Greetings and salutations! I am new to PbP, but I have entirely too much time on my hands this summer and wanted to try my hand at GMing a favorite old 2nd Ed AD&D module I've been holding onto for... well, we won't so say how long precisely. ^_~
What I would be looking for is a roleplaying focused group of players with characters who share an intertwined backstory. They could either be characters that have run together before or new characters with coordinated backstories. Target level 2-3
The story will find an already established party of adventurers between jobs/causes travelling through an unfamiliar area and stopping in a small town during festival time for rest/relaxation/re-equipping. You are meant to be in an "off-duty" state of mind and eager to interact with your companions as well as the folk of the town.
I'll need to look into how you convert 2nd Ed AD&D, and I might have to take some liberties with the rules for the sake of the story of the module (hopefully not though). I'll be able to update several times a day on most days and would prefer players to be able to weigh in at least daily as well. So what do you think? Sound like fun? Questions? Comments?
I've never DM'd PbP, but am willing to be a helpful player in a relatively sane campaign.
I'd be interested and more than happy to help come up with a shared backstory.
I am a long standing Ravenloft fan and would love to play, just click on the avatar. I've got a character ready to go that I could level up/down if you are interested. Her backstory is written for Golarion, but I think you can see where she is Ravenloft worthy.
Which domain would you want to play in?
You can find Esme's character sheet here. It's only two pages and has first level stats and a second page character history.
As to converting 2nd Ed, I probably wouldn't try to convert anything. I'd just replace with whatever I wanted that was similar. In the end, maidens are helpless, ghosts are creepy and ghouls are icky no matter where you go in Ravenloft or what system you use.
I am a long standing Ravenloft fan and would love to play, just click on the avatar. I've got a character ready to go that I could level up/down if you are interested. Her backstory is written for Golarion, but I think you can see where she is Ravenloft worthy.
Which domain would you want to play in?
You can find Esme's character sheet here. It's only two pages and has first level stats and a second page character history.
As to converting 2nd Ed, I probably wouldn't try to convert anything. I'd just replace with whatever I wanted that was similar. In the end, maidens are helpless, ghosts are creepy and ghouls are icky no matter where you go in Ravenloft or what system you use.
Golarion is actually probably where the characters begin. I want to keep the module secret so as to maintain the mystery, but I can reveal that the players will witness the birth of a pocket domain.
Not real familiar with Ravenloft, but I'm always down for another adventure!
Interested; Deja-vu could have sworn I replied to one of these already...
Recently started PFS, so my Sorcerer hasn't gotten to run in anything; if it isn't strictly PFS rules I can level him up or go with a different character entirely; Been wanting to run a SoulKnife/Rouge If you'd let that go.
I've always wanted to play Ravenloft, but never had the chance. I know the basic premise of the adventure, but have never read it. I would certainly be down for playing.
Interested; Deja-vu could have sworn I replied to one of these already...
Recently started PFS, so my Sorcerer hasn't gotten to run in anything; if it isn't strictly PFS rules I can level him up or go with a different character entirely; Been wanting to run a SoulKnife/Rouge If you'd let that go.
That might be my fault. I accidentally posted 2 of these at the same time somehow and then deleted the 2nd one a few mins later when I realized what I had done.
I'm actually playing my first PFS character myself, so I really don't know much about what all is entailed to GM an official society game. This will be just a message board PbP, so a regular alias is what you'll need.
OK, looks like enough interest is there. I'm opening recruitment now and will close Monday, May 14th at noon my time.
Character Creation:
20 point buy + 2 traits
Need 4-6 level 2 characters
Prefer well-rounded characters over min/maxed, fair warning!
Core races and classes are also preferred, just because it is what I am more familiar with and I know the module is built more for the garden variety adventurers. That said, I don't want to spoil anyone's fun, so if your heart is set on a particular race/class, submit it and make your case.
