Anahita listens to Phaezeriel in her mind, as he speaks telepathically. She nods at the quasit and Ehos, putting a hand to her chest in some ritual of greeting, Keleshite like, still speaking in her accented Taldan (i.e. 'Common').
"Greetings, Phaezeriel and Ehos. Well met- so you are both students here as well? In this school in another .. location? Another star, you say. Fascinating." Her young features seem to grasp the gist of the explanation, though it's obvious on her features, she's clearly taking a lot of thinking on the topic right now.
@Phaezeriel: Assuming Phae's telepathy is echoed in her mind, when speaking to Fei and Vai...
Anahita looks the perfect male over, and Vai as well, considering them both. Then peers back as Renkai Urmas slips into view, seemingly out of the shadows.
@Renkai: Was that magic, stealth, or just neat story effects?
She studies his features and clothing for another brief moment, before seeming to fall quiet and study the interaction further. She stops fidgeting with her left hand, though.
>> So many-- oddities, amazing. Another world then? What is next? <<
stealth uber uber stealth... just for story though...
He pushes back his hood as he bows to Anahita then responds with her exact accent.
"hello, who are you?"
he is an actor, he can mimic pretty much anything he hears
Raelle takes Dave's offered hand and they wend their way through the crowd. She spots her friends sitting with Ace and tries to weave through the crowd to get to them.
Glancing from where she is presently leaning against the far Auditorium wall, looking at the masses within, Anahita looks over at Renkai as he mimics her accent and asks her who she is.
@Renkai: Could you give me more description of your features and clothing? Thanks.
Taking but a moment to glance him and his gear over quickly, she stands up in a formal manner and addresses him saying, "My name is Anahita bint Tariq bin Khalid al-Fulan, of the Padishah Empire of Kelesh, First Daughter of my House. May the wind be always at your back and the sun shine kindly upon you, Renkai Urmas. Well met." With the introduction she does a bit of a rolling hand motion beneath her chin while rising from a light bow.
"As to who I am, it seems I am in deep consideration of this-- since my arrival here. I honestly, am somewhat unsure right now."
After saying this, she gives the lightest of nods at Phaezeriel as if officially greeting him, while keeping her attention on her surroundings. She's certainly not nervous at this point, but mostly curious and appearing relaxed.
Image Male Human (Paragon) Gestalt Monk 14 / Fighter (Unarmed) 7 / Elemental Fist 5 / Enlightened Scholar 2 / [CLASSIFIED] 6 (^-^); Champion of Courage
Phaezeriel wrote:
As Vai and Fei come in, Phaezeriel turns a bit in their direction, ::Good morning Vai, Fei. Was the sunrise beautiful this morning?::
Fei looks over at Vai, then looks back over at Phaezeriel.
"...Unlike any other," the young monk replies with a smile and another bow as they come over. Upon noticing Anahita's scrutiny of him, he bows respectfully to her (and to Renkai, when he appears).
"Hello. I am Fei, and this is my girlfriend Vai. Welcome to Avalon." :)
Dark easily worn cloths with pouches at the belt, a kinda robe/coat/jacket over top, dark hair and light grey, almost white eyes
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Anahita bint Tariq bin Khalid al-Fulan, I am also a new arrival here." he seems to say your name as easily as his own, "right now we are waiting for the formal introduction of the school year."
Dave walks in with Raelle and sits with her nodding to ace when he sees him.
I'm on a borrowed computer now, I found out what was broken on my laptop, motherbord broke, gonna be a while till I can fix/replace it, but now that I have this borrowed computer I should be able to post good long posts again, yay
Anahita gives Fei a light bow in greeting, with that odd gesture beneath her chin while rising up, an almost circular motion of her right hand. Most likely a cultural thing of hers when done, as she did before with Renkai just now.
"Well met, Fei and girl friend Vai," she says politely.
Looking back to Renkai, she nods at his statements and then politely asks, "You are a student, then, yes? All of you, except the adults?" Her gaze turns to the 'older' looking humans (or what nots) guiding people to seats and keeping order, essentially.
"I am unsure if I am welcome here, though clearly-" this last part said while looking at Phaezeriel, "I do feel quite welcomed, by all sorts of beings. It is amazing. Very much so."
With another glance around, very perceptive this one to the slightest motion or sound, she looks at the assembled people near her and asks, "Should-- that is, do we sit? is there a place for non-students? I would speak with whomever is in charge when possible." She's mostly curious and apparently does not appear to want to draw attention to her actions.
