Hey DM, Wren played through about the first book and a half in a prior life. I'm currently playing in another RotR game that is in the second book as well. I've never got to play the third book and above, and I'd love to level Wren to 11th and give it a go.
I've got a backstory linked to her profile that I created in her prior adventure.
Should I level her now, or wait until if I were selected? If you have any issues or questions, please let me know, and I'll be happy to edit, explain or correct whatever.
Thanks for your consideration.
HP rolls:
2nd level
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So, rounding up on those less than three, Wren should have 46 HP, not counting Con bonus, favored class bonuses, or Toughness feats.
DM:
Dotting for now, building a level 11 character from nothing ain't easy!
Two questions for the handsomest of the most handsomes DMs:
1) How do you feel about Prestige Classes?
2) And about the samurai? Especially the Sword Saint samurai.
Why do I ask, you may think. I love melée types, but I'd rather not focus exclusively on fighting. So I thought about some kind of eldritch knight, but instead of picking magus and shocking grasp everything to ashes I may be trying a fighter/wizard or fighter/witch or something like that so I can be a capable fighter but with added utility.
The second question is because I love me some highly resilient melee brutes!
I am guessing that you are thinking of the Blood Rager, but Warpriest could also work. As well as Shaman with the right spirit(s).
In ACG there's the bloodrager, mixture of Barbarian and Sorcerer. While it's frontloaded and simple to use (Albeit MAD) I share your opinion of Prestige Classes not being used enough.
It may be because I started playing dnd 3.5 and still play it, but I find that PrCs add a lot of versatility, options and even flavour!
And now that you told me every Prestige Class is allowed I'll check them and run them by you. I don't want to abuse the permission hehe.
The book is called Paths of Prestige, if anyone was wondering to what our wonderful DM is referring.
Dotting for some interest. Possibly Tattooed Sorcerer into the tattooed mystic prc from that very book, with magical knack so I don't lose caster level on top of spells/day and spells known. Summoning magic that literally jumps off of my skin :)
We doing background skills? I'd like to put some stuff in a performance skill but sorcerers don't have a ton of points to throw around.
2 questions: Can we pregame-craft? And can we use the magic item design rules to convert existing items into tattoo form by using Inscribe Magic Tattoo? It's a lot more expensive, but it also doesn't occupy slots RAW, basically doubling the available wondrous item slots. I'd be willing to accept a houserule that magic tats take up the appropriate slot and the highest CL between a physical item and a tattoo takes precedence, because the whole not taking up the slots thing reeks of cheese. I just want my wondrous items to be awesome tattoos.
EDIT: Another, slightly related question. Since crafting reduces the cost of mundane items too, can my Holy Symbol Tattoo be inked in something other than black for the normal price since I can make the things myself, even if you decide to kibosh crafting? I feel like a black tattoo for a Varisian Desna worshiper is almost blasphemous.
DM, I have everything except updated shopping for magic items done. We are due to be snowed in this weekend, so I'll get that part updated and get the sheet cleaned up then. Any questions, let me know.
Alright. Zarion Draseit, Varisian tattoo artist and conjurer, AKA "Beastskin Draseit", is approaching something resembling completion. Just got to finish up with the crunch, which is mainly calculations.
Total of 47HP from hit dice, not counting Constitution.
Looking at all these arcane somethings, sorcerers and wizards I may change my idea to a character that can be your lovely muscle and/or healer, or I can try and build a tanky Eldritch Knight, who knows.
I will come with 2-3 concepts and post them later so we can discuss them, because if we are a team I'd like to count on you for this!
Level 11 is particularly a sweet spot for my Arcane half-orc (maybe urban) Bloodrager idea - I may be throwing my hat in the ring with him. I should have time to ponder his crunch later today, since I already have a base idea in my head for his fluff.
@EmissaryOfTheNorth: Another 'arcane something' I guess :D
EDIT: Or a Slayer -> Horizon Walker -> Slayer. Hmmmmmmm.
DM Mathpro, any advice on what favored terrains might be useful? Additionally, do you allow the Dimensional Agility feat chain?
I am most likely going with a definite melee role - whether the Bloodrager, Slayer or Magus :D
Pssh. Melee is for summons. Why hit things when I can get hound archons to do it for me?
