Hey all, thanks for responding and wanting to play. I am sorry you did not get into the other Recruitment, but I will try to make this game fun for you. You can submit the same character concept as you did for Motteditor's game or something new. I will stick with his basic character creation rules with some changes
Level: 1st
Races: Core only
Classes: Paizo only
Ability Scores: 25 point buy (no ability score less than 8 after modifiers), I don't like dump stats of 5
Skills: Background skills in effect
Hit Points: Full at first level; half +1 at subsequent levels
Alignment: Any non-evil
Traits: 1 campaign, 1 non-campaign.
Gold: Average
No slumber hex and no Daze metamagic feat.
You can start off as strangers or have entwined backgrounds - up to you, it is your game, I am just moderating it.
Any questions, please let me know and let's have fun.
Woo! Thanks for invite and thanks to Lucendar for Mentioning me. I’ve really wanted to play in this AP. This is the character I put forward. I’d be happy to change it and assume a different role if someone is set on playing an arcane character, though.
Thanks DL for invite and no problem, Wren! I had previously submitted an intimidate build rogue. I'm not sure if I will stick with that. Curious to see what everyone else is playing. 25 point build is sweet!
I'm grateful to be invited to this one!
I'm going to be offering the character I did before, Marius Greathammer. Though with a slight tweak for the extra points which went into con and dex.
Marius Greathammer
Male dwarf paladin (tortured crusader) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Horror Adventures 65)
LG Medium humanoid (dwarf)
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +6 (+8 to notice unusual stonework)
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 12, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +2 Dex, +2 shield)
hp 14 (1d10+4)
Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +4; +2 vs. poison, spells, and spell-like abilities
Defensive Abilities defensive training
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee dwarven waraxe +5 (1d10+3/×3)
Special Attacks hatred, smite evil 1/day (+0 attack and AC, +1 damage)
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Statistics
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Str 16, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 15, Cha 8
Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 16 (20 vs. bull rush, 20 vs. trip)
Feats Weapon Focus (dwarven waraxe)
Traits grounded, kraggodan castaway
Skills Acrobatics -4 (-8 to jump, -2 on balance-related checks), Appraise +1 (+3 to assess nonmagical metals or gemstones), Knowledge (dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (nobility) +5, Knowledge (religion) +5, Linguistics +2, Perception +6 (+8 to notice unusual stonework), Sense Motive +6, Survival +6; Racial Modifiers +2 Appraise to assess nonmagical metals or gemstones, +2 Perception to notice unusual stonework
Languages Common, Dwarven, Goblin, Hallit, Undercommon
SQ alone in the dark
Other Gear scale mail, heavy steel shield, dwarven waraxe, 70 gp
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Special Abilities
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Alone in the Dark Can use lay on hands only on self, use 2 to gain use of smite evil, and auras only affect self (not allies).
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Defensive Training +4 Gain a dodge bonus to AC vs. monsters of the Giant subtype.
Greed +2 to Appraise to determine price of nonmagic goods with precious metals or gemstones.
Hatred +1 Gain a racial bonus to attacks vs. Goblinoids/Orcs.
Smite Evil (1/day) (Su) +0 to hit, +1 to damage, +0 deflection bonus to AC when used.
Stonecunning +2 +2 bonus to Perception vs. unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet.
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Marius Greathammer is a cousin of the Greathammer line of rulers of Kraggodan. He's far enough down the line he has virtually NO chance of ever getting the throne, and his duties as a Paladin also interfere. He travels from Kraggodan to Phaendar regularly to exchange words with the dwarves there, including Kining Blondebeard, who owns the Phaendar Trading Company. While he doesn't necessarily agree with her methods (considering her treatment of the repair to the Phaendar Bridge) he does respect her and enjoys talking with her and delivering news of what's happening back on the homestead, as well as trading for little things she manages to get ahold of to bring back home as souveneirs.
Thanks for the invite! I am excited to play with you all. I will likely stick with my character background from Motteditor's game as well, but I have yet to decide which class he shall be. I want him to be a tracker, scout, and hunter. So any of the three nature themed classes (Ranger, Druid, or Hunter) could work, but so could Slayer or certain archetypes of other classes.
I would be happy to tie my backstory in with any or all of you as well.