She does watch as people pass by, studying them even more so if they aren't clearly human on first glance.
Description for benefit of those who have never seen Aananda before: This is actually a fair likeness although of course missing the headband. :)
A young woman, looking perhaps as old as her early twenties, walks onto the stage. Her dark hair was pulled up in a ponytail and she was wearing a strange headband with flashing lights and a gi.
She hit a button on her headband and her voice was amplified as if she were using a microphone.
"If you would all please take a seat. Those who have not yet completed enrollment, there will be a registration session afterwards, but for now please all be seated."
Krisilanni was just sitting around, barely listening to whatever was going on in the auditorium, as none of it seemed to be any relevant information. Sure, some guy was speaking into his mind without permission, but he guessed that was what always happened at the academy. Instead of paying attention to that, though, he kept an eye out for Albin, just to make sure that he still had the hat, and also for Tyrrin, just to make sure she wasn't wearing the hat. He wanted to be there when it happened, and wanted to laugh in front of Tyrrin as she was transformed.
"That world was Mironus 7 of the Star Tinta, population 28,000,000,000, looks like they used Atmo Fusion and Shriks to wipe it clean before searching, now what could they be looking for do you think."
"Quite interesting. There are others of you and you were made for a war. For what they are searching of I am afraid that the history of this multi-verse I am still behind on. I do apologies if you were hoping I could answer that."
Description for benefit of those who have never seen Aananda before: This is actually a fair likeness although of course missing the headband. :)
A young woman, looking perhaps as old as her early twenties, walks onto the stage. Her dark hair was pulled up in a ponytail and she was wearing a strange headband with flashing lights and a gi.
She hit a button on her headband and her voice was amplified as if she were using a microphone.
"If you would all please take a seat. Those who have not yet completed enrollment, there will be a registration session afterwards, but for now please all be seated."
Roel tries to use a seat, but blobs around it, just barely maintaining concentration on not melting it.
Anahita, upon hearing the amplified voice, homes into who the speaker is, marvels at it briefly and then looks at the assembled group near her before looking towards open seats, "I will seek a seat now. I intend to meet you, each, hopefully again. Thank you for your welcome."
With that, she gives a slight bow, and wanders off to a chair to sit, per the instructions amplified to the room.
Whether or not there are spare seats near her, your call, I'm partially assuming that most seats are taken at this point so a scattered few are available like getting to the movies late.
Anahita, upon hearing the amplified voice, homes into who the speaker is, marvels at it briefly and then looks at the assembled group near her before looking towards open seats, "I will seek a seat now. I intend to meet you, each, hopefully again. Thank you for your welcome."
With that, she gives a slight bow, and wanders off to a chair to sit, per the instructions amplified to the room.
Whether or not there are spare seats near her, your call, I'm partially assuming that most seats are taken at this point so a scattered few are available like getting to the movies late.
i can almost garentee there are some near me, being living acid and all.
Female Aasimars - Archon-Blooded HP:99/99|AC:20(t:16,ff:14)|F:+11|R:+8|W:+13|CMD:24|CMB:+7|Init:+3 Per:+18 Lesser Angel of Death, LE Cleric [Law/Death] L9
Salis of Bletherad wrote:
"Quite interesting. There are others of you and you were made for a war. For what they are searching of I am afraid that the history of this multi-verse I am still behind on. I do apologies if you were hoping I could answer that."
Rosa nods
"yes war, when the empire was young, and war was a content, things have settled down now, and with the Red Ruling he will let no other build a force that can threaten his power, yet here on this world a force is being made, long ago plans where laid, and wheels have turned. I am old and young at the some time, I have missed a lot of history here in the Dragon stars but I know some things still. A war is coming and when it dos it will shake the Red in his palace. I was made to fight for Dragon kind and so this is what I do, here and now I will train the new Dragons bloods to fight as they should, will all the skills and powers they have. The SIM rooms is my gift to this end. As for the Hunter Fleet, they are looking for here Salis of Bletherad, they look for young Dragons and all that would help them. A lost egg, an old book of knowledge any and every thing that the Red says in a Danger to it. So let hope they never get word of this world. Because that rag tag band of wolfs would descend on this world and collect the bounty on every dragon blood being and artifact they could get. So you see training the students is of paramount importance should a band of raiding hunters show up, we will need every one to help."
She Brings up a combat simulation its horrific showing swarms of ships fighting in the sky over the school, some ships getting past the defenses and attacking the grounds, dead and dying lay around and the hunter wolf pack strike.