Thinking ranger/sorcerer/arcane archer
Camael
Male dusk elf arcane archer 1/ranger (skirmisher) 6/sorcerer 4 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 128)
CG Medium humanoid (elf)
Init +11; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +16
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+6 armor, +4 Dex)
hp 67 (11 HD; 4d6+7d10)
Fort +7, Ref +11, Will +7
Weaknesses light sensitivity
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee dagger +11/+6 (1d4+2/19-20)
Ranged +1 flaming returning throwing axe +13 (1d6+10 plus 1d6 fire) or
. . oathbow +15/+10 (1d8+11/19-20/×3)
Special Attacks combat style (archery), enhance arrows (magic), favored enemies (aberrations +2, magical beasts +4)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 11th; concentration +14)
. . 1/day—dream
Bloodline Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +7)
. . 6/day—lullaby
Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 4th; concentration +7)
. . 2nd (4/day)—frost fall[UC] (DC 15)
. . 1st (7/day)—burning hands (DC 14), color spray (DC 14), sleep (DC 15), true strike
. . 0 (at will)—dancing lights, daze (DC 13), detect magic, ghost sound (DC 13), penumbra[UM], read magic
. . Bloodline Dreamspun
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 18, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 16
Base Atk +9; CMB +11; CMD 25
Feats Arcane Armor Training, Deadly Aim, Endurance, Eschew Materials, Improved Initiative, Improved Precise Shot, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Silent Spell, Weapon Focus (longbow)
Traits monster hunter, regional recluse: arsmeril or crying leaf, warrior of old
Skills Appraise +6, Climb +11, Craft (bows) +5, Handle Animal +7, Heal +6, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +7, Knowledge (nature) +7, Perception +16, Sense Motive +9, Spellcraft +10, Stealth +18, Survival +11, Swim +6, Use Magic Device +11; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception, silent hunter
Languages Common, Draconic, Elven
SQ arcane focus, dreamspeaker, elf ranger, favored terrain (forest +2), hunter's bond (companions), hunter's trick (hunter's trick [defensive bow stance]), hunter's tricks, nightmare boots (smoking), nightmareboots (ignition), oppressive expectations, track +3, wild empathy +9
Combat Gear +1 arrows (50), nightmare boots[UE], potion of cure light wounds, potion of cure moderate wounds, potion of delay poison; Other Gear +2 shadow mithral chain shirt, +1 flaming returning throwing axe, oathbow (+2 Str), dagger, bracers of falcon's aim[UE], ring of spell knowledge i[UE], ring of spell knowledge ii[UE], treeform cloak[UE], bedroll, belt pouch, flint and steel, masterwork backpack[APG], mess kit[UE], trail rations (5), waterskin, 232 gp, 4 sp
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Special Abilities
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+2 to critical confirmations (Longbow) Choose a weapon from the following list: longbow, longsword, rapier, shortbow, short sword, or any weapon with "elven" in its name. Add +1/2 on critical hit confirmation rolls made while using that weapon (maximum bonus of +4). This bonus does not st
Arcane Armor Training Swift action: -10% arcane spell failure due to armor.
Arcane Focus +2 to concentration checks to cast arcane spells defensively.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Deadly Aim -3/+6 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Dreamspeaker +1 [Divination] & sleep spell DCs.
Dreamspun When you cast a spell at a single creature, gain +1/2 spell level AC and saves vs. that creature for 1r.
Endurance +4 to a variety of fort saves, skill and ability checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Enhance Arrows (magic) (Su) Every nonmagical arrow you fire has a +1 enhancement bonus.
Eschew Materials Cast spells without materials, if component cost is 1 gp or less.
Favored Enemy (Aberrations +2) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs. Favored Enemy (Aberrations) foes.
Favored Enemy (Magical Beasts +4) (Ex) +4 to rolls vs. Favored Enemy (Magical Beasts) foes.
Favored Terrain (Forest +2) (Ex) +2 to rolls when in Favored Terrain (Forest).
Hunter's Trick (Defensive Bow Stance) (Ex) The ranger can use this trick as a swift action. Until the start of his next turn, his ranged attacks do not provoke attacks of opportunity.
Hunter's Tricks (4/day) (Ex) Various tricks.
Hunting Companions (1 rounds) (Ex) Grant half favored enemy bonus to allies in 30' as move action.
Improved Precise Shot Ignore AC bonuses and miss chance from anything less than total cover/concealment.
Light Sensitivity (Ex) Dazzled as long as remain in bright light.
Lullaby (6/day) (Sp) As lullaby but no concentration and penalty is -4.