Backstory will need to be coordinated after selection, so instead I'd like to see an appearance and personality description. Good things to include are prejudices, personal philosophy/goals, fears/phobias, pet causes and callings.
(This is Ravenloft, so don't forget those fears and phobias! Muahahaha! ^_~)
Alignment: any except Chaotic Evil (LE and NE are Ok, provided the characters loyalty lies with the party and they maintain a heroic facade )
Please also include an estimate of how often you'll be able to post.
I'll also be checking out any PbP you have participated in looking for good story-telling style roleplaying. If you haven't had a chance to demonstrate that in the past, a little sample of your style would be appreciated and help your chances.
Hopefully that's everything! I'll still be looking in every so often to answer questions. Looking forward to it! ^_^
I'd be interested in putting together a cleric for this game. Never played Ravenloft. I'm a consistent poster and I DM a couple successful games on this board. There's a ton of posting history for me.
I am a long standing Ravenloft fan and would love to play, just click on the avatar. I've got a character ready to go that I could level up/down if you are interested. Her backstory is written for Golarion, but I think you can see where she is Ravenloft worthy.
Which domain would you want to play in?
You can find Esme's character sheet here. It's only two pages and has first level stats and a second page character history.
As to converting 2nd Ed, I probably wouldn't try to convert anything. I'd just replace with whatever I wanted that was similar. In the end, maidens are helpless, ghosts are creepy and ghouls are icky no matter where you go in Ravenloft or what system you use.
Cool character sheet.
I would agree on the conversion comment, simply replace 2nd Ed with similar PF creatures, as person who runs several PBP games try to reduce your workload. Where it gets a bit tricky is PF has different rules that will apply. For instance undead and the ability to attack undead are different.
Posting interest, curious as to if an inquisitor would be allowed since it is in the advanced players guide. I know a little on the background on ravenloft. I would like to be a party of all the same church or at least very similar churches.
I could rework this Paladin to meet the campaign requirements, if you'll have me. I would love the opportunity to role play him in this setting.
Posting interest, curious as to if an inquisitor would be allowed since it is in the advanced players guide. I know a little on the background on ravenloft. I would like to be a party of all the same church or at least very similar churches.
Allowed? Yes. Encouraged, not so much. I'll try and explain my concerns...
The module in question is 20 years old and some of these newer base classes may have mod-breaking abilities that I will either have to nerf or adjust the module to compensate. The possibility of this is a bit daunting to me, but not a deal breaker. I'm a sucker for a well developed character, though. So if you love the character, it's probable that I will too. =)
This is Baldwin the Merciful's submission of Luc "Ninefingers" Rockborn, dwarf, cleric of Iomedae (Sun and War Domains)
I'm still tweaking gear and will scribe scrolls if that is ok with the DM. If not I'll switch the Scribe Scroll feat for Selective Channeling.
Favored class: Cleric, HP bonus
Traits: Courageous (+2 vs Fear); Indomitable Faith (+1 Will Save)
Well rounded, no out of whack abilities.
I spelled out my skill rank placement for easy review.
I'll post his personality and appearance when it is done.
How are you doing HP?
How are you doing starting Wealth, I assumed 2nd level at 1000GP
Commitment to the game, posting frequency and roleplaying will not be an issue for me. My profile details how active I am as both a DM and as a player.
"Ah, Master Rockborn, so we cross paths, once again, and as ever, you are ready for anything I suppose?"
Hey GM bluedove,
I am very interested but never played Ravenloft although I know the general premise of the setting.
Where is the town where our PCs are resting? Just to give us a little background.
I'll probably submit a human rogue but haven't locked in a concept yet.
Thanks!
"Ah, Master Rockborn, so we cross paths, once again, and as ever, you are ready for anything I suppose?"
Thanks. Spelling out the key points makes it easy for DM review and rebuild.