"And hunters come in other forms, unseen and clandestine, they are the ones to really worry about."
"huh, you're a fast one aren't you. nice to meet you too I'm Dave" realizing that shaking hands would be awkward given that her entire body is about the size of his hand he casts mage hand modifying it to be much smaller
he then get's a mental pulse from Skeets signaling that he was done with the setup, Skeets then drops his invisibility as he floats over them
"and this floating hunk of rock is Skeets," Skeets floats over to her, even the rock is almost twice her size
Ehos had bowed formally when Phaezeriel introduced the pair to the young beauty. The young elf (looks about 16-17 in human reckoning) has short, blonde hair that somehow looks scruffy and well-kept at the same time. His sky blue eyes and gait seems to carry a somberness and weight. The most immediately noticeable feature is Ehos' scarf; a deep green mask which covers his mouth and nose. His clothing looks expensive, if a bit gaudy in it's colouration: the type of thing a well-off bard would wear.
Despite the formality and politeness in Ehos' movements and body language, he doesn't speak a single word before Aananda asks the students to take their seats, though his eyes do linger a little long on the young human girl.
As Vai and Fei come in, Phaezeriel turns a bit in their direction, ::Good morning Vai, Fei. Was the sunrise beautiful this morning?::
Fei looks over at Vai, then looks back over at Phaezeriel.
"...Unlike any other," the young monk replies with a smile and another bow as they come over. Upon noticing Anahita's scrutiny of him, he bows respectfully to her (and to Renkai, when he appears).
Vai can't resist the blush that touches her face when Fei describes their morning. She nods sheepishly to Phaezeriel, unable to hide a smile.
Fei, of the Sun Soul wrote:
"Hello. I am Fei, and this is my girlfriend Vai. Welcome to Avalon." :)
Vai curtsies to the new girl."Everyone is welcome here Anahita."she intones before they move to take their seats.
Description for Vai:
Vai is a teenaged half-elf girl at first appearance. She is currently wearing a plain white blouse with a knee-length navy blue skirt. Her shoulder-length wavy blonde hair has a way of falling in front of her face, though she usually brushes it back behind her ear: why she doesn't wear a clip eludes you. She has dark blue eyes. She is wearing no make-up and only a single piece of jewelry: a star sapphire on a silver chain around her neck.
Closer examination might reveal that her skin has a weird looking texture, though a touch might leave the observer wondering if they had just imagined the scaly texture.
Krisilanni was just sitting around, barely listening to whatever was going on in the auditorium, as none of it seemed to be any relevant information. Sure, some guy was speaking into his mind without permission, but he guessed that was what always happened at the academy. Instead of paying attention to that, though, he kept an eye out for Albin, just to make sure that he still had the hat, and also for Tyrrin, just to make sure she wasn't wearing the hat. He wanted to be there when it happened, and wanted to laugh in front of Tyrrin as she was transformed.
Kris cannot spot Tyrrin in the crowd. She is assisting backstage.
Umbri moves with Rin closer to the other new arrivals, over by Teenage Desert Lady and Co.
"you can call me Umbri. and this Green Haired Troublemaker to my left in the dark blue minidress, you may call Rin." the nymph said, dragging her sylph parter.
since i Run both of them, can we assume that Umbri autosucceeds at dragging Rin?
Rin seemed intimidated as Umbri dragged her. "Ummmm...." "Umbri...." "This feels unsettling..." the sylph said as the nymph dragged her towards the rest of the new arrivals and Anahita.
Just to note that Ephebe is Headmistress of the elementary wing of the school - these kids are also here, and there are people to interact with, but they are children/supervisors, not teenaged students.
Well, Ephebe also looks about 17 at most....but she's obviously one of the people in charge. In fact it can be hard to tell who is student and who is teacher at the moment (easier when the students are wearing their uniforms) since many of the teachers look ridiculously young. Some are recent graduates. Others are simply members of long-lived races (you know, like dragons) that continue to look young. It can be a bit of a disconnect for new students. :)
sounds good
dave get's distracted, an easy thing for him to do "oh, a trouble maker," 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 sense motive "she doesn't look it, she looks kinda scared" he then focuses on the slyph "it's ok, this is a place to make friends, for a start, hello my name is David, Dave if you prefer," diplomacy 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (15) + 29 = 44
Sitting, primarily among people who aren't winged, demon looking, or too outside human looking, Anahita sits while studying the room and keeping an eye out on people's interactions and movements.
