A Push of the Fates.... Zakhara... You Jewel!

Game Master Insnare

"Please make it so!" Nura readies her scimitar.

"Please make it so!" Nura readies her scimitar.

The Djinn scoops up Paritosh, Nura and Fadilah and wooshes them over to the tent area.

I will allow a retconned bow shot at the giant if you choose.

Zairiah dives after the sphere going underneath the hole through which the sphere tore. The sheikh follows Shafazal into the tent and Agrammar unsheathes his sword.
GM Rolls

She says, "The two of you come to my oasis and enter my camp offer friendship, only to obfuscate an attempt to pilfer my property and then you have the nerve to pretend like we are friends. Now, that your foul plan has been foiled, you presume to require a justification from me, Shafazal the Sensational! Absurd, Sakhif!!!!!"

Initiative Party 1d10 ⇒ 4, Enemy 1d10 ⇒ 2

Round 2: Party

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks," Ibn Taaib says, patiently confronting the angry sorceress, and adds, "I spoke no falsehood; I indeed approached the oasis to speak with thee, but had not offered friendship. I remain seeking counsel, for wisdom is ever a high goal. In return for thy excellent counsel, I offer my own: do not be so quick to raise up arms against us before hearing what we have to say. The consequences for both of us for starting a confrontation shall be...severe."

He holds his shield close to his chest, but with his other hand--an open hand, motions for her to sit, appearing the model for calm.

Can I roll another check? I think I can erode her anger with good enough Charisma rolls.

Are you asking me if you should or if you can?

I shouldn't roll unless I'm asked, otherwise there is no effect. So can I roll and would it have the potential for an impact?

No matter what you say, she is going to go after her astrolabe. So, if your goal is to have her stop, so that Zairiah or one of the others can get their hands on it first. It won't work. If it is just to de-escalate things, maybe after she retrieves it, she might be willing to speak with you. I guess. Zairiah chasing after the astrolabe has not made your case any easier. If it is to talk after she gets it, sure roll another Charisma. I hope that helps.

Yeah, agree that I am not helping a peaceful solution, but I really don't know if there was much chance of that to begin with. Our opponent kidnapped someone. In any case, Zairiah doesn't know that she can't catch it without magic. She is fast and has good hands, so she thinks she can get it, and that getting it is the whole point of all of this. I am sure that she will learn differently soon, but she's still trying to do as the Genie asked.

@Zairiah: Good point. We will need Fadilah’s help since she is the only spellcaster in out midst. Or we can just ask the genie to grab it.

I understand the quandary you guys are in. Maybe she is a kidnapper, maybe not but to her, you are trying to steal from her. Anyways, what do you want to do?

Scimitar drawn, Nura approaches Shafazal. "We don't want to hurt you. We were told that you have imprisoned a djinn. We seek to free him. If we have been given misinformation, then we will apologize for the intrusion, but you will need to offer proof that we were misinformed."

Sorry, I was away for the weekend and apparently Stuff Happened.

Since the gambit is up, Fadilah says, "You know as well as I that to imprison geniekind is a gross violation of our guarantees of friendship with them, and that such actions carry consequences. Our very presence here is such a consequence!"

"But I am not here to moralize at you. The gifts of the genies that you have taken in this way cannot and will not remain yours forever, and so we are at a crossroads. You may freely give up the genie that you have bound and put this at an end. I know that this creates hardship and it is an undesirable path, yet the alternative is the enmity of genie-kind and their allies—such as ourselves."

"Have they not given to us the aid and assistance of gens to bring us whatever wondrous magic we might wish to pluck out of the ether? Is not this bounty enough for us to create our own paradise, without needing to throw shackles upon the very same genies who have made this bond with us for the sake of friendship?"

"If you will not be swayed by the misfortune that you have wrought upon genies kept by means of a binding prison, then consider that the consequences of attracting the ire of genie-kind are fierce. Even if you should find the means to drive us off, the genies now know that you are a keeper of prisons and there will be others. Again. And again. You will spend your days on the run, always fearing genie-craft, wondering who among the people you meet are strangers and who are foes. Even sending forth your gen for spell will risk retribution as other genie-kind might follow it back to you. Pragmatically, this situation cannot persist."

