Rivers Run Red

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One of my players has just left and I could use a replacement or two. We are level 4 and using 20 point buy. Standard wealth per level.

We are in the second book of kingmaker and are using the downtime rules from ultimate campaign.

I'd like to join. I played this character in a Kingmaker game years ago but didn't get past the first book. I can have him updated by Monday. I could also make something different if the party doesn't need another Melee character.

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Looks like they just lost their Cleric
Party as far as I could tell:
Elf Sorcerer
Human Bard
Human Barbarian

What does your group need or want? Very interested.

also interested

I was the guy who had to cut a few campaigns for time and prioritizing purposes. The GM has been very patient and understanding. I played a human cleric of Gorum who had the high priest position. As I've told the GM to feel free to retire said character into NPCdom, or even kill him off as needed, if you want the High Priest spot, it is sure to be yours once he decides on the hows and whys. If you want another spot (We also lost a spymaster a while back) then my former character can hold it a bit longer as an NPC if the GM is going that way. Gorum is NOT the state religion by any means btw if that matters to you.

Interested as well. I can come up with something tonight, willing to play anything class wise.

Or this character can play.

I'm interested! Thinking of a dwarven cleric, either of Torag or Gorum, probably leaning in the battle-cleric direction, with a goodly dollop of support, a dash of crossbow and of course healing.

is 3rd party on the table?

Dotted.

Dotting, thinking of a nature-based oracle.

I have a battle oracle that I'd love to play, I just have to touch up his character sheet.

Don't think I'll have 3rd party. Besides that not much limit.

Here's the oracle I mentioned above. He can serve a martial/buffing role, and can provide basic healing as well. The only thing not updated on his stats is his hit points, as it wasn't mentioned how those were determined. Please let me know if there is something else that I've missed/forgotten to update.
Good luck to all who apply!

I actually have an Aasimar Oradin I've been dying to play, and Kingmaker might be a nice place for him.

On a note related to that: would you be willing to let me change the Scion of Humanity trait into "Scion of Dwarvenkind"? The only difference would be that it replaces the Humanoid (Human) part of his type with Humanoid (Dwarf).

That does not seem breaking. However I have a lot of entries to look though and if i start allowing rule changes at this stage it will be a bit problematic.

It's not so much a rule change as a fluff change. You are the DM, though, so I'll abide your judgment.

I'll put some thought into a different concept.

I've updated Valak's profile to reflect lvl 4 changes and added a Kingmaker trait.

Dwarven Cleric of War.

On a side note, I've never played Kingmaker (if that matters).

I'd like a shot, if you wouldn't mind. I could start up a level 4 brawler or swashbuckler ASAP.

It seems we might have more positions available then I thought

King Rory sits across a Desk from you.

"So tell me why does the kingdom of Caerulus want you?"

I like to submit a level 4 warpriest.

It seems we might have more positions available then I thought

King Rory sits across a Desk from you.

"So tell me why does the kingdom of Caerulus want you?"

The young woman adjusts herself on the other end of the desk. She came clad in her armor and cesti to show she was serious for the position. "Well, sir, from what I hear, the kingdom of Caerulus needs defense. I'd say I'm the right person for the job in that respect! I can help train your troops or defend the front lines!" The more she talked, the more excited she seemed to be about the whole ordeal.

"I'd also like to point out that the River Kingdoms are said to be filled with all manner of dangerous creatures. My family's had experience in combating magical beasts! I would be honored if you were to take me aboard to fulfil my share in this legacy!"

If ya wanna pick me, I'll throw up an alias and generate some stats.

"Well your honor, or wassit' Lord? King? I dunno' but I apologize if I'm being disrespectful, I haven't much experience with royalty. None at all actually. What I do have is experience doing exactly what a newly established seat of authority like yours need, experience dealing with criminals. And when I say dealing with, I do mean dealing with in all sorts of manners if you know what I mean." Hrane leans back into his chair nodding and raising his eyebrows knowingly, leaving his last sentence terribly vague.

"I have a long record with the Brevoyan army and they can vouch for me if you want to." Hrane puts both his weathered hands palm down on the desk and leans forward, sliding them along the fine wood and with a hushed voice says, "But give me a week, and I'll tell you exactly what the most important criminals in town are doing, and how you can stop 'em."