She occasionally glances back over at where the Phaezeriel and Ehos had gone, as well as where Fei and Vai end up eventually.
Mostly, however, she's watching not unlike a cat would, fairly wide-eyed and shifting her attention this way and that, as various things catch her eye.
>> Not a dream then. Still amazing. All sorts of races. Completely .. unprepared for this.<<
She thinks to herself fascinated by the antics in the Auditorium.
A door appears onstage at precisely 10 o'clock, opening a moment later as the Headmasters walks through to address the students. He smiles warmly.
"Hello, everyone, and welcome to Avalon, a school like no other! Here you can learn nearly anything you desire, from pottery to alchemy. More importantly though, you'll learn how to use your gifts safely, and Avalon is the safest place to do so. I strive to make this school a place where anyone can feel welcomed, no matter who they are, what they look like, or who they love or have hurt."
"Now that we have that out of the way, let's move on. I'd like to announce the official opening of the elementary potion of our school. I encourage you older students to help any of the younger ones out if they need it, and to keep them out of trouble. Set a good example! Next, I've ask all of the school bands to put on a concert tonight after dinner. They've had a few months to prepare, so enjoy!"
"Now give a big round of applause for our acting student council president, Tyrrin Denulia!"
Dave quietly offers the two girls the seats next to him (with Raelle sitting on the other side of him)and says :we'll talk later: in their heads and he focuses his attention on the stage.
"So you see training the students is of paramount importance should a band of raiding hunters show up, we will need every one to help."
He glances down at his satchel. "I see it seems I will have to keep a more watchful eye upon my books. You can however count on my bow and mind as an ally in this endeavor. I will however have to start researching these hunters. Having a working knowledge of your foe helps with defending against them." His reaction to the video and story is almost non-existent as though he had expected there was a reason for his summoning.
Studying the actions of the being at the stage, Anahita looks in the directions indicated by the Headmaster's speech, then peers around for the younger charges considering them, before looking back again.
Once the student council president is announced, she peers around to see if any clapping starts, watching for movement or some indication as to who Tyrrin is.
Bradley's shoulders slumped in defeat as he was transported into the detention area even though he'd been inside the auditorium when the assembly started.
"It figures," he sighed. "I think my luck is getting worse....maybe I need more holy symbols?"
Bradley was sitting behind Balamor and was thus affected by the bad luck radius.
“sorry about the speed thing its kind of hard to stop it, and you have a psicyrisal hello there i have one to but he dos not say much “
you may note star has the 3ed eye in the center of hsr forehead that seems to be some king of gem it looks at skeets , than strat a head again.
“so what do you think they will talk about ..., o i see yes you may be right”
A small traveling group of gypsies can be heard just outside the school. amongst them is a young minstrel playing away on a Pipa. He notices the school and abruptly stops.
"I thought we agreed that I wasn't going to attend a school, that I would stay with you traveling playing our songs? Mom, Dad why are we hear.
"Son you know that you have great potential that you will never realize with us. Beyond that we can't help you in your bending training as much as the school can." A woman answers him with a loving voice.
"We can't let our song die, it has brought joy to all we have passed." Dom pleaded with his family.
"Come on man you know our song will never die even while we are apart. You real father would have wanted you to use your gifts to bring love and hope to more than we can ever hope to. This place will give you that chance." A hippy like man responds while plucking his instrument.
"But father!"
"No buts. Let your love be heard by all." He man reaches out and hugs Dom followed by a hug and kiss from his mother. They turn and start playing a song as they continue there walk past the school. While Dom Watches them leave.
dave uses telepathy to respond so as to not distract :no problem, it's pretty cool actually, I might actually have someone who can race me when I fly, fly 140, equal to yours if I remember right, the'll probably tell us a few of the rules, some upcomming events, general basic stuff like that, but I kinda want to be able to hear it so if you are able, please respond mentally or whisper or something, let us not be rude to others who also want to listen, and who knows it may be interesting, from what I hear the last student president got an ooze or slime or something dropped on her:
Michael spends the orientation fiddling with a formula he's writing, already knowing most of what's going to be said.
Oneiro pays some attention. He's looking slightly worse than usual to those that know him, but otherwise seems fine.
Anthony is behaving purely because he hadn't been put into the elementary school. Too 'advanced' for it he'd been told, and that was just fine with him.
"Excuse me," the young woman in the doorway says to Dom. Her auburn hair had been neatly braided when she left her room that morning, but it was already starting to escape confinement, adding to her perpetually disheveled appearance. She had a messenger bag stuffed to overflowing with paper slung over her shoulder. "Are you just arriving? The orientation assembly has already started so I'll need to give you a hall pass so you don't end up in detention."
