DM Grey's Strange Aeons

Game Master Lloyd Jackson

Actually never mind, I know I can't keep up reliably with the required posting rate so I will be backing out. Good luck all!

Ok. This is Dorian Grey's submission.

I am still working on it, but this gives you the concept a bit.

Any questions, or comments?

Thank you for running.

Am I a bad person for imagining a Frank N Furtur bard for this game?

I'm working on my character as we speak; it may be tomorrow before I finish it but I'll get it done by tomorrow at the latest. Regardless, the crunch will be done soon.

I can find no mention of it elsewhere, so I wanted to make sure...since we're all just waking up in an asylum, I'm assuming we are also waking up with no equipment or supplies, right? If that's the case, how do we handle starting equipment/gold?

No equipment to start, that is right.

Am I a bad person for imagining a Frank N Furtur bard for this game?

I actually love that idea, but... I'm not sure how well it'd go over after the initial humor plays out.

That said, DM Grey, would you be alright with me taking a single utility talent from Kineticists of Porphyra III for the aerokineticist I plan to put together for this?

Without going to the trouble of screencapping or putting the file up somewhere I'd have to remove it from later, it pretty much just replaces Basic Aerokinesis and instead allows for the character to do either bludgeoning or slashing damage with air blasts.

If not, that's fine.

I'm torn between a few ideas, but the one I'm most interested in right now is playing a Reanimated Medium. According to the archetype, you possess your own dead body (which seems pretty metal), and run around doing stuff, which is neat. Functionally you're alive and all, but its only because your spirit stuck around to control the sack of meat that used to keep it in place.

However, I'm thinking a fun twist might be the character either doesn't know that he's dead, or at the very least doesn't remember how he died, as it occurred during the period affected by his amnesia. I'd like to imagine whatever caused his death is... pretty obvious, if only because having a character animate his own corpse loses some of its charm if no one can tell you're dead. In my mind, what would probably explain him sticking around is some weird mythos magic that screwed with his soul. I'd probably right up his backstory with him having been another class, but I'm not sure what class I'd want for that just yet.

Does that idea sound good to you?

I will apply with this char Epharil the collector,
Ustalven Occultist. While most people from Ustalav are humans, even those have now and then a discreet, or not so discreet little affair.

I'll need to fiddle with the backstory a bit, or just leave it I guess, it won't matter much in the grand scheme of things.

Old character I had made for an Emerald Spire run that never saw the light of day. I did make a kineticist but... it seems like there are a lot of casters in the running as it is.

Actually never mind, I know I can't keep up reliably with the required posting rate so I will be backing out. Good luck all!

After reading this quote, I went back to the Gameplay spoiler and read it very carefully and don't believe that I can make the posting requirements also, so Mahk is withdrawing also.

Good Luck and Good Gaming to all of you !

-- david

The posting requirements worry me as well. I nearly posted on day #1, but I've been looking at the timings pretty carefully.
My trouble is that I am in Australia, and on AEST. I can post something twice a day, but I'm not sure how well it would sync up with the other players.
For the record I was hoping to double-down on the memory loss and go with a Psychic with the Amnesia archetype and the Abomination Discipline.

@DM Grey - how spread out over the day do you think people's posts will be? Are you looking for people in similar time zones?

Im from South africa. Usually my evening is US afternoon
So yes. At what is our GM looking at

To answer the posting questions, I'm not looking for people in any particular time zones. I figure I'll post before clocking in at work, player's posts will trickle in throughout the day, then post again after clocking out. Players will post throughout the evening/night/morning etc. Apologies if it sounded as though you need to be in a US timezone or post as specific times.

Pale King: Concept is fine. Occult classes won't have any issues. Just so you know, your character would not remember growing up. They would, in essence, be a child in an adult body in addition to the new powers.

Nutcase: Thanks for the additional information. I'm going to stick with regular classes though.

Grymm: Mind telling me a bit more about her?

Howard Lovecraft: Tell me about him.