Meet Hrane, Dwarven Ranger and bandit hunter. I've never played in any Kingmaker games before but I have a burning desire to do just that. I've submitted this character before in other games without luck and am hoping you'll be just the DM to fall in love with it. I can have the numbers and hard statistics for the character down in a few hours if you need them. Looking forward to seeing how this round of recruitment goes.

It seems we might have more positions available then I thought

King Rory sits across a Desk from you.

"So tell me why does the kingdom of Caerulus want you?"

Toran smiles slightly, his unnaturally beautiful face seeming to express honesty and awareness. "Simple, I can assist your kingdom. As a warrior, I can protect the state adequately, and I can keep order within the state. I have been touched by fate(His explanation for why he's an oracle), and it has given me power, but at the cost of my ability to break my word. This means that I am scrupulously loyal, and am quite skilled at sensing when others around me are lying, a considerable aid when it comes to maintaining both the internal and external strength of Caerulus. I have nothing left to say."

Toran leans back in his seat, his dark eyes fixating upon the king. He waits, seemingly for a response from the king.

I think Valak's pretty much the dwarven cleric I would've made, so I'll pull my hat out, unless I can think of another idea. Valak's a very admirable sort of dwarf though. Most impressive.

"You say you can help with the defense of the realm? This is good however there are many strong arms. I myself am well versed in combat. Tell me how can you help me make my kingdom better and not just defend it."

I think Valak's pretty much the dwarven cleric I would've made, so I'll pull my hat out, unless I can think of another idea. Valak's a very admirable sort of dwarf though. Most impressive.

My thanks.

It seems we might have more positions available then I thought

King Rory sits across a Desk from you.

"So tell me why does the kingdom of Caerulus want you?"

Bowing to one knee, Valak looks the king in the eye.

"Your Majesty. I bring the power and word of Angradd with me. Not only will Angradd protect you and your kingdom, he will show us the way to expand this kingdom to the horizons! He spoke to me in a dream! I saw you at the head of a mighty army, crushing all who stood against you. In this dream, Angradd showed me the way to help you achieve this goal. You are the chosen of Angradd! With me at your side, I will lead the brotherhood of Angradd for you and help grow your kingdom!"

Valak pounds an armored fist against his chest. "I have traveled many miles to find you liege. It is my destiny to help you and it is your destiny to rule!"

*You hear mild screams in the distance, before they eventually quiet down*

Note: The following relies on two things. As such, I've made two versions of what goes on. Primarily, I desire the Child and Half-Dragon template, and being allowed a fairly powerful creature, as such, I made two versions of it.

If allowed, Then it splits into what I may start off with as my undead minion.
If allowed a Flaming Bloody Gargantuan Dire Croc, then this:

Alright, version two is without the templates.

Ya not doing the template

I am coming up blank on a different concept, so I'm going to bow out. Good luck, everyone. :)

"You say you can help with the defense of the realm? This is good however there are many strong arms. I myself am well versed in combat. Tell me how can you help me make my kingdom better and not just defend it."

"Strong arms are only one ingredient to a strong kingdom. Strong arms will strike foes, but strong words will build allies. Strong wits will tell us when best to act on our arms or our brains! I come here not just to offer you my arms, but the mind of a tactician! If only you would give me the chance, I would prove myself by expanding your holdings tenfold!" She slammed on the desk for emphasis' sake.

"You say you can help with the defense of the realm? This is good however there are many strong arms. I myself am well versed in combat. Tell me how can you help me make my kingdom better and not just defend it."

"Aha! I was hoping you'd get to that eventually. See I have spent most of my life out there in the wilderness. I'm already quite old by your standards, 64 years to be exact! I'm guessing I'm older than you are probably! Anyway my point was that I know what it's like to be out there. I know the life of the farmer, the miller, the innkeeper and the hunter. I know what their dreams and hopes are, I know what they want. They want stability. They want to be able to go about their lives without anybody hassling them, or demanding a few weeks worth of food for not burning their house down. I can help you bring that stability, that peace of mind to your citizens. With me around the hard boot-heel of justice is going to keep the criminal element in check, which in turn is going to allow your citizens to prosper, reach their full potential as it were.