This is Baldwin the Merciful's submission of Luc "Ninefingers" Rockborn, dwarf, cleric of Iomedae (Sun and War Domains)
I'm still tweaking gear and will scribe scrolls if that is ok with the DM. If not I'll switch the Scribe Scroll feat for Selective Channeling.
Scrolls are fine, but bear in mind that the party is on their way back (or on?) from their last encounter. They will arrive travel-worn, with depleted resources intent on celebrating, resting and re-equipping. Not necessarily in that order, of course. Build your equipment with that in mind.
How are you doing HP?
How are you doing starting Wealth, I assumed 2nd level at 1000GP
Ah, knew I had to be forgetting something. Full HP at first level and then average or roll it and take what you get.
And yes to 1000g, but... 40% is non-cash booty such as gems or items to be discussed post selection. Trade is yet another good tie-in. *waggles eyebrows*Hey GM bluedove,
I am very interested but never played Ravenloft although I know the general premise of the setting.
Where is the town where our PCs are resting? Just to give us a little background.
I'll probably submit a human rogue but haven't locked in a concept yet.
Thanks!
The town is uncertain at this time, but somewhere friendly/homey with an Italian flair would suit the mods tone. We'll finalize that after selection as well.
Hi GM bluedove,
Thanks for the prompt response (this is Fabian).
Please find Dimitrio Carini (see alias) ready to venture forth into...Ravenloft?
As per your instructions, he's not min-maxed and I'm really looking forward to play this fun character who can also pull his weight in a fight and support the group.
I'm currently playing in two PbPs and I also host two PBEM games.
Please let me know if you have any questions at this time.
Thanks and happy gaming!
Fabian
Oooooookay.
I've updated Luc "Ninefingers" Rockborn's appearance/personality.
Doomed Hero here with my submission, Donovan. He's a gothic-victorian style swashbuckler bodyguard type, well suited for scouting or for protecting casters.
His background ties him to a number of other characters I'm playing on the boards who all come from the same family. I included the family history, but left Donovan's own exploits vague so it would be easier to fit him into whatever background best suits your story.
Myself, I'm an avid poster and a very strong writer. You'll never need to worry about me dropping out of a game or taking days between posts. I've been a fan of Ravenloft for a long time, so I'm particularly excited about this game.
Please tell me what you think of my character.
Scrolls are fine, but bear in mind that the party is on their way back (or on?) from their last encounter. They will arrive travel-worn, with depleted resources intent on celebrating, resting and re-equipping. Not necessarily in that order, of course. Build your equipment with that in mind.This is Baldwin the Merciful's submission of Luc "Ninefingers" Rockborn, dwarf, cleric of Iomedae (Sun and War Domains)
I'm still tweaking gear and will scribe scrolls if that is ok with the DM. If not I'll switch the Scribe Scroll feat for Selective Channeling.
I was going to begin with some scroll already prepared using the remainder of my money but I sense that crafting time may be an issue, so I decided on Selective Channeling instead of scribe scroll. I also backed off a few mundane items that I previous purchased to be Ninefingers pretty close to the 40% in gems that you mentioned.
My father would tell this joke. He would wait until there was a table full of Halflings, and then he would tell this joke. He would say, “My father was a Tomb Guard, and His father was a Tomb Guard before him, and if I have anything to say about it, my son won’t work for a living either.”
And everyone would laugh, everyone, except me.
I never thought it was funny. Not because I didn’t want to be selected to be a Tomb Guard, no, but because I wanted to be selected. I wanted to earn it, not be given it. My older brother, Gerald Thomas Boote, who preferred to be called Tommy, had become a rogue, one of those wandering adventures you are always reading about. People knew who he was. They talked about him and his strange girlfriend who was also an axe or something like that. But people didn’t talk about me. No, my father had made it clear to me, and to anyone who might be listening at the supper table, that his younger son would not go off and follow his brother. My father made it clear to me that I would become a Tomb Guard, and that was that.
