrote:

In case of wizards they'll be lacking spellbook/components.
Sorceres or other spellcasters who don't need to study to prepare spells will have used up/forgotten the memorized spells due to injury and conditions of imprisonment.

All spellcasters need components unless you have a houserule that they don't or they have taken the eschew materials feat. I am just mentioning this for clarification.

Character: I am working on a concept at the moment, but I might use a character I had in another pbp that stopped if you don't mind.

edit: I may have missed it, but what level are we? It is important for my background story since I intend to multiclass ASAP.

In case of sorceres (what i was thinking when i wrote that line sorry i should have been more specific) they can skip components except for the most expensive. I could simply say that you had been hit so hard in the head you forgot the spells left and cannot memorize them due to your current conditions.

Starting level 1, i'm thinking to use the fast exp track, at least initially. I won't probably able to post every day, so need to raise the level of the party as fast as possible.
Hope the answer is good enough

Are we using max gold, average gold, or will we roll for it?

Are we using max gold, average gold, or will we roll for it?

Already said in the "wealth and Equip" spoiler ; standard (or average) gold as for corebook

Alexander Kilcoyne here- my submission for this game is in this alias. If selected i'll work on the personality more but the character took me several hours to make as it is. Heres my Magus (Black Blade & Kensai archetypes).

Oh yeah, what attribute does Command Undead key off? I suspect charisma but would like to know for sure.

Alexander Kilcoyne here- my submission for this game is in this alias. If selected i'll work on the personality more but the character took me several hours to make as it is. Heres my Magus (Black Blade & Kensai archetypes).

Oh yeah, what attribute does Command Undead key off? I suspect charisma but would like to know for sure.

Charisma

Command Undead

Using foul powers of necromancy, you can command undead creatures, making them into your servants.

Prerequisites: Channel negative energy class feature.

Benefit: As a standard action, you can use one of your uses of channel negative energy to enslave undead within 30 feet. Undead receive a Will save to negate the effect. The DC for this Will save is equal to 10 + 1/2 your cleric level + your Charisma modifier. Undead that fail their saves fall under your control, obeying your commands to the best of their ability, as if under the effects of control undead. Intelligent undead receive a new saving throw each day to resist your command. You can control any number of undead, so long as their total Hit Dice do not exceed your cleric level. If you use channel energy in this way, it has no other effect (it does not heal or harm nearby creatures). If an undead creature is under the control of another creature, you must make an opposed Charisma check whenever your orders conflict.

Gandal: I had one of the elder scrolls game at one point. I liked the story, more than how the game played. It has been a while so after I do a little research I will make a background story that fits the world.

I was referring to the spell-like ability the Dunmer receive as a racial bonus (Command undead the spell not the feat).

Would you prefer bard(archeologist) or alchemist for a base? Either way, I would be probably be looking at the same overall concept, but which base is used would determine methods used by the character.

Nice PC Zesaste.
Since this is mostly an experiment i forgot about the key attribute. Since it is charisma you could maybe improve your charisma score a bit? if the PC is too weak we can always say that in your case the key attribute is intelligence.

Sorry if sometime my use of English brings up some misunderstanding, as you probably know or read by now i'm italian.

Would you prefer bard(archeologist) or alchemist for a base? Either way, I would be probably be looking at the same overall concept, but which base is used would determine methods used by the character.

Personally i'm a fan of bards so if you please :)

I plan on being an Imperial rogue/inquisitor. I will start off as a rogue and then go inquisitor.

I should be able to handle scouting and some DPR if I go that route.

I'll probably end up as more of a face/combat support role, though I will need to look at the bard archetypes in detail before I can decide anything.

This is Mr.Swagger. The mechanics have to be fixed so that my character is legal for your game. I have more gold than I should and the race does not fit.

Nice PC Zesaste.

Since this is mostly an experiment i forgot about the key attribute. Since it is charisma you could maybe improve your charisma score a bit? if the PC is too weak we can always say that in your case the key attribute is intelligence.