Fadilah plants her staff in the sand as if to punctuate her point, but really it's in case she needs to call upon it to blast the other sha'ira if she does something inadvisable.

That was a very nice speech, Fadilah.

Aggrammar smiled at Fadilah's and Sheikh's words - "Damned well spoken, these two are" - he mumbled to himself, while keeping an eye on the giant.

Frackit, do you proceed to enter the chest? Paritosh, what do you do?

Frackit is just chilling out. If it seems they are coming towards the chest he will move to slip into the chest and wait.

Like others, the holiday weekend got me behind.

Paritosh steadies himself after being dropped off and looks to his companions, a drawn khopesh in his hand. "Are we talking, or are we fighting? I hear a lot of the one, and see none of the other going on!"

Zairiah now out of the tent makes her way toward the sphere and when she lays her hand on it again it skitters off as if it were coated in the slipperiest oil she has ever touched 1d12 ⇒ 12 for another 30feet in the same direction.

Diliram says, "I will see how I can help." she then turns invisible.

Shafazal rolls her rotund body out the bottom of the tent and sees Zairiah still trying to go after her astrolabe. She tugs her jellaba.

Two of the trees surrounding the tent spring to attack Zairiah while converting into lean and wiry
man-sized humanoids. Their faces have elongated features, but
still appear remarkably human, many with wide, cerulean eyes. Both have blond, sun-bleached hair, tied back in long
flowing manes or braids down their backs. Their tanned skin is
covered with short, light hair, lending their skin a fuzzy, peach
like appearance. They have six-fingered hands and six-toed
feet, their digits ending in talon-like claws and attack Zairiah
with their claws #1 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (5) = 12 miss
with their claws #2 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (4) = 13 miss

3 Similar creatures move to attack Agrammar and Paritosh
3rd one attacks 1 = Paritosh and 2= Agrammar 1d2 ⇒ 1 Paritosh

#3 attacks Paritosh 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (14) = 3 hit with its claws 1d3 ⇒ 1
#4 attacks Paritosh 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (19) = -2 hit with its claws 1d3 ⇒ 2
#5 attacks Agrammar 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (11) = 6 miss with its claws.

The Giant slowly and groggily stands up and looks and shrugs and retrieves things from his gear.

Initiative: Party 1d10 ⇒ 2, Enemy 1d10 ⇒ 4

Round 3 Enemy

From Shafazal's jellaba a shift of colors and patterns with mesmerizing hues in a 40 ft sphere around her. Zairiah Saving throw vs. Spell 1d20 ⇒ 14 pass. Through the hole in the tent the party can see light and colors but the canvas block most of the effect.

#1 attacks Zairiah with their claws #1 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (18) = -1 hit 1d3 ⇒ 1
#2 attacks Zairiah with their claws #2 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (20) = -3 crit 2d3 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

#3 attacks Paritosh 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (12) = 5 miss
#4 attacks Paritosh 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (17) = 0 hit with its claws 1d3 ⇒ 3
#5 attacks Agrammar 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (10) = 7 miss with its claws.

The Giant moves a little closer and throws a spear at Agrammar 7 - 1d20 + 5 ⇒ 7 - (10) + 5 = 2 missing the target.

Party

Just a reminder, Zairiah is outside of the tent to the left about 20ft from the outside. Agrammar and Paritosh are in front of the entrance to the right of the tent and the rest are inside. If you do decide to roll out the bottom of the tent to help Zairiah, please roll me a Saving throw vs. Spell.

Hearing the commotion Follows Shafazal an strikes the spellcaster, going with the old adage strike the caster first.

Dagger: 18 - 1d20 ⇒ 18 - (6) = 12
stabby stabby: 1d4 ⇒ 2

And the Gnome becomes fully visible to all.

Frackit Save vs. Spell 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 pass.