Nightmare boots (smoking, 3/day) Activate as a swift action to gain concealment until end of turn.
Nightmareboots (ignition, 1/day, DC 13) On melee hit, deal 2d6 fire dam in 5 ft radius (Ref half).
Oppressive Expectations When you fail a skill check -2 with that skill until you succeed or fail a different skill.
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.
Silent Hunter Reduce Stealth penalty for moving by -5, can make Stealth checks while running (at -20 - includes reduced penalty).
Silent Spell Cast a spell with no verbal components. +1 Level.
Track +3 Add the listed bonus to survival checks made to track.
Wild Empathy +9 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.
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Born in the Kyonin outpost, of Crying Leaf. I was trained to be a warden of the Mierani forest. My clan is tasked with keeping the Drow and other denizens contained, and to keep the other races away from our ruins and our shame.
I was on sentry duty one night, Near Celwynvian. When a Drow raiding party snuck by my position using magic. They made it into the forest where they discovered and killed a unicorn. The sound of battle alerted me to my failure. Swearing my vengeance I slew the leader of the raiding band. Harrying the rest back to their hole in the ground. When i returned to the site of the battle. I buried the unicorn. Keeping only a braid of her mane. I carry it ,as a badge of shame, woven into my hair. I looted my boots and axe from the leaders corpse. I left the rest for the animals to scavenge.
Do to my years of exemplary service. The elders took pity on me. They reassigned me to scouting the human lands. Looking for signs of the Drow, or other aberrations. Coming to the surface from below.
Having heard of a devil in the human settlement of Sandpoint. I had started my investigations there.
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Damn. Should have stayed up longer yesterday.
Kresham Gull
Male human (Varisian) arcane archer 2/ranger (guide, dungeon rover, trapper) 1/wizard 8 (Pathfinder Player Companion: Dungeoneer's Handbook, Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 125, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 65)
CG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +6; Senses Perception +14
Aura elemental manipulation (30 ft.)
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Defense
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AC 22, touch 16, flat-footed 18 (+6 armor, +2 deflection, +4 Dex)
hp 62 (11 HD; 8d6+3d10+8)
Fort +7, Ref +11, Will +9
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Ranged +1 seeking composite longbow +16/+11 (1d8+5/×3)
Special Attacks enhance arrows (magic), imbue arrow, intense spells (+4 damage), ranger's focus
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 11th; concentration +11)
. . 3/day—dancing lights
Wizard Spells Prepared (CL 9th; concentration +15)
. . 5th—cone of cold (DC 22), fire snake[APG] (DC 22), waves of fatigue
. . 4th—detonate[APG] (DC 22), dragon's breath[APG] (DC 22), obsidian flow[UC] (DC 20), stoneskin
. . 3rd—flame arrow, fly, lightning bolt (DC 20), magic circle against evil, silver darts[ACG] (DC 19)
. . 2nd—arrow eruption[APG], cat's grace, fire breath[APG] (DC 20), flurry of snowballs (DC 19), fox's cunning, mirror image, sonic scream[ACG] (DC 19)
. . 1st—burning hands (DC 18), burning hands (2, DC 18), gravity bow[APG] (3), grease
. . 0 (at will)—light, mage hand, mending, prestidigitation
. . Opposition Schools Divination, Enchantment
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 18, Con 10, Int 22, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +7; CMB +9; CMD 25
Feats Alchemical Affinity, Arcane Armor Training, Big Game Hunter, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Scribe Scroll, Spell Focus (evocation), Varisian Tattoo[ISWG], Weapon Focus (longbow)
Traits giant slayer, reactionary
Skills Appraise +10, Climb +6, Disable Device +17, Fly +18, Handle Animal +4, Knowledge (arcana) +20, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +13, Knowledge (engineering) +13, Knowledge (geography) +13, Knowledge (history) +13, Knowledge (local) +13, Knowledge (nature) +13, Knowledge (nobility) +13, Knowledge (planes) +20, Knowledge (religion) +13, Linguistics +10, Perception +14 (+16 in underground environment to notice traps, potential cave-ins and dangerous flora), Spellcraft +20, Stealth +10, Survival +4, Swim +6
Languages Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Giant, Sylvan, Thassilonian, Varisian
SQ arcane bond (ring of the swift beast [1/day]), stone scouting, trapfinding +1, vermin affinity, versatile evocation
Combat Gear ring of the swift beast; Other Gear +2 mithral chain shirt, +1 seeking composite longbow (+2 Str), arrows (20), bracers of archery, greater, cloak of resistance +2, headband of vast intelligence +4, ring of protection +2, robe of components[UE], masterwork backpack[APG], 7,150 gp
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Tracked Resources
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Arcane Bond (Ring of the swift beast (1/day)) (1/day) (Sp) - 0/1
Arrows - 0/20
Dancing Lights (3/day) - 0/3
Elemental Manipulation (8 rounds/day) (Su) - 0/8
Ranger's Focus +2 (1/day) (Ex) - 0/1
Ring of the swift beast (1/day) - 0/1
Robe of components (50 gp/day) - 0/50
Versatile Evocation (9/day) (Su) - 0/9
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Special Abilities
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Admixture Associated School: Evocation
Alchemical Affinity +1 DC and CL to spells that are on both the alchemist and wizard spell lists.
