"The Meat Grinder:" DM Norv's The Tomb of Horrors (Inactive)

Game Master The Norv

Ok, Mad Mokar is just about ready to go. I just need to put in the crunch. His focus is to debuff and befuddle enemies, but he has some heal capabilities as well.

I am so sad that I just saw this. I want to try this so bad.

He hasn't announced a choice yet, so I'd get in an entry as soon as possible.

Wondering_Monster, I'm going to be making a choice over the next couple of days (things stacked up in unexpected ways at work, so I wasn't able to on Friday). Since we've had so few applicants (although the ones we've had look great!) I'd be interested to see any more! Let's put the extension at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday July 15th (EST).

Here is my paladin- hope I'm not to late.

Background (short)

Darrien rossberg lead a simple life, from his birth, to his teens, he farmed with his father, worked odd jobs around his small village, and enjoyed strong friendships with many people. Even the day he got married was a simple, but happy day for him. He did his best for his family, he provided food, and comfort. He had a 3 year old son. He was happy. Alas, one day a roving band of ghouls swept down upon the farm, and Darrien could only watch as his wife and child, the lights of joy in his life were taken from him. As chance would have, several of his childhood friends had been on their way to visit, and saw darrien finally smash dead one ghoul with half of a broken metal door. Some fled back to town for aid, others picked up tools and ran to his aid. But they were not warriors, and soon they too began to fall. Had it not been for a ranger, descending from the shadowed woods to cut down the ghouls, they would have all died that day. While the others thanked the ranger, Darrien could only hold the half eaten corpse of his wife in stunned silence. Finally after what seemed like ions, the ranger strode over to Darrien and placed a hand on his shoulder, suddenly Darrien rose and turned on the ranger in anger. He blamed him, he cursed him for not coming sooner, he yelled more curses than any man ever should, and with a heart filled with anger and despair, he fled to the northen woods, up the mountain. What happened during that time is a haze to Darrien and he cannot recall how much time passed, perhaps days,but eventually he found himself at the peak of the mountain, carrying the metal door, and the corpse of his wife. He sat the door down on the snow and looked out over the ledge, a steep drop. He closed his eyes, but before he did anything else, a faint voice came, and with it, something his father had said to him countless times when he had been depressed.
"Remember son, the darker the night is, the brighter the stars shine. The only option is to keep going, and find new joy."

Later the next morning Darrien returned, carrying the metal door, but having left his wife buried on the mountain peak. He had realized something. The joy of life was precious, and while it could be found everywhere, in anything, losing any of it to the ever encroaching darkness was a horrible loss, that night he had made a vow, a vow to his family, to Continue to live and find joy in life enough for all of them, and a vow to himself, to protect that light of joy whereever he found it, and to kindle it in places he did not. He forged the beaten metal door into a shield, a shield of a make far beyond what his skill should have been capable of, and upon that shield resided an emblem, as if it were a stamp of approval.

Personality- fun loving, kind, warm hearted. Wants to protect not only his own happiness, but others as well. Tries his best to shine as a light for others in dark times. Resolved, courageous, slightly dense and idealistic, and often a bit brash.

Paladin tenants- (under GM approval)

Kindle the LightThrough your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.

Shelter the Light Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness
that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.

Preserve Your Own Light. Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can’t preserve it in the world.

Be the Light Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth
in all your deeds.

"Come.my friends, it iz not our time yet, we have much to do, and many wonders to see. We'll make it out of this, just have fiath my friends."

Wondering_Monster, I'm going to be making a choice over the next couple of days (things stacked up in unexpected ways at work, so I wasn't able to on Friday). Since we've had so few applicants (although the ones we've had look great!) I'd be interested to see any more! Let's put the extension at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday July 15th (EST).

Fantastic. I will see what I can come up with.

Would you allow the Occultist from Occult adventures? I have an idea for a catfolk Occultist, looking for new artifacts. I believe I can build when 90%as effective as an arcanist with better survival rate.

Here is my paladin- hope I'm not to late.

Rorek, You're not too late, however we are looking for an arcane spell-caster. He's kept recruitment open until July 15th, 11:59 PM EST.

Ah, in that case I'll withdraw. Not found of arcane caster s.

Wondering Monster here. If the occultist is allowed, then I present William Dienow. He has heals, utility, limited combat, Some summons, really high use magic device. Some Teleport, and invisibility, gaseous form. Should be lots of fun.

Hey, this is the group's rogue. Unless I die a horrible death, things like knock, find traps, and the like are pretty much a waste, as they overlap with what I do. My perception is +19, +22 for traps, and my disable device is +29. I made this character to be the ultimate trapsmith/skill monkey. We also have a dedicated cleric, and another multi class cleric/gunslinger, so things like heals are pretty well taken care of. (i generally subscribe to the 'kill them faster' theory anyways, so most healing is done out of combat) Your character will be far better off helping the party if you focus on doing things that only arcane casters can do. Not saying your class choice won't work, but you may want to rethink some of your spells and abilities.