Everyone else, if you move out towards Shafazal please give me save vs. Spell

Nura sighs. It was never easy. Why did they always have to fight? She turns and swings at the giant. "I asked you not to interfere..."

Scimitar vs. giant: 13 - 1d20 ⇒ 13 - (8) = 5 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Paritosh will swing at #3

Khopesh Attack: 16 - 1d20 - 2 - 1 ⇒ 16 - (6) - 2 - 1 = 7 Factor: 9; 3/2
Khopesh Damage: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 + 2 = 10 Type: S

I see that my dice rolling hasn't improved since our last fight!

Hurt, but determined to keep fighting and hope that the genie can help them, Zairiah draws her weapon and lashes out at Shafazal.

Attack (+1 Scimitar): 16 - 1d20 ⇒ 16 - (17) = -1
Damage (Slashing): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Nura was in the tent and is not able to attack the giant with a scimitar, she can attack him with a bow or attack one of the tree creatures. He threw one of his spear at maximum range. In all fairness to the giant, you did not walk up to him, you shouted across the desert at him, he was laying down resting. PLease tell me if you want to loose an arrow at him or help out with the tree people.

Don’t remember the exact rules about using ranged attacks vs. someone in melee. @GMEDWIN - any chance you could remind us of those? Might help Aggrammar against that darned giant.

Also please remember ’When ogres, trolls, ogre magi, giants, or titans attack dwarves, these monsters must subtract 4 from their attack rolls because of the dwarves' small size and combat ability against these much bigger creatures’ ;)

Aggrammar does his best to assist Paritosh, attacking one of the creatures assaulting his companion - ”Stand fast lad!”

Scimitar (THACO15) on #3 if possible, otherwise on #5: 15 - 1d20 ⇒ 15 - (17) = -2
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 8

Ibn Taaib draws his sheathed blade and narrows his eyes in frustration at the turn of events.

What are the targets in range for Ibn Taaib to attack, and what happens if I fail my save vs. spell for the sorceress's power?

@Agrammar, I will look that up for you. @Sheikh, you would not know what would happen if you fail your save vs. spell. You could move out of the entrance of the tent and attack one of the tree creatures attacking Agrammar or Paritosh but of course your character has not actually seen the enemies there but you can hear it. Your character may think he can hit her.

Agrammar, I found it. FireinMelee Which means I need to see if the throw hits someone else.

1= Agrammar, 2= Paritosh, 3,4 and 5 =tree creatures 3,4,5 1d5 ⇒ 5 tree creature #5 hits for 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12

Nura, Sheikh and Fadilah

The sheikh draws his blade and attacks the same target Aggramar is attacking.
Round 1 for me: 3/2 attacks

Attack, Thac0 15: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Nura will help out with the tree people.

Attack: 15 - 1d20 ⇒ 15 - (12) = 3 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Fadilah not wanting to roll out underneath the tent in an undignified manner like the other Shai'ra walks out the front of the tent and after completing her movement, still not able to get an angle on the other shai'ra unleashes a water blast at tree creature 4 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) + 3 = 6

Frackit misses his attack and so does Paritosh and Nura.

Sheikh could you please use the formula Thac0-1d20(-/+) so it makes it easier for me, thanks.

The combination of Agrammar and the Sheikh and the Giant kills #5 which was attacking Agrammar.

Diliram tries to grab the Astrolabe but it GM Rolls [spoiler] 1d12 ⇒ 8 the astrolabe then skitters 30 feet in southeasterly or a slight angle back towards the tent.

Initiative Party 1d10 ⇒ 6, Enemy 1d10 ⇒ 7

Round 4

Shafazal moves slowly but deliberately towards the astrolabe and uses a wand firing two magic missiles towards Zairiah 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7

#1 attacks Zairiah with their claws #1 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (9) = 8 miss
#2 attacks Zairiah with their claws #2 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (7) = 10 miss

#3 attacks Paritosh 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (9) = 8 miss
#4 attacks Paritosh 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (7) = 10 miss

The Giant moves closer and throws his spear at Agrammar but he is no longer in melee 7 - 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ 7 - (18) + 4 + 2 = -5 hit 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 4) + 7 = 12

Party

What about my attack on Shafazal? And are there AOOs in 2nd edition, if she moves away/uses a wand after I was attacking her?