On another point, a more personal one. I want to settle down. I need a place to call home and I think this can be it. Here I'll be able to think about more than what to eat next week. I'll settle down as we dwarves do and become permanent fixtures of this city as much as the walls of your castle. When your sons and your grandsons grow old I'll still be here, providing advice. Wisened by time I hope to become an invaluable asset even if I am relegated to smithy work. I will settle down in your kingdom, that's a fact already. The reason I am here talking with you is because I'm offering my skills for you to use, a life time of it."

Ya not doing the template

Yeah, should have seen that coming... Not many people allow it, gonna have to find another kingmaker game to get her (The idea's been bouncing around my head for AGES, not many people really allow it...)

The young woman stares at him, and bows her head.
"Apologies, I am Olivebranch. I'm here to see if I can get a job somewhere in your kingdom, and I offer a sizable amount in return, primarily, a hard worker, secondarily, a giant flaming regenerating purple worm to eat your enemies. If you need to know my Ethos, it's to make magic more commonplace, and more available to the everyday worker. In return for helping me further these goals, I will assist you in making sure the country is well-fed, and will produce things with the utmost efficiency. My undead will provide further backup." the young woman said.

"You say you can help with the defense of the realm? This is good however there are many strong arms. I myself am well versed in combat. Tell me how can you help me make my kingdom better and not just defend it."

Toran nods in approval at the question. "Strong arms may protect the kingdom from outside forces, but without strength from within, the realm will quickly crumble. As I've said in response to your previous question, my abilities make me honest and trustworthy, and well able to distinguish the liars from the rest. By keeping the infrastructure of the kingdom running, everything will become more efficient.

"What is the purpose of a kingdom beyond its own self-preservation and propagation?"

"Well to allow for civilization to prosper of course! A kingdom should be a...barrier between those out there who want to take what they can because they are strong and those who are simply living honest lives. It should be a shield I suppose, so that your people can work in safety and peace. Allowing them to have families, create beautiful works of art and craftsmanship. It's as simple as that as an idea though it's a lot harder in practice. You can make a kingdom all about dynasties and politics but it will start falling apart the moment you forget you are only King because the people who live in your Kingdom feel safer with you than with someone else. At that point your people will leave and find somebody else to follow. A kingdom is an organization on a massive scale, with a very simple purpose, to offer shelter and protection to those that need it and believe me when I say there are a lot of us..uh them out there."

"Simple: Improve the lives of the citizens. Currently, I'm trying to figure out how to make my undead minions adept at farming, though that isn't anywhere near easy, as, you know, they don't have brains. Another is to ensure that people live happily, though this means having some minor annoyances, like taxes, since, as is fairly known, a life of pure joy isn't pure joy, but normality. I generally find, myself, that magic is fairly useful in doing so, though certainly not the best. Though all that is secondary to improving infrastructure to grant further increases to prosperity, because, face it, infrastructure is simply far, FAR more useful to prosperity than magic or undead minions, and regulation ensures that you don't end up with a single company ruling over the entire country, instead of someone who's job it is to listen to people."

"What is the purpose of a kingdom beyond its own self-preservation and propagation?"

"The purpose of a kingdom is to help its citizens thrive, and to protect them as best it can. By doing so, it improves not only itself, but other states around it as well."

"What is the purpose of a kingdom beyond its own self-preservation and propagation?"

"That is a question that requires a multi-tiered answer. By providing order in the midst of a chaotic world, the kingdom, and behind that, the king and his advisors, gives the people a chance at survival and a decent living. The kingdom is never greater than the sum of its parts. All people of all races should feel welcome and protected in your kingdom. All people who live beneath your banner should have a fair and equal chance at a good life. They shouldn't have to worry about what lurks beyond the glow of a campfire, or in the shadows beyond the walls. It is people like me who you need on the front line keeping the darkness at bay. Keeping watch so the average civilian can rest easy at night, and therefore, you can rest easy at night. You want me on that wall, you need me on that wall!"

I am Ravingdork, player of Sarjenka, the elven arcanist and current treasurer of the kingdom of Caerulus (though it is her aspiration to become the Magister once someone else can be found to take her place as treasurer).

Please assume that Sarjenka stands tall and proud, just in the shadows behind Rory, looking every bit as ominous as Disney's animated Maleficent would. Her keen eyes shine through the darkness, piercing mind, body, and soul.

