Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
I bring all of this up because Frog God Games motto is"
"Our art will be good
Our maps will be outstanding
Our content will be well edited and very, very challenging"
Makirut |
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Not worried about efficiency, necessary retcons, or opt'y.
Just about having fun with the character. He's only 19 years old and can be anything for us.
He's been an orphan, a slave, an apprentice, a weaver of tales.
Mak has not been an archaeologist, yet. So far he is little more than a Vagabond.
Was this all some ingenious cover while he worked for Macavollo, Jamboor, or Vanithu?
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
Not worried about efficiency, necessary retcons, or opt'y.
Just about having fun with the character. He's only 19 years old and can be anything for us.He's been an orphan, a slave, an apprentice, a weaver of tales.
Mak has not been an archaeologist, yet. So far he is little more than a Vagabond.Was this all some ingenious cover while he worked for Macavollo, Jamboor, or Vanithu?
Sounds good. I love Mak's personality/background!
I mentioned the archaeologist thing because you don't buff the party, so we lose the goodness that is inspire courage.
With that said, is anyone able to grab haste before our magus at L7?
Caramir |
Caramir: Are you shooting for Arcane Archer by going Ranger/Wizard? I really enjoyed looking through your character builds in your profile!
Okrin: What is your long term plan?
As mentioned above, I am just trying to make sure my character balances the group. Knowing you guys' plans will help.
I really don't mind talking about character builds :D
And yes, the idea with Caramir is going Ranger/Wizard/EK/AA - the initial level as ranger apart from the needed martial ability, provides utility and something I cannot live without (skills) - also why I took the Breadth of Knowledge feat and the elven race.
With that in mind, I think that at level 6 (level 5 as a Wizard most likely, since I don't think I am going for the early entry SLA with Caramir) he will have access to level 3 spells - haste is a definite candidate.
Caramir is OLD (124 years), so I imagine him as an extremely intelligent one, who lived most of his life amongst an all elven community, soaking in all the knowledge and ranger abilities, much as if he had a 'formal elven education' :D
Then he took off - he wants to be initiated into the Arcane Arts (I am entertaining the possibility of him carrying already a spellbook around with him which he studies from every night, to make taking a level in wizard easier) but there is also a 'darker' undertone which I'd rather not disclose yet, and even though he is mostly easy going, there is a 'thirst' for power that may be his downfall :D
Anyway, with the Arcane school in Endhome, it is a natural destination for him, though he really isn't in a hurry - after all, having all eternity to play with (or just a couple hundred years) tends to make one not rush things.
@Larrieux: Good to know you had fun looking over my characters - I am not really an optimizer, but I try that they end up well rounded ;)
Caramir |
The RP was not forgotten ;)
"Name is Caramir" - the elf meets the man's handshake with his own - "I am sure there are plenty caravans moving out to Endhome that could enlist your services? But of course I understand that you may think we are one alternate option" - he nods - "In all honesty, I think we are indeed planning that trip but, and let me bluntly honest here, why should we trust you friend?" - he chuckles somewhat - "I mean, you could be simply measuring us up, and have some fellow highwaymen jump us on the road?"
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
Looks like a good plan Caramir! I really like the way you have incorporated your background into your build. I hate not having skills too! That is why I so often play bards, inquisitors, Wizards, Witches, and rogues! Clerics have NO skills ha ha, but they play a vital role. I like that the GM gave fighter the extra skill points!
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
Larrieux leans back in his seat and strokes his chin. Hmmm...A wise guide...Now I know I want to travel with you. He points at Caramir. I'm not going to lie...seeing that you were an elf peaked my interest. The elves I know think things through before making decisions, not like these kids they call longstriders these days.
He leans back further in his seat, lifting the front two legs off the floor. With his ale in his right hand: How about this...Three gold now and Three when we get there. I do not expect you to guide for free. Besides, Sefagreth would skin my hide if I didn't at least attempt to help boost the local economy! He rolls back his head and gives a hearty chuckle. What do you say? Do we have a deal? He holds out his hand again.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
DM Grimmy |
Baron Larrieux Montpierre wrote:I plan to use my "seize the initiative" domain power on Okrin since he has a +6 init. He will be able to roll twice and take the highest result. It should help us get the jump on the enemy pretty often!oO
+2 Init. I must have mistyped / rolled someplace previously. On second check it looks like Grimmy may have misread my Init. Going to reformat my info so as to make it easier to read.
Oh yeah that's easier to read now.
DM Grimmy |
Let me check him out.
Baron is a first name not a title right?
Sefagreth is a surprising choice! Sort of a background deity for NPC's I thought.
There's no Sefagreth temple in Endhome, but there's one in Bard's Gate. It's a shrine on the first floor of the offices of commerce and trade. Clerics of Sefagreth are responsible for managing tax collectors, surveyors, and overseeing licenses for land purchases.
