Gaius Julius's Emerald Spire for PFS

Game Master Gaius Julius

Now that The Emerald Spire Superdungeon has been sanctioned for PFS play, I'd like to open recruitment for five (5) experienced Pathfinder Society players to create new first-level characters designed specifically to play through the entirety of the superdungeon.

Please let me know if you have any other questions!

Count me interested (as a veteran of both Pfs and on these boards)

I will most likely submit a Warpriest as i have yet to play one on these guys (currently playing an arcanist, a shaman and an investigator)

No idea on the blessing / deity.
(here are the ones i like: Healing , Liberation, Plant, Travel, Trickery)

I think that I'll roll a bloodrager :-)

Also, FWIW, the chronicles *are* arranged in such a way that you don't need to start at level 2 - you can play from 1st level all the way through to 13th level (or at least, that is how John Compton presented it to the VOs) :-)

Also, FWIW, the chronicles *are* arranged in such a way that you don't need to start at level 2 - you can play from 1st level all the way through to 13th level (or at least, that is how John Compton presented it to the VOs) :-)

Ahh yes, I should've been more clear—based on the difficulty of such things in the past, I thought it might make sense to try to be the highest level possible for each dungeon level. Also open to discussion about it though!

I'm in! To keep the ACG theme going I think I'll try making a Slayer or Investigator. As for a First level mod I wouldn't mind playing Godsmouth heresy though I'm good with starting Emerald out at 1st.

I don't mind playing a 1st level module first.
(i have played in service to the lore, and godsmouth heresy and crypt of the silver flame) I don't mind replaying any of them.

I think the confirmation is also a level 1 module

Sounds fun! I have no idea what I'll build yet (I have many, many PFS concepts and builds planned out I haven't created) but this would be great.

I have no preference what 1st-level-module we run, though I'd like for it to be something replayable (anything 1-2 tier). Thornkeep 1 is perfect for this.

Possible Builds:

Go with the Shield Champion Brawler in order to keep the ACG concept Morphling :)

All of those concepts but one were ACG! :P

Would it be OK to use a character with a single XP? I have an Aasamir, with 1 GM chronicle, I was thinking of building into a Shaman.

Would it be OK to use a character with a single XP? I have an Aasamir, with 1 GM chronicle, I was thinking of building into a Shaman.

Should be fine.

I'd be willing to roll with an investigator.

I'd like to throw myself in front of this one. I've been wanting to play an Emerald Spire since I got my hands on it. I was debating GMing a 4th game on here, but as a player? Sign me up!

To keep in the ACG themes, I would like to play either a Hunter or a Warpriest. Since Algar has already "claimed" the warpriest position, I'll build up a hunter first, with a warpriest as backup.

While I would like to jump right in to Emerald Spire, if you want to have a starter game to bring everyone up to snuff, I would be fine with just about anything.

Just of the sake of argument:

Possible Builds:

Crossblooded Blood Conduit Bloodrager

Exploiter Wizard (Possibly becoming a Mystic Theurge)
Blade Adept Eldritch Knight
Halfling Eldritch Scion Magus (Destined Bloodline/Halfling Luck feats)
Shield Champion Brawler
Summoner (No archetypes really needed)
I have to decide which one...

the magus and wizard wouldn't qualify even if you are using an archetype from the ACG :)

so you are left with the Arcanist Blade Adept, the bloodrage and the brawler (mouhahaha)

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And Hellloooo Daway it's been a while :)

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This is a rough 1st draft of the build