Sorry if sometime my use of English brings up some misunderstanding, as you probably know or read by now i'm italian.

I have no problem with it being based off Charisma and Zesaste being particularly bad at commanding undead; it even ties in nicely with his families religious beliefs as the Nine frown upon ancestor worship and raising/controlling the head.

Charisma is not a perfect dump stat for Zesaste as he wants to be using UMD as well as the fact that his control Undead will be weak- but thats ok. I really wanted him to be a very competent spellsword.

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He displays to me as a goblinoid subtype.maybe you just forgot to adjust the race?

I'll have a character up soon. Female Breton Witch.

I'm definitely interested in this. I'm thinking an Imperial female ranger specialized in ranged combat.

Rashun Tollinger wrote:

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He displays to me as a goblinoid subtype.maybe you just forgot to adjust the race?

At that time I only had the background done that is why I said the mechanics had to be fixed. I also had too much gold because he was in another campaign, but it is ready now.

This is Vinland's character. My profile shows important character information. I have not yet calculated familiar stats or spells. I want to see if this character is accepted first. I also didn't do equipment since we start in a dungeon without anything.

Can I assume that her familiar escaped unscathed when she was captured, and will find her when she is free?

Can I assume that her familiar escaped unscathed when she was captured, and will find her when she is free?

That is more or less the same thing i was thinking, so yes :)

I'll put in my 2 copper pieces.

Sho'Dar. CG Young male Khajiit Bard [Arcane Duelist] lvl 1
STR 12, DEX 18, CON 11, INT 14, WIS 8, CHA 14
BAB +0 [+1 or +4 melee, +4 ranged]
Fort +0, Ref +6, Will +1
Movement: 40', AC: 14, HP: 8
Race abilities: Darkvision 60', Languages: Common, Khajiit, Imperial, Altmer, +10' base move, Cause Fear 1/day, Cat's Luck 1/day [roll reflex twice], Bite 1d6, Claw 1d4, Climb 20'
Bard abilities: Bardic Performance [6r], Cantrips, Distraction, Fascinate, Inspire Courage +1
Arcane Duelist: Arcane Strike, Rallying Cry
Cantrips: Daze, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Prestidigitation
Spells: Delusional Pride, Touch of Gracelessness
Feats: Weapon Finesse
Skill ranks: Acrobatics 1/+8, Bluff 1/+6, Diplomacy 1/+6, Escape Artist 1/+8, Intimidate 1/+6, Perform [Oratory] 1/+6, Sleight of Hand 1/+8, UMD 1/+6
Equipment: Rapier, Leather Armor, Buckler, Backpack, Bedroll, Scroll case, Explorer's Outfit, 10gp Hat, Scarf Pocketed, Belt Pouch, Combat Scabbard, Waterskin, 25 gold, 9 silver

I can do a write up on him if you want, but basically street urchin trying to get by

I think I shall go with Alric, Dunmer Court Dirge Bard
Background: Born and raised in the Morrowind court, he was discovered very early on to have a voice that would appeal beyond the grave. To this end, he was trained, steeped in the Deadric tradition, to speak with the the ancestors of his people, giving voice to their wisdom and advice. Drawn to the court by forces beyond himself, he was forced to defend himself and his training rigourously. Eventually, after getting firmly settled in and comfortable, he was forced to leave the court after the advice he gave voice too led to the embarrassment of one of the major houses. Vowing to return one day and get his revenge, he joined the army to prove that he was willing to back his words up with deeds. Having been captured and thrown in prison, he bides his time, keeping his acidic tongue to himself until he can once more work his way into a position of power.

I would play the -heck- out of this game!!!

Sign me up for a Nord Open-Hand Fighter.