I'm not saying you can't play a Sefagreth cleric if it's firing your imagination but please don't play one just because travel domain got a blue rating in some optimizers guide or whatever.
Makirut |
Tax collection? Really?
Damn, sefagreth is a lot less interesting than I thought initially.
I think I was thinking more in the vein of neutral-aroden.
Thanks for clearing that up.
--ACTUALLY this would be awesome for a secret order of Vetinari-style assassins.
DMG - permissible?
DM Grimmy |
Well the original list of deities I had up was the pathfinder converted ones and that list is slim-pickins. A few distinctive necro/fgg deities that are central to the fledgeling setting, like Thyr and Muir, but the rest were plucked pretty blandly from RL mythology to pad out a pantheon I think.
The Bard's Gate supplement has much more distinctive original deities but I was late getting them uploaded because they're still 3.5 and have some wonky domains.
Sefagreth was one of the first of those I got up so I wasn't too surprised players gravitated... at least it was an interesting sounding name.
I have lots more cool ones upped now though.
Eminem80 |
From the Wiki on Endhome:
"Being located at the intersection of the great north/south and east/west trade routes and the mouth of the Gaelon River has made Endhome the trading capital of the continent."
"Because it is the only city where merchants can buy or sell to other merchants from so many far off lands, the streets are always crowded with exotic travelers and businessmen looking to make their fortune."
From the Wiki on Sefagreth:
"Typical Worshippers: Aristocrats, merchants, seafarers and caravan masters.
Sefagreth is a handsome deity popular among aristo- crats, diplomats, tradesmen and courtiers. "
I wanted to play a spoiled aristocrat who begins selfish and slowly moves toward sacrificing himself for others (much like Han Solo). Following this train of thought led me in this direction.
I have sent you a PM to go into more detail.
Thanks for looking over my build.
Makirut |
Makirut wrote:I don't know what this is but it sounds cool.
--ACTUALLY this would be awesome for a secret order of Vetinari-style assassins.
Havelock Vetinari is the Patrician of a large city.
He was schooled to be an assassin. (He failed camouflage class because he "Never Once was in Attendance") He plays chess with vampires via correspondence. He runs the city through a bureaucracy of abundant grey-swathed drones.My idea was, among the tax collectors and bureaucrats there is a subsect of Sefagreth worshipers that is a cell of assassins. However, this would probably only work in an administration-heavy city. The assassins would keep order and make stability their overriding precept.
P.S.: I'll try and work on the orc clans here again soon. Nothing from Grokar Ravager recently, and I'll be on vacation. YAY!
Makirut |
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Jounral Entry from our first day together is up.
Side Note : I can't seem to find any info about Vionir - Cian that' your god, right? What's he like?
-Found the Hammarhand post.
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
Jounral Entry from our first day together is up.
Side Note : I can't seem to find any info about Vionir - Cian that' your god, right? What's he like?
-Found the Hammarhand post.
I enjoyed reading that very much. Great writing Mak!
Cian: Are you still with us?
DM Grimmy |
Jounral Entry from our first day together is up.
Side Note : I can't seem to find any info about Vionir - Cian that' your god, right? What's he like?
-Found the Hammarhand post.
Added Vionir
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
Baron Larrieux Montpierre wrote:
Cian: Are you still with us?I haven't heard anything from him in a while...
That stinks. He is our muscle and I really like his backstory.
Makirut |
May turn into a fighter early, then. CIAN hope you are feeling well dude
I want to add - noticed Mak never officially gave any of you his name. Happy to handwave it and not make it a big deal. The only stranger he's introduced himself to is Asleif's boy.
This kid has seen some trouble, and he just doesnt give out his name unless prompted. Being as he is a bard and semi-professional liar he's more likely to feed you a handle than use his given name. Trope : #mydarkpast
With Karl around he doesnt have the choice, really. They've always know each other as Makirut Canan'ga and K-Pench boy wonder. Per the log entry he starts off cold. He'll warm up to you guys, though.
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
May turn into a fighter early, then. CIAN hope you are feeling well dude
** spoiler omitted **
Without a rebuild: You would hit less that 20% of the time with a mixed BAB MC and your strength/dex. Plus, the damage would be negligent.