Deep within the Fangwood there was once cozy little hut surrounded by all manner of gardens. A constant stream of traffic from the nearby hamlets traveled to the hut. An injured man, a pregnant woman, parents with their sickly child, each would knock and be allowed entry. Within the hut they would find not a hunched old witch, but a beautiful elven woman of an age indeterminate to all who met her. They knew she had resided there since before they were born and would likely be there long after they died. Some said she was once a great adventurer reknowned across the Inner Sea, though she never confirmed nor denied such whispers. Her remedies and cures turned her a a tidy profit to keep her gardens and stores well stocked.
That Elven Hedgewitch was my mother. I grew up in that hut, tending its gardens and assisting in the healing of the weary. My mother wished nothing more than for me to learn her trade and become a curer of ails, but it was not to be. I wished for dangerous adventures and exotic places. Many an argument had begun with my mother finding me daydreaming when I should haven been -in her opinion- working and learning. I know not what my mother had against adventurers, but the only patrons to which she was ever rude were those who live such a life. She kept her secrets close to her chest and spoke little of her past to me. I know that she had a small ornate box she kept under her bed. I once spied her pouring over it in the night, eyes filled with tears.
One night I left my mother in her trance and snuck out to the woods. It hadn’t been unusual for me to do so, I found solace under the leaves and the stars: tracking animals, gathering berries, or going for a night swim. Unfortunately, that night was to be different. The Darkblight came for us, for the surrounding hamlets and for the hut I grew up in too. By the time I reached my home the blighted Fey and their aberrations had destroyed it utterly, naught was left but ash. Of the Darkblighted creatures only one Fey remained. I attacked it in a rage and it toyed with me, its laughter played through my mind and amplified my hatred and fear until there was nothing left but a gibbering madness. I awoke the next morning, the Fey had not killed me, though I knew not why. It did leave me with a blighted scar across my throat that will never heal. Of my mother I found no trace, it is likely she died there, but I often lose myself in thoughts, wondering if she is out there somewhere, the slave of some twisted Fey. Elves live a long life and I have heard it said that if that life becomes one filled with regrets it can become a slow death instead. I believe that is how my mother felt, wasting her days away in that little hut. I can only hope she found her peace that day, because with the blighted Fey her slow death would become an eternity.
I wandered out of the Fangwood in a daze and eventually a hunting party from Phaendar found me. One of the hunters, a man named Benjamin who had frequented my mother's hut took me in. Even as a child I knew he carried a flame for my mother and I saw that he grieved for her too. He nursed me to health and then accepted me into his home. With the hunters, I found training and work that allowed me to fulfill my urge to roam and to continue to learn in the memory of my mother. It was impossible to continue to brood and lament when these hearty people offered me nothing but smiles and companionship. My scars may never heal, but I have found a home and a purpose here in Phaendar.
Since PK is playing a scout type, I will switch and play a half-orc warpriestess of Shelyn with a reach weapon for battlefield control. I have the Frontier Healer campaign feat. Character build complete in profile; I will work on the backstory.
Sounds good, characters that worship Shelyn are some of my favourites! I have so many ideas how to accomplish the scout with past magic training thing that it's making it tough to decide! Do I do Ranger or Hunter? Or do I do Slayer into Shadowdancer? Or do I do Eldritch Scoundrel Rogue?
I suggest Hunter.
Very good utility, pet and spells at lvl 1.
Pale King, I would prefer not a hunter. I upped the character buy to 25 points because it's just the four of you, so I would prefer a class with non-animal companions. Thanks.
DM, as a sylvan sorcerer, I was going to have a companion as well.
I'll change the bloodline and figures new take on Wren this afternoon.
To clarify my comments, I was referring to starting with an animal companion at 1st level. Thus, ranger is fine.
Okay, I am remaking Wren as a psychic with the Faith discipline, who worships nature and basically thinks she is a Druid. I’ll help a bit with the face skills since we seem lacking in that department.
Okay Profile is made!
Waiting on PK to submit a character and Luc's backstory.
Shelyn is a great deity to follow, btw. I've played with a few characters who have worshipped her. Though I think I'm a bit partial to Arshea.
Marius worships Torag, of course.
I've went and caught a nasty flu that has me bed ridden and mostly sleeping. I'll get my character set up as soon as I am a bit feeling better. Sorry for the wait!