But my father never understood me. He never understood that I would never want to be like Tommy. Yes, I know, what has become of the traditions, how it is practically a joke now and that the most often thing a Tomb Guard does is chase badgers and rabbits out of her tomb. But it wasn’t always like that.
The Tomb Guards of the Lady of Mittonwir of the Golden Horn, Keepers of the Rosey Star, Knights of the Silver Sash, were not always just simple groundskeepers. There was a time when the Tomb of the Lady was guarded because it was the resting place of the most noble, most virtuous, and bravest woman who ever lived, and it was the tomb that held her treasure. But in time, someone decided that the treasure was not safe buried in the mound on the hill that overlooks the bend in the river, and the treasure was moved. The lady was not, and the Tomb Guards would not abandon their rituals, their uniforms, their pledges and oaths, but the tomb, well, the tomb became just a place on the hill where a woman was buried a thousand years ago.
And for generations men and women of my family have been Tomb Guards. It has become a job that no one wants to have, anymore, and the only people that take up the pomp and circumstance are people who are afraid to try and be something more. It is a job given to the sons and daughters of Halflings that have no desire to earn what was once a noble honor.
When I turned twenty five and my father handed to me his uniform, his halberd and short sword, his armor and sash. I accepted them, and for four years I took my days standing, in the rain and in the sun, and I guarded the tomb. And then when I “earned” my first promotion, to Sergeant of the Watch, and was given an opportunity to request a raise in salary or be given a leave of duty to find a wife and raise a family ( a period of time not to exceed four more years, and a request no Tomb Guard ever makes. You take the salary, marry a local girl, and start planning on your retirement, a son or daughter who will take your job, and another salary, so they take care of you as you grow old) I, well, as my father would have know if he understood me at all, I took the leave of absence.
I will prove that I deserve to be a Tomb Guard. I will uphold the honors and traditions as they were meant to be upheld. And if I find a woman who I can prove I am worthy of, I will be her champion, and if she finds me suitable, I will be her husband. But I will not, I will never, ever, be given anything simply because it is someone’s to give. I will not take something because it is there, abandoned by another, as my brother is so capable of doing. I will earn it.
This brief story is in my Alias under the spoiler "Who is Nathaniel Artegal Boote?"
I hope it is succinct enough to convey who Artegal is, and why he has chosen to be what he wants to be. I would like to ask, politely, if it is possible for me to play a Paladin dedicated to a “Role” and not to a Deity? As a potential Paladin he will, naturally, tell you that he fears nothing, but it becomes obvious to anyone who gets to know him that what Artegal fears more than anything else, is failure, and the idea that he is wrong and his father is right.
He is a hopeless romantic, awkward around women, ready to throw himself into situations that are beyond his abilities, and dedicated to proving that he is Brave, Honest, Truthful, and Good.
Definitely happy with what I'm seeing so far! ^_^
If I wasn’t knee deep in birthday party prep, I’d be chomping at the bit to get started on this.
Not sure what to think about so many DM’s signing up for my first ever PbP… Where’s that don’t-let-me-eff-up spell again? o_O
I was going to begin with some scroll already prepared using the remainder of my money but I sense that crafting time may be an issue, so I decided on Selective Channeling instead of scribe scroll. I also backed off a few mundane items that I previous purchased to be Ninefingers pretty close to the 40% in gems that you mentioned.
Selective channeling would serve you well. Exactly what the 40% consists of has yet to be defined, so scrolls might theoretically be part of the haul.
I hope it is succinct enough to convey who Artegal is, and why he has chosen to be what he wants to be. I would like to ask, politely, if it is possible for me to play a Paladin dedicated to a “Role” and not to a Deity? As a potential Paladin he will, naturally, tell you that he fears nothing, but it becomes obvious to anyone who gets to know him that what Artegal fears more than anything else, is failure, and the idea that he is wrong and his father is right.
He is a hopeless romantic, awkward around women, ready to throw himself into situations that are beyond his abilities, and dedicated to proving that he is Brave, Honest, Truthful, and Good.
