The Faceless GM's Irrisen: The Realm of Winter Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master kamenhero25

Archlich here :) Here's my submission. All questions, fluff & crunch on the profile. Please feel free to give any feedback, or if you need more information, let me know.

This seems pretty good. A question or two to expand you backstory:

1) Who was the witch who cursed you? Even if Alpheus doesn't know.

As of right now I'm working on a Kitsune inspired blade swashbuckler. If that doesn't jive with your ideas for the campaign let me know. I assure you the backstory will be good.

If you have a good backstory, that's perfectly fine. Like I said, be convincing and I'm completely open to anything that follows the rules.

So instead of a halfing fighter, I have a different idea that I am going to run with.

This one will be an Orc Unbreakable fighter (with only 18 str, and trying not to dump the mentals as much as possible).

Alright. I'm assuming that you mean Fast Healer, but that's fine. I look forward to the final version.

Yup, I meant Fast Healer (I always wondered why they named the two the same, turns out they didnt :P) On that note, how do you rule Fast healer working with Fast Healing such as Infernal Healing? Last time it came up, I proposed it just add to the duration.

How much gold do we start with?
Crunch is almost done, except for traits and some gold. Turns out that an Orc fighter is pretty easy to crunch out :p

Guess I got another question for once we go mythic (and Im going Guardian with Mythic Diehard)
Included in your mythic nerfs was Guardians Call, and I wanted to go Absorb Blow, as it fit my character quite well. Does it still use an immediate action?

As an immediate action, whenever you take hit point damage from a single source (such as a dragon's breath, a spell, or a weapon), you can expend one use of mythic power to reduce the damage you take from that source by 5 per tier (to a minimum of 0 points of damage taken). If you have another ability or effect that reduces damage (such as protection from energy), reduce the damage with the absorb blow ability before applying any other damage-reducing effects. For every 10 points of damage that this ability prevents, for 1 minute you gain DR 1/epic and 5 points of resistance against acid, cold, electricity, fire, and sonic damage. The DR and resistances stack with any other DR and resistances that you have.

Diggity dot.

Yup, I meant Fast Healer (I always wondered why they named the two the same, turns out they didnt :P) On that note, how do you rule Fast healer working with Fast Healing such as Infernal Healing? Last time it came up, I proposed it just add to the duration.

I'll think on it. This is a pretty good solution.

How much gold do we start with?

Crunch is almost done, except for traits and some gold. Turns out that an Orc fighter is pretty easy to crunch out :p

Average for your class.

Guess I got another question for once we go mythic (and Im going Guardian with Mythic Diehard)

Included in your mythic nerfs was Guardians Call, and I wanted to go Absorb Blow, as it fit my character quite well. Does it still use an immediate action?

Absorb Blow wrote:

As an immediate action, whenever you take hit point damage from a single source (such as a dragon's breath, a spell, or a weapon), you can expend one use of mythic power to reduce the damage you take from that source by 5 per tier (to a minimum of 0 points of damage taken). If you have another ability or effect that reduces damage (such as protection from energy), reduce the damage with the absorb blow ability before applying any other damage-reducing effects. For every 10 points of damage that this ability prevents, for 1 minute you gain DR 1/epic and 5 points of resistance against acid, cold, electricity, fire, and sonic damage. The DR and resistances stack with any other DR and resistances that you have.

I guessed, given you're going for a 'never die' build. And yes, that stays an immediate action because it's a response to something an opponent does as opposed to something you activate on your turn (usually).

Alpheus La'Jal wrote:

Archlich here :) Here's my submission. All questions, fluff & crunch on the profile. Please feel free to give any feedback, or if you need more information, let me know.

This seems pretty good. A question or two to expand you backstory:

1) Who was the witch who cursed you? Even if Alpheus doesn't know.

Thanks for the feedback Faceless! I added some more meat on Question #3. I went for the stars because hell why not? :)

Oh, interesting. I see.

So that's. . . 16, 15, 11, 11, 10, 9

A couple of questions for the GM before I get too far down the creation process, if you don't mind:

We actually will be starting in Taldor, as with the AP's write-up. I'm changing many of the later things, but the opening will be fairly similar.

I don't mind profanity really. Just be willing to tone it back if anyone is bothered by something later.