Should anyone be interested a play-by-post possibility for those really wacky characters that you might not get a chance to play in the normal run of things.
It's a rules super light game based in the same world as Realms of Agartha (Here is the original Agartha thread for anyone who is interested. Not required reading, kinda different setting, but can give you a good feel for how rules light plays.), though it's not necessary to have read or even be remotely familiar with that thread. I'll gladly fill you in on the basics. Basically the action would be taking place in a school for magical youngsters. Think a mashup of Hogwarts and the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters. Existing characters include weredragon triplets and a good-aligned demon. Power level starts in the mid to upper teens. This is really the beauty of rules almost free, it actually supports that without making you want to tear out hair trying to keep track of all the details. Cause sometimes its fun to play superheroes. :)
We do use dice rolls, but sparingly, and if you have a concept that isn't easily supported by existing rules we can help you cobble together something that works since really all you need is a basic idea that lets you know what to roll for attacks, saves, damage, etc. The focus is more on the shared storytelling aspect of the game.
Power level is mid to high teens. Loosely Pathfinder/3.5 based. The current thread has been going for a couple of months, but we've had a few players drop out, so need to fill a few slots.
In game it's about two weeks into the term, so you can choose to be a late transfer or easily say that you've been there all along and just hadn't interacted with the main story before.
Rules light means don't sweat the numbers. Rule of cool wins over RAW every time. :)
All you need to know is your attack bonus, AC, saves, and maybe a few key skills, but really there's a lot of handwaving and it's okay to improvise. The focus of the game is on cooperative storytelling rather than crunch.
Feel free to take a look at the thread and read through a little bit of it if you want to see how it looks in play.
What do you want by way of a stat block or back story?
I think I will run with a human savant. Sorry but I really do not want to ready 3800 post so let’s just say he is late. If it will not work I can think more. The kid from Mercury Rising is about what I want to play.
What do you want by way of a stat block or back story?
I think I will run with a human savant. Sorry but I really do not want to ready 3800 post so let’s just say he is late. If it will not work I can think more. The kid from Mercury Rising is about what I want to play.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Rising
As far as stat block goes, just have a basic concept of your ability scores (we use the handwaving point buy system), know your attack bonus, saves, AC, maybe a few key skills if you like. And watch your power level. Your concept sounds like it might be a bit weak as is. I don't want you to not have fun because you handicapped yourself too much.
You don't have to write me a book on backstory. Give me a synopsis and maybe a few key things that I can use to draw your character into the story. You can feel free to relate details (or not) as the story progresses.
Also:
Spoiler:
I'm not opposed to the concept, but as a personal favor I'm gonna have to ask you to tread lightly with this one. As the parent of an autistic child that is some emotionally charged territory for me. If done right, that is a concept that I can really respect and appreciate. Heck, that's one of the things I really love about the tv show Bones. It does an amazing job of showing an autistic person struggling to relate to the world around them without making it something to be pitied or being preachy. But if the character you have in mind is more of a caricature, I am not the person to do that around. Figured it was better to just be up-front and tell you that now.
As far as stat block goes, just have a basic concept of your ability scores (we use the handwaving point buy system), know your attack bonus, saves, AC, maybe a few key skills if you like. And watch your power level. Your concept sounds like it might be a bit weak as is. I don't want you to not have fun because you handicapped yourself too much.
To give you an idea of what she means by this, here is a list of current characters that I made just yesterday.
EDIT: I did not make all the characters yesterday, just the list. As you can see all of them are pretty crazy.
EDIT 2: Not all of these characters are mine, and those that are aren't always active.
Spoiler:
Dragonborn3 wrote:
Let's look at a list of characters(whose player's have posted recently and aren't leaving).