I'm seriously looking at open-hand fighter, with a shield and no weapon, using improved unarmed strike and improved shield-bashing. If allowed, I very much want to take the Crane-Style feat-chain, if the flavor text can be ignored and skinned as the Skyrim Warrior batting weapons aside and fighting carefully with shield alone.

I would play the -heck- out of this game!!!

Sign me up for a Nord Open-Hand Fighter.

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Yes, good point on the northern hand to hand style fighting. Anyway there were hand to hand tecniques in medieval europe, i never said i didn't want fighters using bare hands, i simply don't want kung-fu favor.

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I'm STILL not sure what the designers were thinking when they developed the Free-Hand Fighter. "Let's give him medium and heavy armor proficiency and then give him class features he can't use while wearing medium and heavy armor! The cad and tactician and gladiator and unarmed fighter can do away with those and get other neat stuff out of it, but the free-hand fighter? Nahhh... leave them in there." @.o Meanwhile, FHF doesn't stack with any of those archetypes. >.< Brilliant planning there. *fistshake* Still, the elusive, timely tip, and interference class features are too cool to pass up, and I've been dying to play a light-armor fighter. No platemail for me! Skyrim Warrior smash!

Equipment I'm looking for will consist of chain shirt, gauntlets, and heavy spiked steel shield. Seriously considering light 'piecemeal' armor style. Then I can be bare-chested with big gloves and boots. ;p

Is Nordic Frost getting a do-over? Or is it staying chill touch? Even just making it cold damage makes more sense.

Edit: 45 minutes to make a first level character? Not bad. REALLY missing my human bonus feat and skill rank, but hey. HUGE stat bonuses are good too. @.@

FYI: All spell-like abilities are 'sorcerous' in nature. Like the sorcerer, they key off Cha. Since they're innate spontaneous abilities. It would be very odd indeed to have a racial ability that didn't rely on cha. Some characters are better suited to using racial spell-likes than others.

I stretched Rahn's charisma to 12 for the concept, but even then, he'll pretty much never do more than 1d6 NE damage per touch with his Nordic Frost ability.

Necromancer wizards have a hidden charisma PAS requirement!

I'm STILL not sure what the designers were thinking when they developed the Free-Hand Fighter.

To tell the truth i read very little to none of archtypes.I usually look such things when i need it. Of course i have all the books or else i wouldn't have allowed them.Tomorrow will read better the PCs that have been submitted today, as i'm a bit tired (have been sitting in front of this monitor for all the day long as wasn't working today)

I would like to submit Emelia Agrudilius for consideration.

Emelia was born the daughter of an Imperial guard and has been raised with a strong pride in a nation and people. She's the only child of her parents and was traumatized by her father's death while he, an Imperial guard, was on patrol chasing bandits from the town. Emelia at that time swore herself to her nation's service and when she came of age took her father's bow and joined the guard. She has readily given of her talents to the guard in the coming war and despite her own feelings has thrown herself into the Imperial's goals headlong.

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I did average gold from the equipment section for the items listed on the character sheet. I will create an alias if the PC is chosen. :)

*feeds the hot gothy Imperial Ranger a sammich...*

I would like to submit Emelia Agrudilius for consideration.

Emelia was born the daughter of an Imperial guard and has been raised with a strong pride in a nation and people. She's the only child of her parents and was traumatized by her father's death while he, an Imperial guard, was on patrol chasing bandits from the town. Emelia at that time swore herself to her nation's service and when she came of age took her father's bow and joined the guard. She has readily given of her talents to the guard in the coming war and despite her own feelings has thrown herself into the Imperial's goals headlong.

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I did average gold from the equipment section for the items listed on the character sheet. I will create an alias if the PC is chosen. :)

still some days left but i like your PC :)

I'll put in my 2 copper pieces.

