GM Misty's War of the Burning Sky

Game Master Brendan Missio

Despite this, Bonnar is a happy soul - he knows his place in the world, and he's content to live life to the full. A devout follower of (Cayden Cailean/God of Revelry), Bonnar was nonetheless surprised when, after a rather drunken night following a good haul, he was capable of healing his compatriot's leg wound, picked up from a particularly vicious guard. Sadly, all of his efforts to mend his mangled knee, delivered by a thug in the employ of a local crime lord, have failed.

Since then, Bonnar has been in hiding, attempting to avoid those who would use his new gift for their own ends. Even worse, there is news that the Emperor Coaltongue has fallen - could Bonnar's day get any worse?

When he was a mere 20 Barracks great uncle passed away and it was decided Barrack would be allowed to leave the family hold for the first time in his life. This would involve a journey to another dwarven city and a quick passage above ground. This short time above ground changed Barracks life. As soon as he was above ground he felt like he could breathe, not to mention see. The cold crisp air breathed a life into the young dwarf that his family had never seen before. He had never imagined a sight so beautiful as the golden sun floating above silver clouds in an azure blue sky. The wind blowing across his brow was not the smoke laden dank air he had grown up with . It was clear and crisp and spoke of places far away. Barrack knew in that moment that what he desired more than anything was to live outside in the open air.

AS soon as he reached the age of Adulthood Barrack left home never planning on returning. He left for the mountains where the air is clear and crisp, and the only sound in his ears is that of the voices carried on the wind. In time he came to call the mountains outside of Gate Pass home, and occasionally would stop in the city looking to trade... and perhaps make the occasional contact with another human.

When he had heard the news of possible war, from a local trapper, Barrack knew better then to ignore what he heard. The last thing he wanted was entire armies camping in the foot hills and doing who knows what to the wilds in the area. He would be glad to see neither the Ragesians or Shahalesti anywhere near the mountains he calls home.

For this reason the dwarf has left his home in the mountains to come and see how much truth there is to the rumors.

After a few months he was raised to the rank of Coronet and given a patrol route to lead his men on. He repeatedly petitioned his leaders that more men were needed to regularly patrol the area to check and counter the ambition of bandits. He drilled his men hard and they were well disciplined. However an outlying farm was attacked and all he and his men could do was perform a delaying action to let the farmer and his family evacuate. None died but valuables crops were lost. This farm was owned by a nobleman of some means.

To avoid political fall out one of his superiors placed the blame on the young officer who was only a farmer’s son. Urbino was brought back to Gate Pass in chains to answer for his failure to put an end to the bandits before such a situation could arise. The blame was laid at his feet, painting a picture of him being lax with his duties but he had at least some bit of a reputation already so this cast some doubt on this story.

When Urbino got to go on the record he flatly and factually leveled the blame at his commander, pointing out his regular request for more men so he could more regularly and diligently patrol the area to deal with bandits but had always been refused. This seemed to sway things somewhat but politics would put a spin on it.

As our story begins Urbino waits to hear the result of his trial. Will he be vindicated and reinstated? Given an honourable discharge but forced out the military to brush the situation under the rug? Reassigned? Given a dishonourable discharge? Whatever works best for our tale.

Feats: Skill Focus (Ride)- Focused Study Alternate Racial, Mounted Combat, Intercept Charge
Traits: Seeker (Social), Cavalry Errant (Campaign)
Order of the Shield, Tactician, Challenge 1/Day, Mount

Skills 4+1
Bluff, Climb, Craft, Diplomacy 5=1+1+3, Handle Animal 5=1+1+3, Heal, Intimidate, Knowledge Local, Perception 7=1+2+3+1, Profession, Ride +6/9=1+2+3+3-3/0, Sense Motive 6=1+2+3, Swim

Language: Common

Unfortunately fate was cruel. Jase, her love, grew ill and slowly succumbed to a disease over almost a year. During that time she watched him lose his strength and energy. He deteriorated slowly at first but in the end he went quick. The emotional turmoil during her formative years served as a triggering event that spurred some of her unknown powers, namely her deathwatch, her ability to see the life energy of creatures, as if it were water in a glass. She watched, holding his hands as his life energy left his body, as he died and his soul departed.

At first she was sad. She cried for days, weeks even, but eventually sadness turned to anger. Anger at the gods for such a hard, miserable life. Was she destined for pain her whole life? Eventually the pain lessened and became bearable, but she had grown up in that last year significantly, changed into the woman she would be. Strong with a big heart, but disciplined and cautious. It was likely she would never love another so fully.

This also gave her more drive and dedication to the church. So she packed what little possessions she had, including Jase's holy symbol and set off. Her time at the orphanage was nearing its end and her time with the church was really just beginning, but both in Jase's and her god’s names she would set out to do something of great importance, even if she didn't yet know what that was. And so it was she found herself at Gate Pass, looking for a cause, a dedication worthy of her life.

Rose does not know she is a tiefling. She feels that she was either blessed, or at times cursed, by her god with her "death sight". Her god would have many similarities to Shelyn, pathfinder goddess of beauty and art and possibly some influence from Adabar for cities and civilization.