1. Krays(a gestalted Sorcerer/Oracle of Death. Is Death's "minion")
2. Ruji(actual strength unknown, has the illusionary of a half-fiendish dire tiger)
3. Vakkler(a crazed kobold who uses crossbows, siege weaponry, and oozes)
4. Aananada Sunwake(a were-dragon, capable martial artist, and more)
5. The Sunwake Trio(all were-dragons. One's a time-traveling agent for Krons, one is a reality warper prone to pranks, and the other is so emotionally unstable that his feelings amplify his psychic abilities)
6. Headmaster Ryo(A High Seer, one of the strongest magical/psychic people in Agartha, and a Cardcaster)
7. Lysander Sandwalker(A Hunter that doesn't seem to care about Ephebe as long as she and the rest of her family stays away from his cousins)
8. Tamrin Sunwake(Arcane Gunslinger extraordinaire, ex-leader of a resistance group that is trying to over a Universal Empirerun by Dragons)
9. Feiri(a firebird that used to live in the sun. Also an evoker.)
10. Fei(monk from another realm, turns kinetic energy into a deadly weapon which he has no control over)
11. Kamenwati(a half-fiend that has training as an assassin, a stormborn sorcerer, and part of a popular band)
12. Ryo's Children(A color mage and his younger siblings, which are fraternal twins that seems to be able to find anything no matter how well it's hidden. Protected fiercely by Ryo and Lysander)
13. Keaton Bloodfang(a vampire that no longer drinks blood)
14. Meantioned but not seen yet: Adsila(a plant mage, possible the strongest in Agartha), Ormarr(a half-orc with more than his share of snake-based magic)
Yes, this is definitely the place to try out those crazy character concepts that wouldn't work anywhere else. :)
There are a few more characters that aren't on that list, but they are the ones who are on hiatus or are only posting occasionally.
Two gargoyles sat at the bar, talking as they attempted to drown their sorrows in copious amounts of ale.
"Disgraceful, that's what it is, Bert," the first gargoyle opined mournfully.
"Got that right, 'Arry," said the second one. "Time was folks was honored to get an invite to be attending the Avalon Academy. Ask a body in they would, maybe even give ye a bite to eat or suchlike while they asked all their bloody questions."
"Yer, and now ye ain't barely able t' get the words out afore they slam the door in yer face. If I ever get my hands on the fellows what's been spreading these rumors about it being dangerous there, well..."
Just tell me if you think this will work or if you want me to change anything.
Char Info:
True Name: Unknown
Given Name: Tom
Class: Technically Summoner
Race: Assumedly Human
Alignment: Neutral
Age: ??
Height: 4’4’’
Weight: 77lb
Description:
Tom looks like a basic young boy. He has common slacks and a light blue tunic. He has vivid green eyes and a wide happy smile on his face. He has no shoes but his feet seem to look rugged.
Personality:
Tom is extremely inquisitive, but also seemingly lost. Since the point in time when he was first spotted he has not said a single word to anyone. He does seem to speak, but the word are not in any known language, nor consistent. He really does not pay all that much attention to his surroundings, which really causes issues due to the fact he reacts somewhat aggressive to fear.
Tom has an innate ability to create small living creatures seemingly at will. This ability most includes very small things like butterflies, spiders, or other bugs. Aside from the bugs he also seems to really like colorful fish and flowers.
He really does not have any desire to follow the standard structure of society. Due to the fact he can substance himself with food, water, and shelter the traditional structure of society is irrelevant. If given simply motivation he will follow others due to his inquisitive tendencies. Interesting creatures, people, or things tend to make him happy.
Back-story:
Tom was found walking down the middle of the road about 6 months ago. Before that time he had never been seen.
A few different vastly intelligent creatures have spent some time attempting to understand what Tom really is, but no one is really sure. The current competing options range from sentient life force, to lost construct. Everyone has concluded he looks like a young boy, but he most certainly is not one.
The power that be decided to send Tom to the Avalon Academy
Well I find this interesting I would need levels at least, I dont like being all powerful or having a slanted advantage. Kinda takes away from the point to me. Characters need a goal/purpose and gaining levels, money, inflence, etc etc is the means and so the adventure. I like being able to play pretty much anything but if their is nothing at the end or even the illusion of an end then just does not seem fun. How can characters evolve or even grow with out the real threat of failure at least if not death.
But then again I may not know what I am talking about so if you can clear this up for me then please do.
Just tell me if you think this will work or if you want me to change anything.
** spoiler omitted **
It sounds like a solid concept, but I have two concerns.
The first one I've already mentioned is power level. Now, I will say this, if you start and then discover that you're way too weak, you can always have your characters powers evolve as he gains more control over them, bringing in more powerful abilities.
The second is how is this kid going to relate to or even notice the other students? He doesn't have to be socially skilled, but I'd hate for the plot to always be passing him by. What are his points of interest? His obsession if you will. There's usually something.