(She's using detect thoughts during the interviews, so that nothing escapes her.)

Looks like they just lost their Cleric

Party as far as I could tell:
Elf Sorcerer
Human Bard
Human Barbarian

Actually, since the ACG's release, I've been playing her as an arcanist, rather than a sorcerer.

What does your group need or want? Very interested.

Reliable posters with a penchant for roleplaying and keeping things moving forward.

Here's the oracle I mentioned above. He can serve a martial/buffing role, and can provide basic healing as well. The only thing not updated on his stats is his hit points, as it wasn't mentioned how those were determined. Please let me know if there is something else that I've missed/forgotten to update.

Good luck to all who apply!
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I can't seem to find the Guided by Fate feat. What is it, what does it do, and what source is it from?

Dragonflyer1243 wrote:

Here's the oracle I mentioned above. He can serve a martial/buffing role, and can provide basic healing as well. The only thing not updated on his stats is his hit points, as it wasn't mentioned how those were determined. Please let me know if there is something else that I've missed/forgotten to update.

Good luck to all who apply!
** spoiler omitted **...

I can't seem to find the Guided by Fate feat. What is it, what does it do, and what source is it from?

My bad. The last campaign I applied for, the DM let us reflavor stuff to better fit our characters and I forgot to change the name back. It is the Warrior Priest feat.

The nutral necromancer nudged Sarjenka.
"Hey... I don't suppose you'd be willing to... You know... Give up your job as Treasurer? I like numbers..."

Anyway, Olive, being a Necromancer, would be intresting to interact with, at least, and know that I really, really love role playing (Slightly more than combat) and will be able to post daily. If there's any other roles you need, I can make plenty of meat shields. Push comes to shove, I can alter her role to any you really need.

Here are the current rulers of Caerulus. I thought that knowing who had what positions already might help you decide what kind of position or character role you wanted to fill.

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Primary Ruler: Mayor Rory Ward, Stability +4 (Player left, possibly vacant)
Secondary Ruler: vacant
Consort: vacant
Councilor: Maester Jhod (NPC), Loyalty +4
General: Sir Akiros (NPC), Stability +2
Grand Diplomat: vacant, Stability –2
Heir: vacant
High Priest: Abbot Adular Garess, Stability +5 (player left, possibly vacant)
Magister: vacant, Economy –4
Marshal: Marshal Sootscale (NPC), Economy +3
Royal Enforcer: Sir Mallichatti Cervagio, Loyalty +4
Spymaster: vacant
Treasurer: Lady Riva Sarjenka, Economy +7 (PC would rather be Magister, but got placed as Treasurer instead to avoid the vacancy penalty.)
Viceroy: vacant
Warden: Sheriff Kesten (NPC), Loyalty +3

The neutral necromancer nudged Sarjenka.

"Hey... I don't suppose you'd be willing to... You know... Give up your job as Treasurer? I like numbers..."

Clearly perturbed at Olive's lack of formality, Riva nevertheless responded with cordial indifference: "You will have to speak with Rory on the matter. If he deems you are more qualified than myself, than you are welcome to the position."

Of the remaining roles, Toran would likely be best suited to serve as a Grand Diplomat, but would be an excellent Spymaster because of his honesty. He could do well in any position, but those would be the two that would best suit his character.

Of course, he enjoys authority for a ruling position would be ideal, but those are always in huge demand, so he would be willing to concede those if they are already taken.

The young woman nods, a slight look of worry on her face, "Alright... Apologies, you just strike me as being smart enough to outclass me with working with money, as such, I kinda worry that he'll leave you in the job, instead of putting myself into it, since you really do seem really, REALLY smart, and are even smarter thanks to that crown you're wearing." she says, pointing to the crown on the young woman's head, "Which, if my guess is correct, pardon me if I'm wrong, might boost your intelligence? I'm honestly not sure, myself, but I figure I might as well try to ask. If so, no way in the abyss I have a chance of outdoing your ability in your job, and, admittedly, it kinda shows. in your city. It’s doing fairly well in the economic sense."
She sits down, idly bringing lights into existence, and watching them dance.
“You know, my father was an adventurer. Rather good one, was the party wizard. Wasn’t very good with people, though, or children, and my mother sorta threw me out the window, so I was kinda raised by his familiar, since, you know, she was actually pretty good at it, though I was actually larger than her. Don’t know why I’m telling you this, but I figure I might as well.”