I think it speaks volumes, yes. I like the style especially as well.
I’m ok with a paladin who upholds an ideal or virtue, but if you use multiples (Courage, Honor, Truth, Good, etc), could you please rank them in priority?
Seems my Sorcerer has been accepted in another campaign, however I feel in this particular module perhaps a bard could be a good addition; 3.0/3.5 bards seemed to always suck but PF bards seem to have enough [color=green]'umph'[/color] to make them worth trying out.
Obviously courage is most important. Yes courage. Now, I will be courageous, yes, yes I will. And then, good, because it is what our Lady was, and then honor, to honor and uphold the duties and responsibilities of a Tomb Guard, and of course, truth, for without truth, you cannot have any of the others. It is as the sage once said, “The life of wisdom begins with learning how to put principles, such as ‘We ought not to lie’, into practice. The second step is to demonstrate the truth of the principles, such as why it is we ought not to lie. The third step, which connects the first two, is to indicate why the explanations suffice to justify the principles. While the second and he third steps are valuable, it is the first step that matters most. For it is all too easy and common to lie while cleverly demonstrating that lying is wrong.”
Artegal will always profess that courage is the most important quality for a true Tomb Guard, but even he is not conscious of his own doubts about his courage, and will generally feel compelled to “prove” that he is brave, even when his common sense is telling him that he should not.
What if we don't know anything about Ravenloft? Isn't that the one with a vampire NPC?
Definitely happy with what I'm seeing so far! ^_^
If I wasn’t knee deep in birthday party prep, I’d be chomping at the bit to get started on this.
Not sure what to think about so many DM’s signing up for my first ever PbP… Where’s that don’t-let-me-eff-up spell again? o_O
You should take it as compliment that you hit on a story of interest. As far as all the DMs applying, it's your game have fun with it, odds are if your enjoying the game the players will be to. You will find there is cooperation and we are all helpful if you have a question. It's your game.
You should take it as compliment that you hit on a story of interest. As far as all the DMs applying, it's your game have fun with it, odds are if your enjoying the game the players will be to. You will find there is cooperation and we are all helpful if you have a question. It's your game.Definitely happy with what I'm seeing so far! ^_^
If I wasn’t knee deep in birthday party prep, I’d be chomping at the bit to get started on this.
Not sure what to think about so many DM’s signing up for my first ever PbP… Where’s that don’t-let-me-eff-up spell again? o_O
I second that. Just keep the intent of having fun and being fair (which I'm sure you are) and you'll see DMing here is a breeze. You can always ask people for rules and such and then make the decision on the side of fun/great story.
BTW, I forgot to say that I can post at least once per day but usually do so more than once.
Thanks again for hosting a game!
Ravenloft game?! Heck yeah!
I've got a potential character who could fit in here pretty well, I think - Presenting Rannveig Pack-Bound, a Druid with the Wolf Shaman archetype, although that archetype can be dropped without a problem. I wrote her up a while back for a Reign of Winter game, but that didn't pan out, and she's been lurking in the background waiting for her chance ever since.
Her background runs...kinda verbose. I got a little carried away. The short version: she was cursed in the form of a wolf and mind-controlled by a witch for a while, and then the witch died and she became human again, but with wolf-like tendencies and a connection to nature. It also currently ends with a very obvious tie to Reign of Winter, but can be easily altered to fit. Rather than leaving the wild to deal with the reign of winter issues, she left because of whatever adventure the group started out on previously, or maybe they met her on their way there and she tagged along, eager to relearn how to be in society. That being said, I know you mentioned we'd be tailoring backgrounds to fit with each other, and I love that sort of thing, so most of that could be ignored. The only reason I mention it here is how thoroughly the main points of her background inform her personality and appearance.
Oh, and she's currently only level 1. I can fix that easy enough, but I thought I'd see if you were at all interested in having her in the game before I messed with her numbers too much.
