MisterLurch's Legacy of Fire

Game Master MisterLurch

We are starting the thing! Yay!

Were Katapesh as bleak and barren as tales of its trackless plains and vast deserts suggest, there would be little opportunity for adventurous spirits to take up arms and seek fame amid such merciless wilds. As any Solku guardsman or Katapeshi trader can relate, such is not the case. Gnolls, rocs, and beasts of legend from the Brazen Peaks prey upon the unwitting residents of the central veldt, and in the cities stalk beings from ancient lore and countless strange lands. Katapesh is a land of mystery and menace, yet there is no end to the number of brave souls who rise to confront such dangers.

This will be part one of the Legacy of Fire using Pathfinder rules.

Wow, that's a VERY generous stat spread. I was thinking about an Aasimar ranged Paladin before but it almost seems gross to ask for Aasimar with those starting stats. I might do it anyway though... :)

The other possibility I'm thinking of is a Sylph Sky Druid with wind domain.

I'll do a bit of research and get an app in. What is the deadline?

And thanks for picking this AP up as a GM!

Wow, this looks great. Thanks again for running this, Lurch. I've got an idea for a dual wield inquisitor for this, although I'm not quite sure which diety I would choose. Or I might still go the ranger route. Hmm, so many choices.

Would you entertain the idea of a deserty/arabian nights thematic spin on the ninja? I think that might be a very flavorful choice as well.

I'd love to join but have Pugwampi PTSD. :p

Could make a mean throwing build with those stats.

Might look into it. However I game run the game before, so if the GM is uncomfortable with that I won't bother to submit.

I'm interested in joining this and will put something together.

Dotting, and re-working the stats of Alayi. Should have a full build soon! ^_^

Edit: I do have a question that seems important to everyone as well. But, what will the starting gold amount be? Average of class, max amount by class, or a stand alone amount you have set GM?

dot, are you allowing occult? (just wanting to make sure)

Do you plan on doing anything about the Finding Haleen trait? Backstory-wise it seems really fun to build around, but the bonus seems way to strong to me.

Dotting

Ugh, dual scimitars would be so fitting for this campaign, but I just can't deal with the massive penalties in an already less than optimal build (gotta say that generous ability spread helps though!) so I'm probably looking at a human inquisitor using dual shortswords. I'm not quite sure which deity I'll follow. Besmara, Nethys, and Sivanah have caught my eye.

Otherwise, if you approve my proposed spin on ninja (posted above) I'd likely look into building a gnomish ninja who is a follower of Sivanah. That sounds very interesting indeed.

Thirdly, I might just build a nice standard archery ranger. Obviously, I'm still torn.

To echo other sentiments: How many characters are you looking to recruit? What is the starting wealth? And what is the recruitment deadline?

Good morning everyone! I am excited to see the activity here! Let me get to those questions:

Wow, that's a VERY generous stat spread. I was thinking about an Aasimar ranged Paladin before but it almost seems gross to ask for Aasimar with those starting stats. ... What is the deadline?

Sylph or Aasimar are both allowed. Those stats are lower than I typically assign for my F2F games. I have always felt like the heroes of the story should be truly heroic from the start.

Deadline. I knew I forgot something. Recruitment will be open until Friday, Feb 12. I will make my decisions over that weekend and we should be getting started by the following Monday.

Would you entertain the idea of a deserty/arabian nights thematic spin on the ninja? I think that might be a very flavorful choice as well.

A 'deserty/Arabian', dare I say, Keleshite spin? :) Yes a desert themed ninja would be very interesting.

Could make a mean throwing build with those stats.

Might look into it. However I game run the game before, so if the GM is uncomfortable with that I won't bother to submit.

I would be okay with running someone through the AP who has played/run it before .. provided you are able to maintain a very clear distinction between your personal knowledge and what your character knows and would do.

I do have a question that seems important to everyone as well. But, what will the starting gold amount be? Average of class, max amount by class, or a stand alone amount you have set GM?