Also, a description of her character:
A young woman of about 19 years of age, somewhat short at 5 ft tall, she appears to be slightly scarred in several places, though actions were taken to make these scars less prominent. Her skin is actually rather vibrant, as is her outfit, a blue vest over a fine, overly, gaudy bright purple dress, and bright red earrings. All of this is, quite obviously, new, and designed to make herself look more sophisticated, while failing miserably due to not really understanding fashion. Her hair is a ragged mess, she appears to be someone who the concept of “Bath” is still fairly new, and is still not as competent as she probably should be at it. Her arms are thin and lack muscle, but her eyes burn with energy and a willingness to try anything. Her stance bears the mark of someone who is used to adventuring, rather than someone who's used to sitting around all day. In many ways, she has a alluring rugged charm, like a wild dog or a druid. Her eyes are brown, and her hair is the color of the dirt she usually ends up sleeping in. Her demenour is casual, and welcoming, almost never being really negative. Though, if she wants something bad enough, she is completely unafraid of threatening major injury with her giant undead monster death minion.

And, what I have of her character down so far, a link to her Mythweavers sheet, though note it's not complete.

"Lady Sarjenka." Valak bows as low as a dwarf in a chain shirt can. "Besides bringing glory to Angradd, I feel my skills would be best put to use in some sort of military or law keeping role. It is my belief that in order to have a functioning society, there must be some form of law to keep chaos at bay.

as an aside, I can post numerous times a day and LOVE roleplaying online compared to roll playing.

The young woman nods, a slight look of worry on her face, "Alright... Apologies, you just strike me as being smart enough to outclass me with working with money, as such, I kinda worry that he'll leave you in the job, instead of putting myself into it, since you really do seem really, REALLY smart, and are even smarter thanks to that crown you're wearing." she says, pointing to the crown on the young woman's head, "Which, if my guess is correct, pardon me if I'm wrong, might boost your intelligence? I'm honestly not sure, myself, but I figure I might as well try to ask. If so, no way in the abyss I have a chance of outdoing your ability in your job, and, admittedly, it kinda shows. in your city. It’s doing fairly well in the economic sense."

She sits down, idly bringing lights into existence, and watching them dance.
“You know, my father was an adventurer. Rather good one, was the party wizard. Wasn’t very good with people, though, or children, and my mother sorta threw me out the window, so I was kinda raised by his familiar, since, you know, she was actually pretty good at it, though I was actually larger than her. Don’t know why I’m telling you this, but I figure I might as well.”

"If you must know, Pippi*, my daughter made this caul for me. That is all the magic it needs."

In the flash of a fraction of a second Riva's face glows with the pride of a mother, before growing dark and cold as she recomposes herself.

"If you have been in our town long, you would have known that your upbringing is of little consequence. Only your abilities, heart, and loyalty to the people matter here. You needn't dredge up your past again."

* Little known Elvish slang loosely meaning "lost dog." Also, a shameless referance to Pippi Longstocking, whom your character reminds me of.

"Lady Sarjenka." Valak bows as low as a dwarf in a chain shirt can. "Besides bringing glory to Angradd, I feel my skills would be best put to use in some sort of military or law keeping role. It is my belief that in order to have a functioning society, there must be some form of law to keep chaos at bay.

as an aside, I can post numerous times a day and LOVE roleplaying online compared to roll playing.

"What do you know about dragons, Sir Steelspike? Would you be willing to kill one for the glory of Angradd and for Caerulus?"

Once per day is often enough, though we've been known to have spurts of activity if all PCs are willing and available. I, personally, like a mix of roleplaying and roll playing.

"What do you know about dragons, Sir Steelspike? Would you be willing to kill one for the glory of Angradd and for Caerulus?"

Once per day is often enough, though we've been known to have spurts of activity if all PCs are willing and available. I, personally, like a mix of roleplaying and roll playing.

"My personal experiences with dragons is limited. All I know of them is what I have read in books. Taking down one of the great beasts is a challenge I would gladly accept for Angradd and for Caerulus."