Her Campaign trait would probably be Thieves’ Guild Sympathizer as a tie in to Jase, mentioned above.

He views the temples as the most important venue of diplomacy - between the various gods - but he also tries to resolve the differences between the different factions of the city, and of course, he has ambitions to mediate between the two empires that surround his city. He is always eager to form alliances, with both gods and mortals.

Plans for the character mechanically: Abunan will take the Spirit Guide archetype at level 3, which allows him to form temporary bonds like a shaman, representing the many gods with whom he forms alliances. Abunan would most likely take the time mystery, though this could be flexible (considering the backstory). He would probably be built for ranged combat.

Plans for the character’s own story: Abunan would like to be able to aid in the effort to make peace and avoid a war. In addition, he would like to visit the temples of other locations and learn their viewpoints on the diplomatic tensions and other matters. One day he would like to learn more about the four elemental spirits that he knows about from the famous myths.

Cleric Alignments
NG, CG, CN

Domains: Chaos, Plants, Fire, Strength (Self-Realization), Destruction (Catastrophe), Good (Redemption)
Favored Weapon: Bows (He wields a Thorn Bow (this one, not url=http://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/weapon-descriptions/thorn-bow /]this[/url] one)

Thorn is basically the God of Forests, and Forest Fires, which are devastating, but which fertilize and feed the new growth of the forest and spark renewal. He represents change and growth, but also cleansing and destruction, and fights against corruption and stagnation. Things that have life should be always changing and improving, giving way to new life. There is room for trees that live for hundreds of years, but also for trees that die, and destruction and change are part of the cycle of life.

Anyway, I haven't really given a lot of thought to how he became a god or if he just was one, or what he looks like... I was thinking kind of a plant-man hybrid or something-?

As he matured, both Markas and his parents realized that a life as a merchant was not for him, so the young man decided to join the Wayfarers, his natural athleticism and lack of fear making him an excellent acrobat.

After a year or so of traveling with the Wayfarers, Markas found himself back in Gate Pass with the colorful ship. The young man made it a point to meet his parents and catch up on things. His father decided to introduce Markas to members of the Resistance, thinking that the young man's talent could be more productive at home than with traveling entertainers.

After his introduction to the Resistance, Markas quit the Wayfarers, finally having a focus for all his energy that was a worthy cause. Being a well-spoken young man with a gift for gab and a few tricks up his sleeves to boot, the Resistance has put him to work soothing the anxieties of the masses, making sure that the people stay steadfast in their desire for independence in the midst of their powerful neighbors.

Traits - Blade of the Resistance
Talented (Perform Dance)

Feats - Alertness
Extra Performance

Character Race: Aasimar (reason is in the background, but basically it makes her think that she is different and has a calling in life, which is why she chose to dedicate her life to Thorn.)

Character Class: Angelfire Apostle Cleric with Plant (Decay) and Fire (Ash) Domains. (Worships the Deity I previously submitted.)

Primary Role: Support/Divine Caster/Ranged Damage

Character Background: Jezell was born an Aasimar to elven parents, and although her childhood was fairly normal, she always knew she was just a little bit different, although luckily her elven peers often looked upon her stark white hair and glowing eyes when she was experiencing extreme emotion as exotic and cool rather than with disdain. Her mother, a devotee of Thorn, told her that she must have been chosen for a special purpose, and over time that became deeply ingrained into Jezell's idea of herself. She was chosen. She had to do something meaningful with her life, but she wasn't sure what... and although she has tried to figure it out, she honestly still doesn't know for sure.

After graduating from school, she decided to devote herself to temple work, and gave herself to Thorn's service. She practices every day with the longbow, and learned how to perform divine magic in Thorn's service from the teachers at the temple.

The thing that she likes best about Thorn is the idea of clearing away the bad so that the good can grow. She knows she should be more dedicated to encouraging good and growth, but she studies much harder and pays more attention when she is learning lessons about cleansing corruption, and burning away the evil in the hearts of all of us. She thinks maybe this is her purpose. She might be a little bit over judgmental and fanatic at times, but she's young, and still learning who she is and what she is meant to be.

Plans for the character mechanically: I don't plan on any changes as I level--just straight Cleric (unless Thorn specifically calls me to do something else... that's open for DM tweaking).

Plans for the character’s own story: Jezell wants a purpose in life. Being a cleric is cool and all, but she still wants something more personal to her... what is *she* individually supposed to do? Why was she born an Aasimar instead of an elf? Are there reasons for these things? She might find that meaning as she grows in helping people, or in cleansing some particular evil. That's overall, long term. Right now she just wants enough money to buy a composite longbow. :) She might also want to meet other Aasimars, although she will expect them to be as righteous and devoted as she is (or thinks she is), so it might be a disappointment for her. .... A romantic relationship is also something she would be open to, although she's picky and might worry that it would distract from her devotion to Thorn. ... As far as plot hooks go, you can always pull her chain by telling her there is some corruption to cleanse. :)