Sorry, I thought I had typed it. My laptop has been acting up lately, and I have been copying my posts before posting especially in combat because you never know when there will be an error. Sorry about that. Yes you did hit her. But there are no AOO is 2e in the core rulebook, maybe in the Optional Combat book. If there were, the tree creatures would have been able to AOO you before. DM's note, there are AOOs in the advanced combat and tactics optional rules. If the group would like to add AOOs to combat we can discuss that after this combat in the discussion thread.

Round 2: 3/2 Attacks
The sheikh swings once.
Attack1: 15 - 1d20 ⇒ 15 - (11) = 4
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

He swings again.
Attack2: 15 - 1d20 ⇒ 15 - (20) = -5
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

At which one? #3 or #4 and could you roll the crit damage?

Aggrammar takes a nasty hit and growls - "Once ya've seen one, ya've seen them all - giants be cowards, no matter if in da mountains or in da desert!"

He decided numbers were their better option, so waded in with the others to try and take down the tree creatures as fast as possible.

Targeting the same as sheikh. If it is down, I attack the other one: 15 - 1d20 ⇒ 15 - (18) = -3
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 7

No worries, and I'm not eager to add more rules... just was trying to figure out what was going on. Hard to imagine without a map so I was worried that I was picturing things incorrectly and she was actually far away from me and so my one really good attack was wasted... that sort of thing. :)

Zairiah sticks with Shafazal, knowing she was the one they were really facing. If the leader went down, her followers would hopefully scatter.

Attack (+1 Scimitar): 16 - 1d20 ⇒ 16 - (7) = 9
Damage (Slashing): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

But no, her wounds were getting to her and she wasn't moving quickly enough. She tried to concentrate and stay in the fight, hoping she wouldn't die so far from home and lose all of her dreams.

@DM: Whoever is hurt most.

Crit Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Fadilah, Frackit and Nura

The gnome takes another stab at the sorceress.

stabby stab: 18 - 1d20 ⇒ 18 - (4) = 14
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

He then will moce next to Zairiah

Fadilah gestures once more with her staff at the six-clawed humanoids and suddenly a rain of pummeling ice and sleet smashes down from inside of the tent.

Ice storm damage: 3d10 ⇒ (4, 10, 10) = 24 (no save)

Just to mention, ice storm does that damage in a 40ft sphere and that damage will be done onto Nura, the Sheikh, Agrammar and Paritosh as well.

Well, never mind then, I'll just defend. I have no idea what the battlefield looks like and don't know how people are arranged.

Nura slashes again at a tree-person.

THAC0 15 (13 with scimitar): 13 - 1d20 ⇒ 13 - (1) = 12 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Sorry, I have been travelling the past two days. Fadi, you could water blast one of the creatures or circle around the tent to see what is going on with Zairiah and Frackit.

Zairiah, Frackit and Nura miss, the sheikh and Agrammar attack the same one and they both hit. Nura's sword slides from her palm.

Paritosh will swing at the same one

Khopesh Attack: 16 - 1d20 - 2 - 1 ⇒ 16 - (7) - 2 - 1 = 6 miss
Khopesh Attack: 16 - 1d20 - 2 - 1 ⇒ 16 - (4) - 2 - 1 = 9 miss

I have been travelling around the country. I should be back to normal now. Hope you guys are not too upset with me.

Fadilah cautiously moves to the other side of the tent to see that Shafazal is emitting some sort of colored lights from her belt that both Zairiah and Frackit are emersed in.

Initiative Party 1d10 ⇒ 1, Enemy 1d10 ⇒ 1 P 1d10 ⇒ 3 E 1d10 ⇒ 3

Round 4 Party goes first but all combatants move simultaneously

Nura swears in a very unladylike fashion and goes to fetch her slippery scimitar.

I have no idea what is happening right now.