Well I find this interesting I would need levels at least, I dont like being all powerful or having a slanted advantage. Kinda takes away from the point to me. Characters need a goal/purpose and gaining levels, money, inflence, etc etc is the means and so the adventure. I like being able to play pretty much anything but if their is nothing at the end or even the illusion of an end then just does not seem fun. How can characters evolve or even grow with out the real threat of failure at least if not death.
But then again I may not know what I am talking about so if you can clear this up for me then please do.
There is threat of danger/failure/occasionally even death. But the goal/purpose is generally more story driven rather than levels, money, etc. Abilities can and do develop over time, and as DB3 said, that's the real purpose of the school. To help the students gain control of and develop their powers. I'd suggest maybe reading the first page or two of the thread to get a feel for how things play out. There are definitely rivalries, enemies to defeat, long-term goals and so on. And trust me, while the characters are powerful, there are plenty of things out there that are more powerful than they are.
This would be the situation when he spontaneous summons everything in his power to stay safe. He can do more than just play with butterflies.
TWO: Get into the game
Interesting creatures, people, or things tend to make him happy.
I assume I will find something about the other players that will fall into this category. After I get him going, and get a better idea of the other players I will hook him into the plot.
He is more or less the embodied sprite of a forest.
Okay, cool, that gives me something to work with.
When you say that he is interested in life do you mean that he likes to observe other creatures' behavior? or more like biological processes? outward appearances? It sounds like he and EJ, the recently 'born' intelligent ooze, might have some interesting interaction should their paths ever cross. :)
When you say that he is interested in life do you mean that he likes to observe other creatures' behavior? or more like biological processes? outward appearances?
At this time he does not understand what he is, but he likes to create life, and down the road the stuff he calls forth will start lasting longer and longer until it is permanent.
In time he will understand what he is and more than likely start a new forest. When he starts a new forest he will no longer exist as a humanoid.
Here are a few questions of reflection?
What are the emotions of a tree when the morning sun comes over the horizon?
What is the first thing a seedling would say when it eclipses the crust of the earth?
Why does a duckling or other bird work so hard to free itself of the shell?
Does a spring rain drop speak with the plants as it falls to the earth?
Does a seed try to find the best soil?
Does my house plant get upset when I turn it away from the window?
So would I be able to make a character with some interesting Templates?
I'll need to think about it, but Ive always got some interesting ideas for that or maybe just an interesting personality to play. Halfling wizard (maybe SUmmoner) with a napoleon complex comes to mind.
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
So would I be able to make a character with some interesting Templates?
I'll need to think about it, but Ive always got some interesting ideas for that or maybe just an interesting personality to play. Halfling wizard (maybe SUmmoner) with a napoleon complex comes to mind.
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
I GOT IT! Permanently reduced halfling with a Napoleon complex who is a master summoner. He can't kick your a$$, but he can summon something to do the job for him. LOL Maybe with a template or two.
Both of you guys can head over to the discussion thread if you like to iron out details. As you can tell we get a bit quiet on the weekends, but now it's Monday and things are back in full swing. :)
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
I GOT IT! Permanently reduced halfling with a Napoleon complex who is a master summoner. He can't kick your a$$, but he can summon something to do the job for him. LOL Maybe with a template or two.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Feel free to hop on over to the discussion thread to iron out details, ask questions, and figure out how you want to make your entrance if you would like to join the game. There's a link a couple of posts up. You'll need to give her a couple more levels, but don't see any other immediate problems. The anti-dragon sentiments in Agartha don't extend to the miniature variety.
Are there gods and goddesses in this world. I've an idea for a centaur cleric of Shelyn or her counterpart. :)
Yes there are. Any that you like. Thus far most of the gods that we've used are a bit more well, made up on the spot, to be honest, but that doesn't mean you can't worship a more established deity. It sounds like a good concept. Are you thinking you'd like to be a student or a teacher?
Please do not be intimidated by the wall of text near the end there. One of the other players has a cool but very complicated concept, and we're still working some of the bugs out. Sometimes when we have to just make up rules to fit a concept they don't work exactly right the first time and have to be adjusted a bit first.
Also, I'm going to be working on a quick primer of everything you need to know about Agartha this weekend, so hopefully that will make it easier for newbies to catch up and figure out what's going on.
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OFFENSE<br>
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Speed: 15 ft. (3 Squares)Fly 60 ft. ()
Melee Sting +10 (1d3-1)
Melee Bite +10 (1d2-1)
Face: 2 ft. Reach: 5 ft.