Warpriest 1
Medium Half-orc / Humanoid (Half-orc)
Init +1; Senses Perception +4, Darkvision 60 ft
==DEFENSE==
AC 19, touch 11, flat-footed 18 (+6 armor, +2 shield, +1 dex)
hp 8 (1d8)
Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +7
Armor Steel Lamellar, Medium
Shield Heavy Steel Shield
Defensive Abilities Sacred Tattoo (PFAPG 19)
==OFFENSE==
Spd 20 ft/x4
Melee Longsword +5 (1d8+4) 19-20/x2 CM +1
==STATISTICS==
Str 18, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 8
BAB +0, CMB +4, CMD +15
Feats Armor Proficiency (LIGHT / MEDIUM / HEAVY) (PFCR 118), Endurance (PFCR 122), Weapon Focus (Longsword) (PFCR 136-137)
Skills Perception +4, Sense Motive +7
Traits Fate's Favored (Faith) (PFUCgn 55), Magical Talent (Magic) (PFAPG 329)
Languages Common, Orc

(still one feat to chose: don't have any idea yet)

I'd be interested. I have an Ifrit boon I've never gotten to play with that I'd like to rebuild as a swashbuckler.

I'd like to play this one as well. I'm thinking Shaman (Heavens, cause I like the idea of Heaven's leap)

I'm not against starting this at lvl 1 (to not dilute the flavor of this super dungeon by having started with something else first but dive right in), but I am also not against playing a module/AP first (Crypt of the Everflame or the PFS legal part of Reign of Winter/Mummy's Mask would be nice since I haven't played those yet, but any of the repayable ones are fine if I get to play Emerald Spire after that ;)

I am very interested!

I'm not wedded to the ACG idea, but I am interested in trying an investigator, a swashbuckler, a brawler or an exploiter wizard, more or less in that order.

As for how to start, I'd prefer straight Emerald Spire. Let's get right to it!

I am interested as well. I have my name on a couple wait lists for this AP, but would love to be able to remove myself by getting accepted into one :)

i have a kitsune swashbuckler level 1 available who is PFS sanctioned...or if we are simply making level 1 peeps in general then I may go another route.

Very interested. I'm going to submit Red Rilla, a halfling arcanist (white mage) from Egorian whose family loyalty to Zarta Dralneen leaves her serving the Dark Archive in spite of Zarta's goals not exactly aligning with Red's own outlook or worship of Korada. Red can help fulfill both an arcane role and a healing role on the group and meets the all-ACG angle!

I'd be game for any of the 1st level modules or APs, but I think I'd put Mummy's Mask at the top of the list. Murder's Mark might also be fun since the roleplay gives a chance to develop character personalities before we head into the dungeon. I'd also be open to simply following the path as recommended with us starting at 1st level and going slow track at the recommended times.

This sounds like a blast! I've got two good character ideas that I think could fit in well:

Martina Tristram is the half-elven bastard of a Taldan noble, seeking to make a name and fortune for herself beyond the reach of her family's embarrassment. She fills a solid front-liner role.

My other idea is Sabina Fueges, a Chelaxian refugee who has been wandering the River Kingdoms as a healer and who seems to avoid staying in one place too often, lest she find trouble with the locals. I've been wanting to play and Oracle for quite some time now, and the Flame Mystery, while not the strongest mechanically, is really interesting to me.

This is Tarondor, above. I'd like to submit Barrakhan, an Osirian half-orc bastard who has learned to control his inner ferocity by a life-long dedication to logic. Unwelcome at home, he has made a name for himself as a detective and investigator of some renown.

Dotting for interest....I have a character with 1xp of GM credit that I'll build into something...

Dear Expedition Organizer,

Lady Gloriana Morilla

Dotting, also a word of advice to those who intend to use a character with 1 xp: If your xp is not divisible by three you cannot go on the slow progression at the proper times in order to do the entirety of the Emerald Spire on a single PFS character.

I wouldn't mind throwing my hat into the ring with a halfling warpriest of desna. I'll work on stating her up here shortly.

I wouldn't mind throwing my hat into the ring with a halfling warpriest of desna. I'll work on stating her up here shortly.

Here's the character. Still need a bit of backstory, but crunch is all done.

If a character earns more XP than she needs to reach her next level, she may not choose to switch advancement tracks at the new level earned.

Here's the passage that would be relevant to using a character with 3 > xp > 0.