Sho'Dar. CG Young male Khajiit Bard [Arcane Duelist] lvl 1
STR 12, DEX 18, CON 11, INT 14, WIS 8, CHA 14
BAB +0 [+1 or +4 melee, +4 ranged]
Fort +0, Ref +6, Will +1
Movement: 40', AC: 14, HP: 8
Race abilities: Darkvision 60', Languages: Common, Khajiit, Imperial, Altmer, +10' base move, Cause Fear 1/day, Cat's Luck 1/day [roll reflex twice], Bite 1d6, Claw 1d4, Climb 20'
Bard abilities: Bardic Performance [6r], Cantrips, Distraction, Fascinate, Inspire Courage +1
Arcane Duelist: Arcane Strike, Rallying Cry
Cantrips: Daze, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Prestidigitation
Spells: Delusional Pride, Touch of Gracelessness
Feats: Weapon Finesse
Skill ranks: Acrobatics 1/+8, Bluff 1/+6, Diplomacy 1/+6, Escape Artist 1/+8, Intimidate 1/+6, Perform [Oratory] 1/+6, Sleight of Hand 1/+8, UMD 1/+6
Equipment: Rapier, Leather Armor, Buckler, Backpack, Bedroll, Scroll case, Explorer's Outfit, 10gp Hat, Scarf Pocketed, Belt Pouch, Combat Scabbard, Waterskin, 25 gold, 9 silver

I can do a write up on him if you want, but basically street urchin trying to get by

Hello Tclifford, sorry i didn't noticed your submission at first, a lot of work and little time for it :(

Not bad for one day :)

Saint Caleth;(M?)Breton Paladin or (M?)Bosmer Magus
Alex Kilcoyne; M Dunmer Magus
Vinland Forever; F Breton Witch
Tclifford; M Khajiit Arcane duelist [bard]
Sunshadow21 ; M Dunmer Dirge [bard]
Purplefixer ; M Nord Open Hand [fighter]
Squeek; F Imperial Ranger
Mr Swagger ; M Imperial Rogue going inquisitor

Overall good.

Only one heavy front line tank and no divine magic so far.

FYI: All spell-like abilities are 'sorcerous' in nature. Like the sorcerer, they key off Cha. Since they're innate spontaneous abilities. It would be very odd indeed to have a racial ability that didn't rely on cha. Some characters are better suited to using racial spell-likes than others.

I stretched Rahn's charisma to 12 for the concept, but even then, he'll pretty much never do more than 1d6 NE damage per touch with his Nordic Frost ability.

Necromancer wizards have a hidden charisma PAS requirement!

I had this doubt when i started the work on the races.In the videogame all races have some spell-like ability, and not always it was possible to translate them in PF.

You want a support divine caster? I got your support divine caster. Actually, a cleric was my second choice. I just like the idea of a Dueling bard cat.

Birard Mene. LN Male Breton Cleric of Arkay
STR 13, DEX 12, CON 14, INT 12, WIS 16, CHA 14
BAB +0 [+2 melee, +1 ranged]
Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +4
Movement: 30', AC: 10, HP: 10
Racial abilities: Languages: Common, Breton, Imperial, Altmer, SR 7, +2 vs Illusion, +2 Spellcraft, Shield 1/day
Clerical abilities: Aura, Channel Possitive energy 1d6 [DC 13, 5ch]. Orisons, Spontaneous casting
Domains: Healing - Rebuke Death 1d4+1 healing [6ch], d - Cure Light Wounds, Death - Bleeding Touch 1d6 [1r], d - Cause Fear
Orisons: Detect Magic, Stabilize, Resistance
1st lvl: Bless, Bane, Cure Light Wounds [d]
Feats: Selective Channeling
Skill ranks: Heal 1 [+7], Know-religion 1 [+5], Sense Motive 1 [+7], Spellcraft 0 [+3]
Equipment: Cold Iron Dagger, Scale Mail, Hvy Wooden Shield, Backpack, Bag waterproof, Bedroll, Candle [10], Cleric's Vestments, Silver Holy symbol, Bullseye lantern, gold 34, silver 3

Birard is on loan from the Order of Arkay to support the troops during the riots. Never really good with the martial arts, he only carries his gods favorite weapon as a symbol of his devotion. Preferring to fall back on his natural abilities to keep combatants off of him and when in a pinch using his Death domain power in a fight.