If you wanted some help with a rebuild (should Cian not return), I would love to help. Check out this bard I built:
Female Half-Elf Bard 2
Half-Elf Bard (Arcane Duelist) 2
NE Medium Humanoid (elf, human)
Init +5; Senses low-light vision; Perception +6
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +3 Dex)
hp 19 (2d8+6)
Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +3; +2 vs. enchantments
Immune magic sleep; Resist elven immunities
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Dagger +4 (1d4+2/19-20/x2) and
Masterwork Elven curve blade +5 (1d10+3/18-20/x2) and
Scorpion whip +4 (1d4+2/x2)
Ranged Shortbow +4 (1d6/x3)
Special Attacks bardic performance (standard action) (8 rounds/day, bardic performance: distraction, bardic performance: fascinate (1 targets) (dc 13), bardic performance: inspire courage +1
Bard (Arcane Duelist) Spells Known (CL 2):
1 (3/day) Vanish, Grease (DC 13), Cure Light Wounds
0 (at will) Detect Magic, Prestidigitation (DC 12), Ghost Sound (DC 12), Dancing Lights, Message
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 8, Cha 14
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Arcane Strike, Combat Casting, Weapon Finesse
Traits Elven Reflexes, Killer, Helpful Halfling, Paranoid
Skills
Acrobatics +1
Bluff +6
Climb +0
Diplomacy +6
Disguise +6
Escape Artist +1
Fly +1
Knowledge (arcana) +5
Knowledge (local) +5
Knowledge (nobility) +5
Knowledge (planes) +5
Perception +6
Perform (oratory) +6
Ride +1
Sense Motive +3
Spellcraft +5
Stealth +6
Swim +0
Use Magic Device +7
Racial Modifiers +2 Perception
Languages Common, Elven, Varisian
SQ bardic performance: rallying cry, elf blood
Other Gear
Combat Gear Alchemist's fire; Other Gear Lamellar (leather) armor, Buckler, Arrows (40), Dagger, Disguise Kit 10/10, Masterwork Elven curve blade, Scorpion whip, Shortbow, Backpack (1 @ 1 lbs), Chalk, Signal whistle, Spell component pouch, Cloak of Resistance, Potion CLWx2, Spring Loaded Wrist Sheath, Weapon Chord 11 GP, 1 SP, 9 CP
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Special Abilities
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Arcane Strike As a swift action, add +1 damage, +1 per 5 caster levels and your weapons are treated as magic for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Bardic Performance (standard action) (8 rounds/day) Your performances can create magical effects.
Bardic Performance: Distraction (Su) Counter magical effects that depend on sight.
Bardic Performance: Fascinate (1 targets) (DC 13) (Su) One or more creatures becomes fascinated with you.
Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1 (Su) Morale bonus on some saving throws, attack and damage rolls.
Bardic Performance: Rallying Cry (Su) Replace your allies' saves vs. fear with your Intimidate check result.
Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive.
Elf Blood You are counted as both elven and human for any effect relating to race.
Elven Immunities +2 save bonus vs Enchantments.
Elven Immunities - Sleep You are immune to magic sleep effects.
Killer Add weapon's critical modifier to its critical bonus damage.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
She is a deadly melee fighter , while still being an efficient caster. More importantly, she doesn't lose inspire courage.
It could easily be switched to a half orc and would fit your backstory well. It is not over powered, but very efficient and deadly. Your writing is outstanding, so I hope you don't think this is any way criticism. My specialty is building effective characters. I could even help if you want to go another direction. Completely up to you. I would give suggestions it with your backstory in mind.
Again, it is completely up to you. I just wanted to help if you want it. I in no way want to change your personality or background.
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
Dude/lady/pretty sure yer a dude
Chill on the build
I've been very respectful in offering help (if you wanted). I thought we were a team. I am willing to receive help from any of you on my build or RPing. The only reason I said something this time was because you have mentioned going cleric and fighter. I have multiple times complimented you with nothing positive in return from you. I will not mention it again. My name is Marshall.
Edit:Thank you for editing your previous comment.
Caramir |
Apologies for the delay people - last couple of days have been really busy with job hunting.
On a side note, I will be travelling tomorrow with the family, and until about midday Tuesday - internet access will be limited to phone, so posting will probably be irregular.
But I will still post today ;)
Makirut |
Bastille Day party was today. Will probably wait to give you guys a chance to post in Gameplay. I don't want to monopolize that/any of this.
Cian my man, how you feelin? Hope it's all well.
ABP - EDIT: GRIMEY AND ANDSWER KEWESTERNS?
Caramir |
Apologies for the delay people - last couple of days have been really busy with job hunting.
On a side note, I will be travelling today with the family, and until about midday Tuesday - internet access will be limited to phone, so posting will probably be irregular.
Karl Chillstrike |
ABP - Always Be Posting
You can post just to say that your PC scratches his butt. ABP.
Also - questions questions questions. Moar questions.
What is the average flying speed of a swallow?
Makirut |
DM Grimmy wrote:What is the average flying speed of a swallow?ABP - Always Be Posting
You can post just to say that your PC scratches his butt. ABP.
Also - questions questions questions. Moar questions.
Has the swallow been checked for diseases and licensed for customs on arrival?
Baron Larrieux Montpierre |
Karl Chillstrike wrote:Has the swallow been checked for diseases and licensed for customs on arrival?DM Grimmy wrote:What is the average flying speed of a swallow?ABP - Always Be Posting
You can post just to say that your PC scratches his butt. ABP.
Also - questions questions questions. Moar questions.
African or European?