Going to start working on my character shortly, will likely be a boon race, either my Undine, Dhampir, or maybe Vishkanya.

Going to start working on my character shortly, will likely be a boon race, either my Undine, Dhampir, or maybe Vishkanya.

Going with the Dhampir, specifically an Arcanist with the Unlettered Arcanist and Blood Arcanist Archetypes.

Statistically the character is complete, but needs to be geared, will work on background shortly.

All,

I'm going to close recruitment at 12:00am EST tonight (for expressing interest) and 12:00am tomorrow night (for finalizing a character).

For simplicity's sake, I'll heed Dylos's warning and say that these should be new characters with no XP attached to them. That'll just make things easier so we don't have to worry about running into problems later on.

Please let me know if anyone has any questions!

Good luck to all those running for a spot...

Now that The Emerald Spire Superdungeon has been sanctioned for PFS play, I'd like to open recruitment for five (5) experienced Pathfinder Society players to create new first-level characters designed specifically to play through the entirety of the superdungeon.

I would dearly like to join an Emerald Spire campaign, but I have no PFS experience. If PFS experience isn't a hard qualification, I have a fully built level 1 Arcanist.

Evan Whitefield here finally checking back in with a completed character. After stating out hundreds of different ideas I settled on:

Jubal Early
Life Spirit Shaman 1
NG Male, Gnome
PFS #5331-14
The Exchange

Role: I'll be playing him as a dedicated healer (a first for me) with a little back up blasty fire magic.

Concept He quasi worships Phoenixes and believe it is through their spirits that he gains his power. Not surprisingly his Spirit Animal is a thrush with bright orange plumage named Phoenix. Still filling in the details though.

Eirlys should be finished now.

Eirlys
Unlettered Elemental Water Blood Arcanist 1
LN Female, Dhampir
PFS 53304-11
Dark Archives

Role: Blaster, and self healing - Note that this is sightly more difficult with the Unlettered Arcanist archetype because I have no offensive cantrips and limited damage spells available. I intend to rectify this with the Pathfinder Savant PrC later on. Due to inability to do much at first level, she has a crossbow. She is also fairly good at disguises, but I don't think that will come up.

Interested. I have a number of character concepts buzzing about which I could bring to the table. Will have to debate which seems most suited for a Dungeon Crawl.

I am very interested as well. I have a level 3 PFS character and a few level 1 characters as well. Lacaw would be down for the challenge. I have so much free time on my hands these days and I'm looking to join another game or three! :) I also have a fresh Warpriestess of Pharasma (level 1 no xp) that could join. Thanks for your consideration! :)

Revvy Bitterleave's character here

..I went with a life school necromancer. Role: Support (small buffs, temp hp, bit of healing, Knowledge skills

All,

I'm going to close recruitment at 12:00am EST tonight [Tuesday 9/2](for expressing interest) and 12:00am tomorrow night [Wednesday 9/3](for finalizing a character).

@Alex and Lacaw,

That list looks correct to me. I'll have my choices probably by the end of the day, and we'll likely get started tomorrow.

Thanks all!

I would dearly like to join an Emerald Spire campaign, but I have no PFS experience. If PFS experience isn't a hard qualification, I have a fully built level 1 Arcanist.

Tacitus was selected for another PBP. I do have a PFS legal Cleric 1 available:

http://paizo.com/people/JiroHonda

Thanks everyone for applying. Here are the five selections:

Jubal Early
Rilka Star
Barrakhan
Martina Tristram
Red Rilla

I'll have the discussion thread and gameplay thread up tomorrow.

Martina can't wait!

Ah what wonderful news, Grandma will be so pleased that Zarta has arranged for Red to be part of such a plum assignment.
(thanks Gaius!!!!!)

Oooh sounds like fun. Luck will be on our side.

Thanks everyone for applying. Here are the five selections.

If you don't mind, please add me to the wait list. If anyone drops out later I'm happy to create a new character and play up in tiers.

Thanks, Gaius!