As for me personally, I consider myself a pretty strong writer, and while I'm not the most rabid of posters, I can usually average one a day, more with warning that things are flying fast and furious. I occasionally have bursts of extreme activity in my life that slow me down a bit, but I'm usually pretty good at warning folks when that's about to happen. If you find yourself checking up on my style of writing in game, probably the best ongoing example is gonna be this game, as Dorin Rogalsen, although that particular game uses ooc in gameplay a bit more than I usually like.
Looking forward to it, and I'd love to hear any critique you have on the character.
Dotting, I'm a Ravenloft fan so i'll see what i can come up with, however I'm going to be out of town for the weekend so I likely won't come up with anything till Monday.
If I'm too late, I understand.
Cheers!
I am currently running a Ravenloft/PBP game here on the boards. I've converted a lot of 2nd edition Ravenloft rules into pathfinder (borrowing heavily from the Sword & Sorcery imprint)
So yeah, I kinda luuuuuuuurve Ravenloft and would definitely be interested as well.
I'll be putting together a wizard or possibly an alchemist (if it's ok), probably halfling, definitely off-kilter, and submitting it this weekend.
as for advice with pathfinder/ravenloft conversion, send me a message and I'll offer what advice i can.
I shall wait, patiently, for Monday to hear what the final cast shall be, thank you.
For Submission: Jared FrogBurn
Level 2 Gnomish Bard.
http://plothook.net/RPG/profiler/view.php?id=12240
Jared likely won't participate in any battles directly unless he has no choice, otherwise he's a general purpose helper. I believe Gnomes have incredibly long names, so I made one, still a work in progress :P
Still gotta get equipment and traits, but otherwise he's made.
What if we don't know anything about Ravenloft? Isn't that the one with a vampire NPC?
You are probably thinking of Strahd von Zarovich, he's sort of the poster-boy for Ravenloft. But we won't be disturbing his torment this time. ^_~
This mod serves as a good intro to Ravenloft, so no worries! You don't need to know anything about it to run in this campaign.
I am currently running a Ravenloft/PBP game here on the boards. I've converted a lot of 2nd edition Ravenloft rules into pathfinder (borrowing heavily from the Sword & Sorcery imprint)
So yeah, I kinda luuuuuuuurve Ravenloft and would definitely be interested as well.
I'll be putting together a wizard or possibly an alchemist (if it's ok), probably halfling, definitely off-kilter, and submitting it this weekend.
as for advice with pathfinder/ravenloft conversion, send me a message and I'll offer what advice i can.
Thanks much for the offers of help! I’ve even had some PM’s offering to assist in the conversion, so I’m feeling much better about that prospect. I am very flattered that so many experienced and skilled DM’s and players have shown interest. And maybe only the teensiest bit intimidated since everyone has been so supportive and welcoming. I will likely be taking you up on that offer. To say I’m graphically challenged would be a grave understatement. >_< I might need a cartographer to assist as well.
Again, I don’t want to prohibit the alchemist, but probably prefer the wizard just out of familiarity.
Her background runs...kinda verbose. I got a little carried away. The short version: she was cursed in the form of a wolf and mind-controlled by a witch for a while, and then the witch died and she became human again, but with wolf-like tendencies and a connection to nature. It also currently ends with a very obvious tie to Reign of Winter, but can be easily altered to fit. Rather than leaving the wild to deal with the reign of winter issues, she left because of whatever adventure the group started out on previously, or maybe they met her on their way there and she tagged along, eager to relearn how to be in society. That being said, I know you mentioned we'd be tailoring backgrounds to fit with each other, and I love that sort of thing, so most of that could be ignored. The only reason I mention it here is how thoroughly the main points of her background inform her personality and appearance.
It’s an interesting story to be sure. I’m known to custom tailor plot-lines to a character’s back story, so I think it’s fair to say that players will get good returns on those investments, so to speak. And yes, I read the whole thing. ^_^
I'm pretty capable with maptools for cartography. Here are a couple examples used in games.