Again, not trying to knock your build, just want to help give you context for what you are getting yourself into :)

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We also have a fighter, TYVM. I'll remember that next time we run into any gargoyles, drow. :P

We also have a fighter, TYVM. I'll remember that next time we run into any gargoyles, drow. :P

I mentioned you. Sort of. In a round-about way...

(i generally subscribe to the 'kill them faster' theory anyways...)

Um... yea. Lets go with that. Watch out for that pit trap... :D

Hey, this is the group's rogue. Unless I die a horrible death, things like knock, find traps, and the like are pretty much a waste, as they overlap with what I do. My perception is +19, +22 for traps, and my disable device is +29. I made this character to be the ultimate trapsmith/skill monkey. We also have a dedicated cleric, and another multi class cleric/gunslinger, so things like heals are pretty well taken care of. (i generally subscribe to the 'kill them faster' theory anyways, so most healing is done out of combat) Your character will be far better off helping the party if you focus on doing things that only arcane casters can do. Not saying your class choice won't work, but you may want to rethink some of your spells and abilities.

Again, not trying to knock your build, just want to help give you context for what you are getting yourself into :)

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Thanks for the advice. I can make some adjustments to spells. I Played this dungeon once before and never made it past the gate before the group broke up. Just from that experience I was expecting to help fill backup, hence the knock. I have also never seen a group in a normal dungeon that could never use a backup healer. Obviously this guy wont compete with the Cleric in that department, but if the cleric falls, or can't get to someone, I can hopefully help in that department. Ultimate survival and getting around traps was my ultimate goal for this character, even out of an arcane type character.

I could make an Arcanist if the Occultist is not accepted.

Since I see there's an extension until later this week, I'm dotting this for interest in case I can put a character together in time — don't think I've ever heard of the Tomb of Horrors, but I do know who Gygax is :P

Cheers!

Actually i had an idea for an alchemist.

So here he is.
Variel Elric
Elf alchemist (grenadier) alt. Racial traits- lightbringer, dark vision.
Indomitable faith, accelerated drinker
Str:16
Dex:18
Con:12
Int:22
Wis:12
Cha:07

Vitals
Hp: 52
AC:20 T:15 FF:16
Saves:
Fort:+8
Ref:+11
Will:+8

Offense: Movespeed: 30ft

Bombs: +10 (+8/+8)
Damage: 4d6+6

Longbow: +10
Damage: 1d8+3 (1d8+5)

Bite: +10
Damage: 1d8+8

Claw: +10 1d6+5

Feats
1-throw anything, point blank shot
3-Two weapon fighting
5-Iron will
7- extra discovery

Alchemist discoveries
Precise bomb(free)
2-healing mutagen
4-feral mutagen
6-wings
7-breath weapon bomb

Skills-
Perception-6
Know. Arcana-5
UMD-5
Spellcraft-5
Craft alchemy-4
Linguistics-5
Sense motive-5
Slieght of hand-5
Disable device-4
Know. Planes-4
Know. Engineering-4
Know. Nature -4
Acrobatics-2
Survival-2
Swim-2
fly-5
Stealth-3

Gear-
Ring of sustenance (2500)
Cloak of resistance +2 (4000)
ring of protection+1(2000)
Belt of phsycial might +2(10000)
+1 chain shirt (1250)
Headband of intellect (4000)
Composite longbow adapative. (1000)
2 shortswords

Personality:
Variel Elric has spent most of his life studying science, perfecting his art. Determined to protect people after losing both of his parents and most of his clan to evil magic users. He is relentless in his pursuit of knowledge and power. His time spent studying ancient tomes and experimenting has left him socially awkward, either getting frustrated when people don't understand his view or the words he uses, or people take offense to his bluntness or his aloofness. So he often remains quiet in social situationsblow when he cannot avoidn them , only sharing his thoughts to his few friends, or when he feels he absolutely needs to. He will often blow off things he considers of no use or point, even if he finds them fun. He is kind hearted in the end, and has risked his life for others on several occasions, always using the excuse of testing a new mixture, or experimenting with a new tactic.

His extracts haven't been decided on yet, but the idea of the character in combat is to provide secondary support to melee or ranged when needed, heal in dire circumstances, and be a buffer. In general an all rounder

Recruitment is now closed! I will review submissions and respond as soon as I can.

Thanks to all who submitted!

Any idea of when a decision will be made?

I apologize--I meant to respond to this, but I realized I only did so in the discussion thread. I was slightly delayed, but it will be very shortly.

Hi all! After some careful consideration and a few chats with current party members, I've asked Professor Baxter Mirrermax to join us (and he's accepted). Thank you all for your submissions--they were a great read, and I wish we had more room!

At the moment he is trapped in a mirror [Mirror Mideaway] , if an when you find it he will pop out.