I have no idea how my teachers were there nearly every day as a kid, ever since I have started teaching as part of grad school I get sick all the time.
Backstory is complete. I kind of like the dichotomy of having an 8 charisma character represent the goddess of beauty. It will be interesting.
I've went and caught a nasty flu that has me bed ridden and mostly sleeping. I'll get my character set up as soon as I am a bit feeling better. Sorry for the wait!
I have no idea how my teachers were there nearly every day as a kid, ever since I have started teaching as part of grad school I get sick all the time.
I totally understand. Make sure you get enough fluids! I had the flu a month ago and I actually almost died cause I was throwing up so often that I got near-fatally dehydrated!
Wow. I just realized all of your are faith based characters. That's fun! I guess I will be the party foil. I am starting to feel better, so I will get to character building. I am going to stat up a Slayer and an Eldritch Scoundrel and see which I like more.
I am ready to start the Invasion! Not sure if the website is, though!
I have been having an incredibly tough time with the site for sure. I have my character's crunch ready, but haven't actually been able to create an alias for it!
Just need to fill out the equipment section and we're in business!
It's been a hard night for the website. :/
I'm ready for the invasion.
I am ready for the invasion!
Gameplay thread is up!
Link
Would it make more sense if Ein was taken in my Aubrin the Green than some made up hunter after losing his home and mother to the blight? Or should I stick with the previous idea?
Would it make more sense if Ein was taken in my Aubrin the Green than some made up hunter after losing his home and mother to the blight? Or should I stick with the previous idea?
That change to your back story is fine with me. Also paste your back story into your character sheet. Thanks.
Okay, I'll make the change and update the alias with his backstory! Made my first post in gameplay as well. I also realized I hadn't chosen a domain yet. None of them speak to me as being Ein, but I will figure it out.
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Hey guys, had a player drop out of my campaign before we got started due to family issues. I went back to look for a replacement and discovered some of you were now in this game. Glad to see you're getting to play (and guess I'll look somewhere else for my replacement)! :)
Hey guys, had a player drop out of my campaign before we got started due to family issues. I went back to look for a replacement and discovered some of you were now in this game. Glad to see you're getting to play (and guess I'll look somewhere else for my replacement)! :)
I understand! Sorry Mott. Good luck on your search!
Good luck, Mott!
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Hey guys, had a player drop out of my campaign before we got started due to family issues. I went back to look for a replacement and discovered some of you were now in this game. Glad to see you're getting to play (and guess I'll look somewhere else for my replacement)! :)
Never got a chance to thank you, Mott- yeah I pilfered the characters not selected from your Recruitment thread. You saved me all that work. :)
Just so you know, it's not my intention on picking a fight. He's still being 'nice' to you, in his eyes.
I don't blame you, Death-Lok. As I said, it was a really good recruitment that seems to have spawned at least three campaigns. I'm thrilled more people get to play.
Everything okay to continue on?
I think I am ready when the DM is. Site seems to have stabilized!
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I am away for the weekend, will pick this up on Monday. Thanks!
Ein, are you okay? We need you posting or we are going to routed very soon. Is everything alright?
Have the message boards been absolutely awful for anyone else lately? Or is it just me?
Had some difficulty but I just got my computer back up and running this weekend after a long time of it being borked so I dunno for certain.
Hey all, sorry for my absence. Work and baby and New Year had me very busy but I am back now. Hope you all still want to continue. I think we lost Ein. Should I recruit or does anyone want to recommend someone?
I’m ready to start this one up again! If anyone knows someone from their games, definitely send out a recommendation.
Uhm... Hmm... I'll check with a few of my games later tonight.
Any bites? If no one is interested, I say we post in recruitment, cause I am ready to get this one going again!
I actually just sent a PM out to a friend checking interest.
Any response to your PM, Wren? I am waiting to hear from you guys to determine whether to recruit or not.
The player can’t join us, unfortunately. I say you recruit a couple, DM. Should be easy to fill as we are really in the opening scene right now.
Hey all, selections in the recruitment thread for the 4th player due tomorrow. Please review them and let me know your input on whom you would vote (you can choose top 2) for via PM. Thanks!
Sent you a pm!
Thanks Wren and Razira for your input!