Li: Vigilante (Warlock) sounds okay. I'm not up to speed on the Vigilante class, so please don't make anything unbalanced.

@Kamenhero: Oracle works fine too.

Zayne: Yes, Gunslinger is fine. Feeling out the backstory is okay too. In that case though, tell me a bit about yourself and your play style?

Azih: Thanks for the complete Peyton.

Bilbo: I usually have reservations about character with mental attributes less than 10, but it looks like you've put some thought into it. Thanks for the submmission.

Loup: I'd allow Foul Brand, but have it altered to be a Mythos sign. Reflavored Forbidden Knowledge is kosher. Hard and fast rule is your characters remember nothing about the last several years. Before that, you remember vague generalities, such as being a soldier but not what nation/employer you worked for, or isolate specifics, such as the layout and class schedule of the University of Lepidstadt but not what you did there.

Dorian: Concept is okay, as long as the character is functional and doesn't disrupt the party. Eccentric and unhinged is okay, raving mad is not.

Manny: Similar to above, as long as it does not disrupt the party, go for it.

Thurl: Purchase starting equipment as usual, so I know what you want your character to have, you will have opportunities to recover some of it throughout the asylum. Let me know if there is anything piece of starting equipment particularly important to your character.

Xelaaredn: I'm giving tentative approval, but might change my mind later if it looks to be a problem. Mind shooting me the text in a pm?

JDPhipps: Concept sounds interesting. I'd say he knows he's dead, but doesn't remember dying.

Ephiril: Nice use of the tables. Mind giving the text for those results?

Varis: It might matter, but submission looks good.

This is Samarat, a Vudrani noble who used to be an investigator, and woke up in an asylum as a Lore oracle.

I intend to flavor the lore oracle abilities as having an alien presence in his mind, caused by some event during or around the events that caused the amnesia (possibly his mind swap campaign trait?) that causes him to be able to remember things that he has never done and know things he has never learned, along with granting him spellcasting ability.

The idea of playing a character that shares his mind with a silent, inscrutable presence that gives unbidden, eerily accurate knowledge seems to be kind of awesome, especially once he gets the Automatic Writing revelation and starts to wake up in the morning to journal entries he doesn't remember writing that rave about the future in mad, cryptic messages.

Awesome, thanks! I figured it'd be a Mythos Sign or some such, so I'll go ahead and include that on the sheet. Forbidden Knowledge being a go is great, too--not super powerful for the character, honestly, but it seems neat and adds some stuff to him. I'll work on backstory too, and seeing the use of the tables, that actually strikes me as a neat way to generate a background for a character with little memory of the past, lemme give that a go...

I was planning on running him as Eccentric and unhinged, so that wording is perfect. He will debuff targets (evil eyes hex), and he will also be able to stack on conditions via card throwing. He has good social skills and some knowledges.
No worries about disrupting the group, he does have a high Int.

This is Laufey, an Urban Bloodrager with the Arcane bloodline. She was originally developed for a ROTRL campaign, but I think she might be a good fit for Strange Aeons as well. She's quite meat and potatoes as a build, no occult stuff in her build. I don't have the book myself, so I figure a martial character would be best for me.

I haven't yet made any changes to adapt her, but they would be rather minor. Her backstory would stay the same unless we need to use the background tables. Just a few modifications to change her location.

"Foe of the Strange" or "Pugnacious" look like the most fitting campaign traits. I'd take one of them, probably whichever one did not overlap with another PC.

I figured I would go ahead and post her now to see if I'm right about a good fit, and if anything would need modification so I could just do everything at once.

Oh, the Player's Guide calls out Aklo as a useful language the characters are unlikely to know at the beginning. It's coincidental Laufey has it. I chose it for the ROTRL version because I figured it would be a reasonable language for her to have learned form her mother. I can alter it to another if needed of course.