GP will be average by class.

dot, are you allowing occult? (just wanting to make sure)

I do not have a ton of experience with occult yet. But I have no problem allowing it.

Do you plan on doing anything about the Finding Haleen trait? Backstory-wise it seems really fun to build around, but the bonus seems way to strong to me.

Yes, and thank you for bringing that up. Since LoF was written before there were alternate favored class traits, it seems that the main intent is for the player to get two of the favored class bonuses when they take a level in their favored class. As such, I will be modifying it so that at each level that a player takes in their favored class, they may choose two of the favored class bonuses available to them.

To echo other sentiments: How many characters are you looking to recruit?

I will be looking for no more than 6. A little bit about what I look for in a character:

I want to get the feeling that it is a character and not an optimized build with a justification story. Interest me in your character and it will go a long way to getting chosen.

Also. I try not to be a spelling/grammar nazi on these forums. Gods know I make some of those mistakes myself. But please put effort into spelling and writing well.

The problem with the Finding Halen trait was that it was too strong, not that it didn't work. You just made it stronger. It's far stronger than the other available traits.

How do you feel about summoner? I know some GMs hate it or restrict it to only the unchained version. I kinda want to build an arcane trickster too... Decisions, decisions...

Sounds fun!
Either a hunter or Warpriest of Sarenrae...

The problem with the Finding Halen trait was that it was too strong, not that it didn't work. You just made it stronger. It's far stronger than the other available traits.

How do you feel about summoner? I know some GMs hate it or restrict it to only the unchained version. I kinda want to build an arcane trickster too... Decisions, decisions...

I understood the motivation behind your question. But as written, it allows a player to choose to have all of the choices. A player already gets to choose one of the three options (HP, skill point, or other) with a level in a favored class. With the trait as it is written, it allows a character to take all three options with each level. As I have revised it, it allows only one additional choice with each favored class level. This keeps it in line with the flavor of the trait as well as toning it down to a more reasonable power level.

I would be okay with running someone through the AP who has played/run it before .. provided you are able to maintain a very clear distinction between your personal knowledge and what your character knows and would do.

I try to err on the side of stupid when playing something I have played before. I basically made very little in the way of suggestions, thus I merely role play and kill things.

Cool, I'll likely make a psychic(abomination) then. Think sorcerer for what it does.

@drbuzzard: Pushing the game forward constantly is a big part of pbp though, so it might make it harder on the rest of you stay passive. Of course either way might have it's disadvantage.

Did you miss my question about the summoner MisterLurch?

I think I'll be moving forward with the gnome ninja idea. My idea is that he was resupplying in Tiven's Reed before heading south to brave the Trackless Storm when his caravan was raided by slavers. Mistaking him for a halfling they took him to Katapesh to sell. Through some sort of event he escapes/is freed and falls in the with the Order of the Blistered Beetle a sect of ninja and worshipers of the goddess Sivanah.

I think the Missionary trait (if you'll approve using it to serve Silvanah) might be interesting for this character, but I can't ignore the flavor of Reclaiming Your Roots or Finding Haleen. I'll probably skip the Earning Your Freedom trait as it is a bit plain for my tastes.

Definitely interested. Will be submitting a character for this.
EDIT: Knew I forgot to ask something. Which format would you rather we use for our character sheet? Myth-weavers?

Thinking of rekindling an old LoF character that I played on the Forums before the GM up and disappeared. Since Gnoll however is Not allowed, how do you feel about Human with Gnoll Heritage?

@MisterLurch, Would you consider using fractional base bonuses from Unchained for PCs that multiclass?

I'm thinking of a Sarenite warrior-priest, hero of the faith type PC, probably cleric with a small dip to improve combat.

Sixteenbitcoin, desert fantasy ninja could work really well as hashashin. It would not be unlikely to find such a spy or ally attached to the caravan given the wealth of the owner and the political importance of the mission.

I'm considering throwing in for this myself, likely a genie-summoning conjuration wizard.

Scratch that, I'm going to swallow my fear and dive into the confusion that is the kineticist and burn.