Arcane Armor Training Swift action: -10% arcane spell failure due to armor.
Arcane Bond (Ring of the swift beast (1/day)) (1/day) (Sp) Use object to cast any spell in your spellbook. Without it, Concentration required to cast spells (DC20 + spell level).
Big Game Hunter +1 to hit, +2 to damage Large or larger creatures.
Divination You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Divination school.
Elemental Manipulation (8 rounds/day) (Su) 30' Aura changes a chosen energy type into another chosen energy type.
Enchantment You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Enchantment school.
Enhance Arrows (magic) (Su) Every nonmagical arrow you fire has a +1 enhancement bonus.
Imbue Arrow (At will) (Su) You can cast an area effect spell on an arrow before firing it.
Intense Spells (+4 damage) (Su) Evocation spells deal listed extra damage.
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.
Ranger's Focus +2 (1/day) (Ex) +2 to hit and damage focused target.
Spell Focus (Evocation) Spells from one school of magic have +1 to their save DC.
Stone Scouting (Ex) +2 bonus to notice underground environmental hazards, automatic check if in 10 ft.
Trapfinding +1 Gain a bonus to find or disable traps, including magical ones.
Varisian Tattoo (Evocation) Spells from chosen school gain +1 caster level.
Vermin Affinity +1 (Ex) Improve the attitude of vermin and oozes, as if using Diplomacy.
Versatile Evocation (9/day) (Su) Change the damage type and descriptor of a spell from acid, electricity, fire, or water to any other of those types.
Well if that's too many arcane somethings, I used to have an Aldori Swordlord build at lvl 11, but since I can't find it anymore it will take me a couple more days to reproduce it.
It looks like we will be needing some deux ex machinegun here... what would you all prefer, cleric or paladin? Either would be melee and either would be a good healer (The paladin slightly better, what with 11th level lay on hands with the possibility of hospitaler for extra healing)?
Personally, I love healadins. They're a better aspect of the Pally to me, more of the helping good than hurting evil, and I enjoy seeing Paladins played out as something besides Lawful Stickbutt. That said, I also enjoy LG-CG clashes, "I agree with your principles but your methods are annoying as hell!"
Then I'll create a good healadin, and a not very annoying one (Nobody likes Lawful NoFun), and post it later today.
Big fan of Oradins here ;)
DM Mathpro, any advice on what favored terrains might be useful? Additionally, do you allow the Dimensional Agility feat chain?
Yessss. More Silvanshees. I considered a mauler Silvanshee but decided I liked touch spell delivery.
Alright DM, I finally have Wren's sheet done. I left around 5k in cash for various sundries once the group would be selected.
If you have questions, let me know. Thanks.
Ooh, another Varisian dancer, and a spellcaster to boot.
Say, I wonder what the action for dancing is. Might be a cool theatrical scene if we start dancing together while we cast, especially since Conjuration and Evocation are two of the showiest branches of magic.
Someone beefy for the frontline, someone to cover the Divine base a little more thoroughly than a pally, someone with trapfinding because if we don't get a rogue our trapfinding is gonna be "throw summoned horses at it".
So, I was just flipping through the ACG and found Evolved Summoned Monster. Me like. Me like a lot.
Alright, Zarion is officially 100% done, barring any changes to make for party balance, if they're necessary. I could've used the summoner class for my summoning focused character, but I like tattooed sorcerers and I love the Thassilonian vibe, since we're dealing with Runelords.
Dice rolls = 67+10 = 77
Hp rolls for Tharasiphs fighter in the alias when fixed will be used.