So Grymm. She is an anti spellcaster spellcaster. Heh. Focusing on counterspells. Hence going for the specific PrC. Never played a wizard before. Not a pure wizard anyway. But best class for this idea and the PrC

Idea is that she patrols the boundries between realms and defends against unwanted entities from crossing over. How she wound up where she is. Well. Thats part of the story, right? Also why i chose sylph. Air. Travel. Etc.
=^^=

Nutcase: Thanks for the additional information. I'm going to stick with regular classes though.

OK.

*Goes back to find another " ' normal person ' caught in a crazy situation" concept.

All right, have an idea for something that's kinda appropriate to the original Lovecraft, albeit in a more modern and less offensive way than the original stories (I hope) - "Savage" from a tribe that probably fell to worship of the Dark Tapestry. I was thinking she might be a Lirgeni (The name she goes by having been given to her by the cult that captured her, since I can't find any info on her names) who pushed further inland after their people were scattered by the fall of Aroden.

Vahyu Merya

This is Thurl posting on a new alias; I've decided to go a different direction and return to my original character idea but a bit fleshed out. I'm soon going to be submitting a scimitar-wielding human Warpriest of Sarenrae, dex-based and picking up Dervish Dance as soon as possible.

Working on the build now but I probably won't be able to post the full stats until tomorrow. I'll get it in as quickly as possible, though!

@DM Grey Rabano's holy symbol is pretty important, as without it he won't be able to cast DF spells while channeling his Hierophant spirit. Likewise, without a spell component pouch he won't be able to cast material component spells while channeling either the Hierophant or Archmage.

Hey, I'm super interested in this. I know I'm kinda late, but here's my character's "fragmented memory-" the one thing she remembers:

Alright, thematically, she's a mindblade magus, and with your permission, I would like to add the kensei archetype to that. I'm not trying to circumvent the equipment loss, I've just wanted to do this for a while.

Forgot to factor in background skills, will do so when I get home from work. Will also shoot you the text for the kineticist talent I had asked about, though since I submitted this swashbuckler instead it might not matter.

(Unless you want to see both characters. I'm happy to fill either role.)

Tagging for interest real quick; just caught wind of this but it's closing on 2 AM my time. I'll work up a rough draft when I wake up.

Zayne: Yes, Gunslinger is fine. Feeling out the backstory is okay too. In that case though, tell me a bit about yourself and your play style?

Let's see. I've been on the boards several years and I am in two campaigns that have been going for well over 2 years. I tend to post at least once a day and usually give fair warning if I can't can't. I am not sure how to describe play style though. I certainly prefer action over analysis. I like to be doing something, moving in a direction even if it isn't the right one. Nothing worse than getting stuck because no one has a definite opinion and there appears to be no direction for the characters. So out of character I like to move things along. In character I like to take time formulate a post. I have recently really gotten into describing actions, especially spells, rather than just saying I attack and make some rolls. I look pushing meaningful RP with other characters and NPC's or, if my character happens to be particularly stoic, at least offering things others can comment on. That enough?

I do at least have a personality and hints towards the backstory but I'd like the game to fill them in. He's built with hunting in mind, Stealth, Climb, Survival, Ranged damage and so forth (Cliff Master Trait). Probably a hunter. But for some reason he is in Ustalav and not the wilderness. That seems odd. I wonder why. And the "feeling of kinship" you mentioned towards all these other people? He isn't very talkative and comes off as stoic and intimidating (Enduring Stoicism Trait). And yet he feels he knows them. What do they see in him? Why do they trust him enough to be friends? I'd like to answer these questions as we go along. Keep things flexible.

I have a couple of concepts, hunter-type being one, but I am thinking now of how a "simple" solder-type would react, when dropped into this unimaginable situation. So here is a start - still tweaking a few things.

Quick update before sleep. Since we have a good number of interesting submissions already, I'm going to close recruitment Monday evening at 6pm central time. I'll announce selection Tuesday.

As far as personal items that are important, his deck of harrow cards (spellbook) and component pouches would be about it really.