Hmmm... Which type of bender do I want to play...

Sixteenbitcoin, desert fantasy ninja could work really well as hashashin. It would not be unlikely to find such a spy or ally attached to the caravan given the wealth of the owner and the political importance of the mission.

That is a great idea and I am, ah, stealing it. Hehehe.

Greetings, Mr. Lurch! Introducing for your consideration, Alexander Pierpoint! If his stats seem a bit off, that's because he's middle-aged and I've made the relevant adjustments.

Please let me know what you think! ^_^

Dotting with this character. I will update him to your specifications.

Suli is quite possible my favorite race, so I know which race I am taking. Man do I wish Eldritch Scion and Elemental Knight stacked for Magi.

with that generous stat spread, I think I will be trying a melee kinetisict. Water ofc, going into the whip. backstory is rolling, slowly, but its rolling.

This character was a lot of fun to play in a failed version of this game a few years back. I'll re-invent him and get him up. Lots of fun playing his weakness of understanding human behavior, and compassion, as he'd never experienced it in his life.

That is quite the generous spread... let me see what I can build out of that.

gonna go at this from a slave earning freedom view. as such it won't be long but should cover everything :3 should have it up in a day or so.

I've always wanted to play in this Adventure!

I'm thinking a Paladin or Warpriest of Sarenrae in classic arabian-fantasy feel.

@drbuzzard: Pushing the game forward constantly is a big part of pbp though, so it might make it harder on the rest of you stay passive. Of course either way might have it's disadvantage.

On the plus side, I rad the game maybe 5 or 6 years ago, so I don't really remember much beyond broad outlines. I could at least do some pushing to keep things moving. Of course who ends up doing that is usually the front liner or scout, so it depends on if I angle for that job.

I'll be throwing in my hat as Lucia Moonshadow, a Halfling Unchained Rogue destined for the Arcane trickster prestige class. Her backstory will be added to her profile later tonight, when I have some more time to write it out.

MisterLurch, how do you feel about the vow of silence? Writing things down in order to communicate while out of combat, and maybe coordinating the use of sign language with another player (which possibly means tying together our backgrounds)? I know it will heavily impact things, but I thought the flavor could be interesting so I figured I'd get your take on it.

Contemplating a mounted halfling character, mostly Paladin with some sort of dip into Cavalier taken first. Worshipper of Sarenrae, wandering defender of the people type.

Question for thing I haven't found confirmation either way yet, not having used animal companions often before, would Cavalier+Paladin (if mount taken for divine bond) class levels stack to determine the animal companions levels and abilities?

dot for interest, will post when I get home from work.

A dot for now! :)

Doomed Hero here getting my submission in.

Solomon is a Warpriest of Sarenrae who's perfectly comfortable in the thick of melee, or at range. He's a well-rounded switch-hitter designed to be able to fit in well wherever a party needs.

His background and mechanics aren't quite finished yet, but I'll have them done sometime tomorrow night.

Doomed Hero here getting my submission in.

Solomon is a Warpriest of Sarenrae who's perfectly comfortable in the thick of melee, or at range. He's a well-rounded switch-hitter designed to be able to fit in well wherever a party needs.

His background and mechanics aren't quite finished yet, but I'll have them done sometime tomorrow night.

Guess I'll go hunter, then...

I've been wanting to play a cleric of Sarenrae.

Here is Erizi the Landless. Haven't updated the profile page yet, but the spoiler lays it out.

Erizi The Landless

Did you miss my question about the summoner MisterLurch?

Sorry, thought I had answered it. I am okay with the summoner, but having never encountered one from either side of table, I will restrict synthesist. That is, unfortunately, simply because I have heard so many horror stories of the synthesist that broke the game and I do not have time to figure it out for myself while prepping this.

Knew I forgot to ask something. Which format would you rather we use for our character sheet? Myth-weavers?