Base Atk: +9, CMB: +11
Known Sorcerer Spells (CL 15 th):
0th - Dancing Lights, Daze (DC 14), Detect Magic, Ghost Sound (DC 14), Mage Hand, Mending (DC 14), Message, Prestidigitation (DC 14), Read Magic,
1st - Color Spray (DC 15), Crafter's Curse (DC 15), Crafter's Fortune (DC 15), Disguise Self, Floating Disk, Grease (DC 15), Entangle (DC 15),
2nd - Alter Self, Fire Breath (DC 16), Glitterdust (DC 16), Hypnotic Pattern (DC 16), Web (DC 16), Hideous Laughter (DC 18),
3rd - Arcane Sight, Beast Shape I, Dispel Magic, Displacement (DC 17), Major Image (DC 17), Deep Slumber (DC 19),
4th - Ball Lightning (DC 18), Confusion (DC 20), Dragon's Breath (DC 18), Hallucinatory Terrain (DC 18), Poison (DC 18),
5th - Baleful Polymorph (DC 19), Break Enchantment (DC 19), Fire Snake (DC 19), Secret Chest, Tree Stride,
6th - Beast Shape Iv, Cloak Of Dreams (DC 22), Getaway, Mislead,
7th - Mage's Magnificent Mansion, Summon Monster Vii, Phase Door,
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STATISTICS<br>
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Abilities: Str 8, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 19
Feats: Arcane Shield, Dazing Spell, Deepsight, Dodge, Empower Spell, Eschew Materials, Expanded Arcana, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Merciful Spell, Quicken Spell, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Taunt
Skills: Appraise +13, Bluff +16, Climb +4, Diplomacy +11, Disguise +7, Fly +18, Heal +8, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (Arcana) +11, Knowledge (Nature) +11, Linguistics(Sylvan, Elven, Treant, Gnome, Auran, Terran, Ignan, Orc) +6, Perception +10, Perform (Sing) +6, Sense Motive +12, Spellcraft +15, Stealth +21, Stealth (In forests) +25,
Possessions: <b>Ring of Djinni Calling</b>(When the ring is rubbed, the djinni appears on the next round.), <b>Ring of Protection +4</b>, Sting, Bite, <b>Ring of Evasion</b>(Grants the ability to avoid damage as if she had evasion.),
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Bloodline Arcana Whenever you cast a spell of the compulsion subschool, increase the spell's DC by +2.
Cantrips You learn a number of cantrips, or 0-level spells. These spells are cast like any other spells, but they do not consume any slots and may be used again.
Dragon Traits (Ex) Dragons have Immunity to magic sleep effects and paralysis effects. Dragons breathe, eat, and sleep.
Fey Bloodline The capricious nature of the fey runs in your family due to some intermingling of fey blood or magic. This tends to make you more emotional than most, prone to bouts of extreme joy and rage.
Fey Magic (Su) You may reroll any caster level check made to overcome spell resistance. You must decide to use this ability before the results are revealed. You must take the second result, even if it is worse. You can use this ability at will.
Fleeting Glance (Su) You can turn invisible for 15 rounds per day. This ability functions as greater invisibility. These rounds need not be consecutive.
Immunity to Magical Sleep (Ex) You are never subject to magic sleep effects.
Immunity to Paralysis (Ex) You can never be paralyzed.
Laughing Touch (Su) You can cause a creature to burst out laughing for 1 round as a melee touch attack. A laughing creature can only take a move action and can defend itself normally. Once a creature has been affected by laughing touch, it is immune to its effects for 1 day. You can use this ability 7 times a day.
Poison (Ex) Sting-injury; save Fort DC 14; frequency 1/minute for 10 minutes; effect sleep for 1 minute; cure 1 save.
Telepathy (Su) You can mentally communicate with any other creature within 60 feet that has a language. It is possible to address multiple creatures at once telepathically, although maintaining a telepathic conversation with more than one creature at a time is just as difficult as simultaneously speaking and listening to multiple people at the same time.
Woodland Stride (Ex) You can move through any sort of undergrowth (such as natural thorns, briars, overgrown areas, and similar terrain) at your normal speed and without taking damage or suffering any other impairment. Thorns, briars, and overgrown areas that have been magically manipulated to impede motion, however, still affect you.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Sorry, been out of touch lately. Unfortunately no. I've got too many school obligations. Though I still love the character concept. Feel free to steal it.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Sorry, been out of touch lately. Unfortunately no. I've got too many school obligations. Though I still love the character concept. Feel free to steal it.
Nah, I'll let you keep it.:)
If your schedule ever opens up, consider this a standing invitation to join the game.