To answer the posting questions, I'm not looking for people in any particular time zones. I figure I'll post before clocking in at work, player's posts will trickle in throughout the day, then post again after clocking out. Players will post throughout the evening/night/morning etc. Apologies if it sounded as though you need to be in a US timezone or post as specific times.

Ephiril: Nice use of the tables. Mind giving the text for those results?

Background almost completly done. Warning some of it is mature content!

Loup Blanc here posting in because I saw the notice of recruitment closing tomorrow, and I don't want to forget to post then if anything comes up. Stats are all in the profile, background stuff isn't just yet. I didn't bother choosing super mundane gear since there's a fair chance we won't find it anyway; in answer to the question of what's important to him, mainly the longsword he got through his trait, and his holy symbol. Everything else would be replaceable, although his armor setup is ideally what I'd like at least to start.

Also still here. Will make a profile if chosen :)

Dot. Sounds interesting!

Removing my hat from the ring - not getting my mojo and other pbps are keeping me well focussed.

Besides looks like there are numerous excellent concepts in the mix. Good luck all.

I would like to submit Ulfric Bjarnasson, Half-Orc, Oathboud Paladin(Oath Against Corruption) of Sarenrae. The background is done and I have picked his attributes, feat and traits, I just need to finish his stats, skills and gear.

EDIT- Should be done now

( Aight, here's my submission. The name and core stats were originally for a different AP that petered out very early on. I've made a few modifications to suit this campaign.)

Michael Carenae
Male angel-blooded aasimar (angelkin) paladin (divine defender, warrior of the holy light) 1 (Pathfinder Player Companion: Blood of Angels 21, Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 116, 118, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 7)
LG Medium outsider (native)
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +2 shield)
hp 12 (1d10+2)
Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +2
Resist acid 5, cold 5, electricity 5
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee dagger +5 (1d4+4/19-20) or
. . longsword +5 (1d8+4/19-20)
Special Attacks smite evil 1/day (+3 attack and AC, +1 damage)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 1st; concentration +4)
. . 1/day—alter self
Paladin Spell-Like Abilities (CL 1st; concentration +4)
. . At will—detect evil
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 10, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 16
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 15
Feats Saving Shield[APG]
Traits - custom trait -, planetar’s visions
Skills Acrobatics -6 (-10 to jump), Diplomacy +7, Heal +2, Knowledge (religion) +4, Sense Motive +4; Racial Modifiers +2 Heal
Languages Celestial, Common
SQ variant channeling (protection variant channeling[UM])
Combat Gear oil (3); Other Gear scale mail, heavy wooden shield, dagger, longsword, backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, canteen[UE], flint and steel, gear maintenance kit[UE], hemp rope (50 ft.), holy text[UE], lamp, silver holy symbol of Iomedae, small tent, soap (2), torch (5), trail rations (10), waterskin, 27 gp, 1 sp, 8 cp
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Special Abilities
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Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Detect Evil (At will) (Sp) You can use detect evil at will (as the spell).
Energy Resistance, Acid (5) You have the specified Energy Resistance against Acid attacks.
Energy Resistance, Cold (5) You have the specified Energy Resistance against Cold attacks.
Energy Resistance, Electricity (5) You have the specified Energy Resistance against Electricity attacks.
Protection Variant Channeling (±1 Sacred) AC bonus/penalty
Saving Shield As an immediate action, add a 2 shield bonus to an adjacent ally's AC.
Smite Evil (1/day) (Su) +3 to hit, +1 to damage, +3 deflection bonus to AC when used.
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This is Li Huli Jing

I didn't do spells because they require a spellbook, and we were told no equipment, so she has no spells to start with.

Here's the pseudo-backstory for my currently unnamed character. I figured this'd be a perfect fit for an Amnesiac Psychic (with the reborn discipline).

Also, on a somewhat related note, this being a very Hastur/mythos themed AP, I'd like to shamelessly invite any fans of such things to check out recruitment for my "King in Yellow" Call of Cthulhu game which centers heavily around Hastur.