I'm almost done building my character, so let me roll starting gold.
Gold: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Average starting gold for your class please.

Whoops, for some reason I thought I saw that we needed to roll. My bad, I'll adjust my character accordingly.

Faceless GM - any thoughts on my spoilered query above - as an edit I'm willing to wait until 3rd level for the feat selection if needbe.

Cheers

Phew... I must admit I find that massive declaration of rules a bit intimidating. Especially the mythic rules which are first integrated, then nerfed and then taken out of the player's hand. Personally I am just looking for the game where it says "Core Rule Book" only, plus tiefling and aasimar in their most basic variant.

However, I cannot resist a game of chance and see what character might get out of this, plus, since Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, I am pretty fond of those northern settings. Thus, I roll and see where it gets me.

4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2, 1) = 124d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 1) = 54d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 3) = 184d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 4) = 144d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 6) = 204d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 2) = 8

Alright, that's, 11, 4, 15, 12, 16, 6, two values lower than 8, reroll.

4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 6) = 20
4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 6, 5) = 19
4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 4) = 13
4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 1) = 12
4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 1) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 6) = 13

That's 16, 17, 12, 11, 14, 12
That sounds a bit extreme... I hope that's alright? I'll see what I will come up with.

4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 3, 1) = 14
4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 3) = 14
4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4, 5) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 6, 5) = 17
4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 4) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6, 1) = 13

Which ends up 13, 13, 14, 15, 12, 11

Alright, I will hopefully have my character concept up later today

4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 6) = 14
4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 1) = 10
4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 1) = 9
4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 4) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6, 5) = 17
4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 2) = 12

Which gives me 13, 9, 8, 14, 15, 11

Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Considering using words of power, sound ok?

Feuerabe here.

I created the background, personality and appearance description. Crunch is pending. I intend to make her a magus, but I want to look into arcanist as well.

Note that she is not a drow even though I chose a drow image. She is an elven tiefling. She does not know anything about drow, other than that they exist.

That said: Will you permit me to use the magus archetype "spelldancer" as class, even though that is restricted to elves? She is an elven tiefling after all, and culturally by all means an elf. It won't be a problem to elaborate a little on her views on magic, motion, dancing and art to explain that; imho that makes more sense than plain magus with the existing background.

Nathara Darkblade, NG female tiefling magus

Faceless GM - any thoughts on my spoilered query above - as an edit I'm willing to wait until 3rd level for the feat selection if needbe.

Cheers

Whoops, I overlooked that. My bad. Yes, I'd be willing to let you take it a 1st level. Exotic Weapons are good, but they're not so powerful that it's going to be game breaking. Especially since the game is going mythic.

That sounds a bit extreme... I hope that's alright? I'll see what I will come up with.

It's good, but certainly not the highest rolls. You're good to go.

Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Considering using words of power, sound ok?

I'm sorry, but I'm not very familiar with the words of power system. I'd prefer not if you can help it.

Note that she is not a drow even though I chose a drow image. She is an elven tiefling. She does not know anything about drow, other than that they exist.

That said: Will you permit me to use the magus archetype "spelldancer" as class, even though that is restricted to elves? She is an elven tiefling after all, and culturally by all means an elf. It won't be a problem to elaborate a little on her views on magic, motion, dancing and art to explain that; imho that makes more sense than plain magus with the existing background.

Given the background you've provided, it makes sense for her to have learned the style of combat. Spelldancer is fine. Just make sure you have answers to all of my questions in addition to your backstory. It looks like an excellent start though.

Tricky is the last of your questions. She comes from Kyonin, going out to explore the world in order to be on eye level with her betrothed and actually test herself outside of her shell, live her own legend. Why would she go to Taldor if she has interest in Irrisen? That's the exact opposite direction...

Thus, she was not interested in Irrisen when she left Kyonin (otherwise she would have went there), something peeked her interesting while she was in Taldor, even though that is the opposite end of Avistan.

Of course I can write something, but ... to avoid making it far fetched it's gonna be a story on its own, at least as long and probably more complex than the background.

Perhaps I was unclear with my sixth question. I'm looking for a reason why, once they learn something big is happening in Irrisen, they'd be willing to become involved. Pre-existing connections to Irrisen are nice, but not required to make sense.

All right, questions answered... now comes the tedious part. Running the math.