Birard knows that he is walking a fine line between extremes, but relishes the challenge. He feels that representing the bi-polar nature of his god makes him a better cleric.

I will try to get mine fleshed out later today, but no promises. I learned of a job fair that may take my time. If you need me to, I can consider a different concept to fill an unfilled niche.

I could drop the int to 18 and raise the cha to 10.

Ok, I haven't checked out any of the elder scrolls since I played Arena when it was just on (I think) 8 3.5" diskette.. Lol

However this has garnered my interest and I have an idea for a Human Tank (medium/heavy armor, sword and board or two-handed) that grew up the 3rd brother in a noble family, who saw warfare as his only chance to build a name for himself and make his mother proud (as his father was killed at an early age).

Is there a site/wiki for the Elder Scrolls world/history?

Ok, I haven't checked out any of the elder scrolls since I played Arena when it was just on (I think) 8 3.5" diskette.. Lol

However this has garnered my interest and I have an idea for a Human Tank (medium/heavy armor, sword and board or two-handed) that grew up the 3rd brother in a noble family, who saw warfare as his only chance to build a name for himself and make his mother proud (as his father was killed at an early age).

Is there a site/wiki for the Elder Scrolls world/history?

I've been using the following but I suspect theres a better wiki if you look hard enough.

Link

Welcome Arknight, don't worry i don't require exprience with the videogames of the series. I started looking in this saga with Morrorwind but never really played it, and Oblivion is the only Elder Scrolls game that kept me stuck to the monitor for months.
I'm using both a wiki page and the Oblivion strategy guide for info.

I could drop the int to 18 and raise the cha to 10.

Yes please, as for physical appearance thatis up to your description, but i'm not a follower of the tradition charisma=physical beauty so gabrielle can be as much hot as you desire, at least at the first glance.

The traits we'll be using from the APG.

Combat Traits:
All of them

Faith Traits:
All of them excluding Devotee of the green

Magic Traits:
All of them excluding Gifted Adept,Magical Knack,Magical Lineage

Social Traits:
All of them

Regional Traits:
All of them

Race traits are specific to PF core races so none of them.
Religion traits may be useful, but need to translate them into Nine Divine traits so will post another list asap.

edit: of course if you think these are enough i'll save some work and you can choose your 2 traits right away :)

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I'm STILL not sure what the designers were thinking when they developed the Free-Hand Fighter. "Let's...

I think i got the wrong name for the Nord spell like ability, or used a similar name without knowing it, my bad. Actually the Chill Touch of your race deals Cold damage on a successful melee touch attack

No time to join in, but definitely looking forward to following along. I never finished, but I spent several months adapting ES alchemy to PFRPG in the hopes of running a game there. I am eager to see how this game goes.

*pulls up chair and throws popcorn in microwave*

I thought you were picking our traits DM? Will you permit Heirloom weapon for Zesaste's falcata (its an equipment trait).

Hard to do Faith Traits since the Gods aren't the same, but picked

Necrotic Aura [Goes along with my Death domain background]
Your exposure to the necromantic arts has strengthened your defenses against its vile rot.

Benefit: You gain a +1 trait bonus on saving throws against spells from the necromancy school or any effect that deals negative energy damage.

Reactionary [Explains why he isn't that good of a fighter]
You were bullied often as a child, but never quite developed an offensive response. Instead, you became adept at anticipating sudden attacks and reacting to danger quickly.

Benefit: You gain a +2 trait bonus on Initiative checks.

I had this doubt when i started the work on the races.In the videogame all races have some spell-like ability, and not always it was possible to translate them in PF.

Shocking Grasp, Change damage to cold. GO!