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Amnesia. A word derived from the ancient Azlanti "forgetfulness," or more literally "without memory." It was the first word I remembered when I awoke.

I do not know who I am. I do not know where I am, or even why I am. And yet I do not believe this term amnesia applies to me. For I am not without memory.

I remember building sandcastles with the strange brass-handed man on the shore of the Lake of Mists and Veils and giving him directions to my father's castle.

I remember bleeding out in foul Worldwound dirt, contemplating the karmic justice I'd met for abandoning my fellow crusaders to the horrors which I lacked the resolve to face.

I remember my first taste of flesh as a goblin babe when I bit off my brother's ear not out of malice or hunger but curiosity.

I remember the cold kiss of the silver crown upon my shaved head as I was coronated princess of a long dead empire.

I remember a sea of gold, accumulated over centuries, so vast that many of the petty dragon-slayers who came for me drowned in it.

I remember waving goodbye to the boy on the beach who had been so fascinated by my brass hand, as I set off to kill Lord Lodovka in his own house.

You must understand, my condition is not that I remember nothing - I remember everything.

The crunch for Jayson is finished; I haven't finished the fluff yet, but given how limited character backgrounds for this campaign are, it shouldn't take me that long to get the rest of the character finished. For ease of viewing, the character profile is here:

Also, DM Grey, I have a question: Since the "True Devotion" trait allows the selector to use one of their domain or inquisition powers one additional time per day, but the Warpriest's thing is the Blessing, would you be willing to allow one additional use per day of Blessing use instead? Or would that be an unbalanced trade?

Well this blew up.... will still submit a character though.

Here is a near final revision for my submission with a few tweaks to fit the concept. The concept is based on the Unbreakable Archetype fighter. Every time you think he is finished, he gets back up and keeps on coming at you. Please let me know if you need more background at this time, although I will work on getting more by tomorrow.

I'd like to submit Milton McMurray herald caller of Iomedae.

what about Background skills, will you allow those?

Alright, I think I finally have my oracle ready. I'm not totally satisfied, but I think he's going to be a dedicated caster, mostly focusing on buffing and summoning, with some healing to keep the party up.

what about Background skills, will you allow those?

Was confirmed on page one, yes.

Toridel is of Varisian descent, a fact somewhat obvious from his features. He speaks the common Taldane tongue, with a distinct Ustalav accent, and those familiar with the country would probably quickly identify him as coming from the valleys of Soivoda.

He stands erect, his carriage noble and his stance that of a warrior. His head though...It looks as if someone has opened it up and then stitched it back together. Fresh scars line his face, and much of his hair is missing - where it is starting to grow back, it has done so in clumps. A closer inspection shows blood in his ears - though whether that is from some external trauma, or from internal bleeding is unclear.

Race: Human (Varisian of Ustalav) (awareness alternate racial trait)
Class: Monk - could easily multi class later on, we'll see how character development happens.
AP Trait: Foe of the Strange
Alignment: Lawful Neutral.

Stats: S/D/C/I/W/Ch 14/14/12/8/18(*)/10
(*) Human Racial bonus on Wisdom.
Feat: Fey Foundling

Skill points:
Perception; Sense motive; know(history)*; know(religion); know(nobility)*; know(dungeoneering);
(*) Background skill point

While Toridel can remember nothing of his past, he suspects that he was either noble, or at least part of the retinue of a noble before somehow arriving where he is. He is sure he had some important information that he had to get back to.... someone.

I am aware this is not a complete stat block, hopefully it gives a good enough feel for what the character would be like to see whether he would fit into the group well.

Here's my submission

Important items are the holy symbol in the Inquisitor's kit and his lute, nothing else is terribly necessary. Lawful Evil works best for the character but if there is a paladin in the group I can switch to Lawful Neutral with no problem.

Submission ready! Fifteen is a fighter who thinks its a rogue! :) (Or at least that's the party role it fills best...)

Important equipment... nothing is desperately important. Without memories Fifteen can't appreciate why the swords are important.