I am also gonna elaborate a bit on her appearance once I know her equipment (lest people think she actually runs around like on the linked image), and I might add a little to the story why she came to Taldor and what she likes about it; I got some ideas already.

4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 5) = 13 11
4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 3) = 14 12
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6, 1) = 11 10
4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 3) = 14 12
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 5) = 10 9
4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 6, 2) = 13 12

6 point buy eh?

reroll...

4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 6, 5) = 19 15
4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 6) = 17 14
4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 6) = 18 17
4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 1) = 11 10
4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 6) = 11 10
4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 6) = 15 10

That's a little better.

4d6: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6, 3) = 12
4d6: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 1, 2) = 14
4d6: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 4) = 15
4d6: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 6, 2) = 17
4d6: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 6, 5) = 16
4d6: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 4) = 12
Damn! Nice array! My thoughts on characters are kobold sorcerer (dragon bloodline) or human (ulfen) skald.

Hey Sean, dotting in here to roll and see what happens. Reign of Winter's fun and it's been a while since I played...

4d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 4, 3) = 18=15
4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 6, 5) = 18=17
4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5, 3) = 16=13
4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6, 5) = 17=15
4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 6) = 15=14
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 3) = 8=7

17, 15, 15, 14, 13, 7. Interesting. I'll try and roll something together here, see what happens.

Bowing gracefully out - not getting the time to put together something I'm 100% happy with.

Good luck all with subs and the game.

Cheers

Due to my intend to butter up and appease the DM, as well as the desire to keep the competition in sight unlimited altruism and compassion, I am working on application list. ;)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J68BaJxpqhb_SUgPjhPBi41uztDKZvGuW9J wkevxyaY

The player names in those list are the names of the alts that did the rolling, not necessarily the name of the root account.

On noting the rolled array I noticed three of you who either had a typo or miscalculated the sum of your rolls. Maybe you have already noticed it - Paizo does not let you edit anything more than an hour old, but just in case:

Dragonflyer1243, in this post, the first number you summed up is wrong. Your array is 16, 15, 13, 11, 11, 7.

lazulin, in this post the 5th and the 6th numbers you summed up are wrong to your disadvantage. Your array is 15, 14, 13, 13, 13, 12.

Moon Papa, in this post the last number you summed up is wrong to your disadvantage. Your array is 17, 15, 14, 13, 10, 10.

Thanks, I will fix that in my character sheet. In other news, I've finished fluff for my character, Eirikr Thundersblood, a skinwalker oracle. I will hopefully finish the crunch later today.

--lazulin

Dotting with this character, an Aasimar Skald I played in a (very) short-lived RoW campaign which ended abruptly once the GM disappeared on us. I still need to fix her sheet as to make it compliant with the Character Creation Rules as well as some of her background, as it was written with a Heldren start in mind. Still, most of her personality and motivations should already be a good fit for the overall theme of the campaign, I hope.

4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 5) = 13 = 12
4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 3) = 18 = 15
4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 2) = 13 = 11
4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 6) = 16 = 14
4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 4) = 15 = 14
4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 1) = 13 = 12

A 22-point buy with neither exceptional nor abysmal roll, not bad. Will probably finalize my submission tomorrow.

EDIT: or perhaps might it be I read too much into this statement

a Reign of Winter story that takes place entirely within the borders of the kingdom of eternal winter

when I assumed the campaign would start in Irrisen? Does the PCs' journey begin in Heldren as per the Player's Guide?

We actually will be starting in Taldor, as with the AP's write-up. I'm changing many of the later things, but the opening will be fairly similar.

I don't mind profanity really. Just be willing to tone it back if anyone is bothered by something later.

Moon Papa, in this post the last number you summed up is wrong to your disadvantage. Your array is 17, 15, 14, 13, 10, 10.

Ah I missed that there, thank you!

I will have my inquisitor up soon, a mishap at work has me working overtime for the next oh.. 4 days. Sorry for the delay

@Feuerrabe: Thank you! I intended to make one of those lists today, but you've saved me a lot of trouble.

@TheNine: Take your time. You have at least a week to get things done.

Hi Faceless @ Feuerrabe!