To answer this question, I will refer to Doomed Hero's guide to PbP. Specifically the section that talks about the character sheet, aka character profile:

The Character Sheet:

Your character sheet is your ambassador to the game. The GM will look at it when deciding to pick you, other characters will look at it throughout the game. Think of it like a resume. It’s nice if it looks good. It’s better if it’s clearly and concisely organized.

Use spoilers to break up sections. Use bold to highlight important numbers. Site your source for everything. Use links to the SRD to cross-reference spells and abilities.

Look around at what other players do with their character sheets. Steal things you like.

In short, other than what is said here and on my profile (which I did ask everyone to read, btw), make it neat, easily understandable, and many bonus points for using url links.

Thinking of rekindling an old LoF character that I played on the Forums before the GM up and disappeared. Since Gnoll however is Not allowed, how do you feel about Human with Gnoll Heritage?

Can you provide a link to that one? It doesn't show up on the D20PFSRD. Thanks.

@MisterLurch, Would you consider using fractional base bonuses from Unchained for PCs that multiclass?

I am slightly torn on the topic. Mostly due to being burned in the past by having players take 1-3 level dips in many classes for optimization alone.

I guess I like the mechanic at face value, and I will allow it provided it does not get abused as described above.

I try to err on the side of stupid when playing something I have played before. I basically made very little in the way of suggestions, thus I merely role play and kill things.

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On the plus side, I rad the game maybe 5 or 6 years ago, so I don't really remember much beyond broad outlines. I could at least do some pushing to keep things moving. Of course who ends up doing that is usually the front liner or scout, so it depends on if I angle for that job.

I really am okay with you playing, DrBuzzard. And the gap since you last read the adventure will be helpful. (honestly there is nothing to prevent anyone from reading the adventure and playing with foreknowledge) I just wanted to make the statement of expectation up front.

MisterLurch, how do you feel about the vow of silence? Writing things down in order to communicate while out of combat, and maybe coordinating the use of sign language with another player (which possibly means tying together our backgrounds)? I know it will heavily impact things, but I thought the flavor could be interesting so I figured I'd get your take on it.

The Vow of Silence will be an interesting facet to the AP. I am all for weird, interesting character things. I would allow a player to learn a type of sign language for the cost of two "languages". The Drow (TM), after all, have long had a special sign language. If you take the Vow of Silence, please put your writings and sign language bits into spoilers. :)

Oops, missed one.

Contemplating a mounted halfling character, mostly Paladin with some sort of dip into Cavalier taken first. Worshipper of Sarenrae, wandering defender of the people type.

Question for thing I haven't found confirmation either way yet, not having used animal companions often before, would Cavalier+Paladin (if mount taken for divine bond) class levels stack to determine the animal companions levels and abilities?

I was unable to find clarification either, so I will say that since they both specifically mimic the druid's animal companion, the levels would stack. However, all the drawbacks will also apply (i.e. wait 30 days to replace if mount dies, -1 during that time).

Submissions Thus Far:

• Alexander Pierpoint - Human Wizard (by Aebliss)[/ooc]
• Bradar Toff - Human Bloodrager (by DM Mathpro)
• Lucia Moonshadow - Halfling Unchained Rogue (by Alistus)
• Solomon Azar - Half-Orc Warpriest (by DoomedHero)
• Erizi the Landless - Human Fighter (by scranford)

Please let me know if I have missed anyone. For many of the above, it looks like some rebuild is needed to fit the character creation guidelines outlined above.

Just to check, when did applications close?

They do not close until Friday, Feb 12.

Here is Zhalet's application. If the multiclass progression is an issue let me know and I'll revise.
I'm still working on background and personality/appearance. Those should be finished later this evening.

Have I set up the tag lines correctly? I'm not sure I understood.

Excellent game choice! I'm not applying, but this is the perfect game if you want to play a Gnoll (if the GM would allow it as an exception to his rules). Note however, this can make things difficult for your PC and the GM since as a Gnoll pretty much everybody hates your kind, including most other Gnolls!

I personally have been playing in my GM's game for over a year (we only get together once a month) and have been playing a Gnoll Desert Druid of Seranrae with much success and enjoyment.