It’s an interesting story to be sure. I’m known to custom tailor plot-lines to a character’s back story, so I think it’s fair to say that players will get good returns on those investments, so to speak. And yes, I read the whole thing. ^_^
Eeexcellent, a fellow madperson.
I'd be very interested in joining this game, I'm a huge fan of Ravenloft, I can post on a daily basis, please see any of my past characters/postings as an example. I'll play any core/class that suits the party well, though for consideration I present to you :
Nicu Constine, a long limbed half elf ranger with a dour countenance and a sparse beard. An idealistic heart leads his hope for moral growth of mankind, but his experience tells him that greed and hatred will always mislead the weaker souls, his own included. Nicu abhors intolerance, himself a victim of ridicule as a youngster for his half breed nature. His recent years were spent in the pursuit of wealth and this often placed him in the company of men with lesser ethical expectations than himself. For every gold piece gained a drop of blood hit the ground and an unforeseen consequence developed for the good hearted Nicu, he began to associate the glint of gold with the spilling of innocent blood. Soon he would loathe the sight of the precious metal, the yellow luster that caused so many to yearn instead caused him fear. Now his days are spent in repentance, doing good deeds for simple folks as he wanders the land seeking salvation from his own past.
Just an update, ~20 hours left to submit. These are the characters up for consideration in order of submission. When time is up, I will need a little time (probably no more than 2 hours) to decide and then I will post here with my selections and PM the players. I'll set up a discussion thread where the players can finalize and intertwine their histories. Players will need to RSVP by PM, or better yet, getting involved in the discussion within 24 hours of invitation.
1) Esmerelda "Black Esme" Proust - Changeling Witch
2) Nathaniel Artegal Boote - Halfling Paladin
3) Luc "Ninefingers" Rockborn - Dwarf Cleric
4) Dimitrio Carini - Human Rogue
5) Sir Donovan Ravencourt - Human Lore Warden Fighter
6) Rannveig Pack-Bound - Human Druid (Wolf Shaman)
7) Jared FrogBurn - Gnomish Bard
8) Nicu Constine - Half-elf Ranger
Character Creation:
20 point buy + 2 traits
Need 4-6 level 2 characters
Prefer well-rounded characters over min/maxed, fair warning!
Core races and classes are also preferred, just because it is what I am more familiar with and I know the module is built more for the garden variety adventurers. That said, I don't want to spoil anyone's fun, so if your heart is set on a particular race/class, submit it and make your case.Backstory will need to be coordinated after selection, so instead I'd like to see an appearance and personality description. Good things to include are prejudices, personal philosophy/goals, fears/phobias, pet causes and callings.
(This is Ravenloft, so Muahahaha! ^_~)
Alignment: any except Chaotic Evil (LE and NE are Ok, provided the characters loyalty lies with the party and they maintain a heroic facade )
Please also include an estimate of how often you'll be able to post.I'll also be checking out any PbP you have participated in looking for good story-telling style roleplaying. If you haven't had a chance to demonstrate that...
For anyone submitting after this post, remember I will be looking for well rounded characters, preferably core classes and races, good description of personality/appearance (helps to demonstrate your story-telling abillities here), and just a tip from me to you: a character with a good sense of levity would be appreciated. ^_~
Good night and good luck!
Well that's an easy fix...
Donovan just underwent a personality adjustment. :)
I think DM Corvus was building a wizard or alchemist.
I can change Nicu to any class/race that fits for the party build, for his background rogue would be an easy transition.
Well, stick a fork in it, folks. This thread is done!