Very nice spreadsheet. Here's what Snowborn means (it's more fluff to be sincere... Although technical effects could exist, it's not the case here. It's purely a thematic thing). Just looking at his story and who his mother and father are and you'll see why that's his obvious ethnicity ;)

Thanks, I will fix that in my character sheet. In other news, I've finished fluff for my character, Eirikr Thundersblood, a skinwalker oracle. I will hopefully finish the crunch later today.

--lazulin

Very nice. I'm fairly certain that covers everything for background. Finish the mechanics and you'll be in the running.

Alright... I added it.

PS: I am done as well, though I might change the traits, should I find anything that works better for Nathara, my character.

Alright... I added it.

PS: I am done as well, though I might change the traits, should I find anything that works better for Nathara, my character.

I think the only mistake I saw on that entire sheet was that you have 9 hit points, not 8. Very nice.

Whoops, thanks for catching that Feuerrabe!

No problem. :) I do not envy you for a seven that's for sure. I am curious what you make out of it though.

I'm going with an aetherkineticist, so I put in strength so that he has to use his telekinesis for more than just combat..., it's now a part of how he lives because he couldn't function without it.

I've just read Tiferet Odinsdottir background I must admit I am absolutely amazed. It's not just the story it tells, but the way it is told, the compassion the characters shows, the way she deals with the little girl, the way I would actually buy a high charisma score, because she simply is charismatic and the way it is fluent to read. The way she reflects, the way she uses her skills and the little girl reacts feels absolutely alive. On top of it, the character fits perfectly into the setting.

Can I be your sidekick, please? I hope you have no hard feelings about tieflings. :) A tiefling (even an elven one) would provide a good contrast for an aasimar skald like her to shine. There is a certain connection as they are both carrying the mark of their ancestor's actions, the one seeking to live up to their example, the other making up for their sins.

If I may make a few critical remarks (knowing full well that my own stories are not that good):
a) If I did not miss it the mother of the little girl does not say anything at all to the scene... even if you pat the girl's head while she is clinging to her mother's skirt she does not seem to react to Tiferet.

b) I would be curious what drove her to Heldren in the first place.

I think I should write a background scene, too, for now I have just a biographic iteration of events... and if you would not mind link it to yours. I have been thinking back and forth whether I should use an Empyreal Lord as deity as well - Ragathiel would make a lot of sense for Nathara, sense her story is one of a redeemed evil. But I am not so sure about Ragathiel's aspect of "vengeance"... That is not something that Nathara would condone, she'd rather stick with Sarenrae then.

Rolling to dot for potential interest.

4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 3) = 12
4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 2) = 10
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 6) = 11
4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4, 4) = 13
4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 2, 2) = 12
4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 1) = 11 Pretty sure that's too low

4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 5, 1) = 17
4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 2) = 13
4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4, 3) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 1) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 3) = 18
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 2) = 17 Well that's better. :)

Still working on the background, fluff and whatnot, but I figured that I should get the crunch posted at least.
Just got back from a wedding and tomorrow is a mountain hike, so I am going to be slow and tired the next few days, but I am working on it!
(Oh ya, this is gobo hordes never-stay-down orc fighter)

Edit: whoops! got one too many feats, will have to choose between power attack and fast healer, then take the other at lvl 2 or 3.

I've decided to create a human (ulfen) skald. Hope to have him up in 24 hours.

Alright, I updated the application list:

1) Added Morrigahn's dice rolls.
2) Added Gobo Horde's character Mugwort.
3) Added Pathfinder Zoey's character Evelyn Starr
4) I added a new column for the intended mythic path (note to self: choose one).
5) "The Faceless GM" now has write access to the document.

Application List as Google Docs Spreadsheet (link)

Finished up my character sheet. Intended mythic path is Hierophant, which is a word no matter what my spellcheck says.

--lazulin

Finished up my character sheet. Intended mythic path is Hierophant, which is a word no matter what my spellcheck says.

--lazulin

Character sheet looks good except for two thing. Burning Hands is not on your spell list and you know one more 1st level spell than you should.

Don't I get burning hands from the blackened oracle curse?

*facepalm*

I honestly forgot the Blackened Curse did that. I'm an idiot. You're good.

I am not sure about the mythic path yet, I have to create builds when I have the time and think this through, but dual path 1. Archmage / 2. Champion sound good for my Magus.