Since there were no more submissions, I can go ahead and post my selections for the party. I'll have the discussion thread up soon and send out invitations to the following characters:
1)Dimitrio Carini
2)Nathaniel Artegal Boote
3)Sir Donovan Ravencourt
4)Luc "Ninefingers" Rockborn
5)Rannveig Pack-Bound
6)Esmerelda "Black Esme" Proust
Bombadil, you're my first alternate, so if one of the above six doesn't RSVP their invitation. I'll be contacting you to take their place if you're willing. =)
Thanks so much for the interest. I hope I can measure up!
Great thanks for the invite.
Thank you, kindly
Invitations are sent and the discussion thread is up and ready to go!
Hey Bluedove! *waves*
I try to play new things I've never tried before in every campaign I play in, and I'm considering a sensei monk (basically, it's a monk combined with a bard, kinda sorta). I don't really think it's OP at all, and I think you trust me to play the character rather than the class cheese ( ;) ), but I get wanting to keep things kind of core. If you'd prefer I look into a different class, I'm okay with that too.
Okay! so. I have idea mostly sorted.
Shi-ru is your meddling Chinese grandmother whose visits you dread because she never shuts up a mostly-kindly middle-aged woman with, as usual for RP characters, a tragic past...
[I don't really know how/where the 'eastern' countries fit into the Castle Ravenloft world-- it's a long time since I played Ravenloft-- so I'm being vague here with regards to that aspect of things.]
Until it wasn't, of course. The elders read bad omens and a hard year coming... the sea-spirits angered by a lack of proper worship. First the fishing became thin... then the bandits... then the storms... and finally the plague.
Shi-ru lost her entire family to the ravaging sickness that swept through the village after a trader's visit. Sick herself, she stumbled from her hut and into the mountains, her children dead behind her despite her best efforts.
She wandered up the mountainside in a delirious fever, hearing voices, seeing lights. Perhaps the spirits could be placated. Perhaps she would simply walk until she too succumbed to the sickness. She collapsed at last, and would have perished if not for a monk from a local monastery.
The monks took her back to their mountain and nursed her back to health, intending to send her on her way again when she recovered.
That was thirty years ago.
There was nothing for Shi-ru to go back to, and she let the monks know that she would be staying-- and that if they physically removed her from the monastery, that grief would kill her in a few months' time at most, and that her blood would be on their hands. She offered to cook and clean for the monks, and they grudgingly accepted.
Shi-ru no longer bears much resemblance to the simple, uneducated peasant fisherwoman she once was, nor does she much resemble the grief-hollowed young mother who stubbornly parked herself in the monastery. Her spirit has largely healed, and in thirty years in the monastery she has learned much of the world that her own humble origins would never have taught her: history, religion, the way of nature, and, yes, a little bit of the way of battle too.
The monks, especially the young ones, have become the replacement for her long-gone family. She makes sure the new initiates are fed and have a shoulder to cry on, and gives the old masters hell, fishes in the mountain streams, and practices the basic forms to keep her aging body as flexible as possible. She's stubborn, meddling, and has advice whether you want it or not.
And she'd still be there if not that one of 'her' students-- an arrogant new initiate-- got a bug up his rear end to leave the monastery on some big 'mission', believing he wasn't given his due respect at the monastery. Shi-ru had a bad feeling about it, and talked to the masters, who were annoyingly philosophical about it all and said that he would have to find his own path and make his own mistakes.
Shi-ru told them that was a load of phooey, and set out after him, since somebody had to make sure he didn't sell his soul to any demons along the way, and also that he got enough to eat. (She won't lose another child, she won't--)
The road's been long, and taken her into foreign lands where the people have strangely-colored eyes and hair, but Shi-ru has the stubbornness of old tree branches. She will find her student, and she will knock sense into his head and bring him back home.
Ooh, what a neat archetype! You make such interesting yet grounded characters, I would never worry about that from you. ^_^
I'm a lot more confident with Pathfinder than I was when I started the game, plus those were mostly just guidelines to facilitate interacting with the NPC's without sending them running for the hills. She looks great!
Got to turn in and then con tomorrow! Whee!