Sorry for the delay. Right now on the right hand side of the tent next to the entrance there is a melee between two tree creatures and Nura, the Sheikh, Paritosh, and Agrammar. The giant had thrown two spears into melee from a distance. Zairiah and Frackit are on the other side of the tent fighting Shafazal and two more tree creatures but she has put some sort of a spell producing some sort of illusion that is hypnotic.

Oasis Map

Most of the party is fighting near the entrance of the tent and the other two are at the back

Insnare do you want me to just jump in or wait for the narrator to give me a cue?

Write an introductory text about how you saw the fight and the guards chasing chipluck and orvan and you decided to dive into the well.

stat: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 3, 2) = 18

stat: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 3, 1) = 18

stat: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 2, 5) = 20

stat: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 2, 4, 5) = 18

stat: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 2, 5) = 15

stat: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 1, 3) = 17

What type of character does this group need really?

An extra Warrior would not hurt.. Maybe a Faris.

I was thinking a elven warrior Archer kit build if I was to go that way. I am not familiar with Faris, where do I find it as I have most of 2nd Ed books

It is in the Al Qadim setting book. We have one outlander. I think one is better than two. Please use one of the Al Qadim kits.

what god is Nabila worshipping? I could as a Faris be following her to protect her depending on the god.

The great god Najm, he (sometimes she) is the god of adventure, courage, and curiosity.

here is my half orc Faris Maudril Sandcaster.

Station:

station: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Hey Everyone,

Have you ever wanted to play an Arabian Nights themed character?

Well if so, my Al-Qadim campaign could use two or three new characters.

I am looking for 2nd level AD&D 2nd Edition characters.

Would anyone be interested?

Come and join us! We need some new blood!

I’d be interested in an Arabian Knights themed game! But to give you fair warning I have not played 2nd edition in over 20 years and do not have access to any of the books (I’ll see if I can find a cheap pdf somewhere). If you are willing to guide/help with the build process I’d love to play.

Let’s roll some dice:

5d6: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2, 6, 5) = 22 =17
5d6: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 4, 2) = 12 =9
5d6: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 6, 6) = 19 =17
5d6: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 5, 1, 6) = 19 =16
5d6: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 5, 5) = 25 =16
5d6: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 4, 3, 1) = 17 =13

Yep those are keepers.

Also, what does your party need class wise?

Regardless, good luck with your recruitment!

We're a pretty casual group in the midst of a big caravan journey, though we just got shortcut to a corsair encampment and there's about to be a big throwdown!

I'm playing a sha'ir, a kind of genie-themed magic-user. Nura (above) is a corsair, a nautical-themed fighter. We also have a cleric. We could probably use some kind of thief, because our beggar had to leave!

Sounds good. I just purchased the pdf I’ll take a look at the options.

I think I’ll go with a barber.

Dinars: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10 (10x10) 100 dinars
Station: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

I'm interested, if you're still looking for another. I've still got my old 2E books, but I don't think I've got any of the Al-Qadim setting material. I'll check tonight.

And start thinking up concepts.

Can't resist....

5d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 5, 4, 5) = 23 = 15
5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 6, 2) = 22 = 16
5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 2, 5) = 18 = 15
5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 1, 5) = 15 = 13
5d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 4, 5) = 21 = 14
5d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 6, 3) = 17 = 13

Solid...I'll grab my ok 2nd Ed books and see what inspiration comes...

I don't know if we still have our holy warrior or not, but I'm the other active character at the moment, an elven priestess of Najm.

A barber... that is awesome... shoot I need a haircut actually :)

I just need to iron out some odds and ends. How much experience are we starting with?

Everyone else is just turned second level give or take.

So let's see what we get:
5d6 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 6, 2) - 1 - 2 = 16
5d6 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 2, 1) - 1 - 1 = 14
5d6 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (1, 5, 5, 6, 2) - 1 - 2 = 16
5d6 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 3, 5) - 2 - 3 = 14
5d6 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 1, 3, 3) - 1 - 1 = 12
5d6 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (2, 1, 5, 3, 3) - 1 - 2 = 11

Since all the bases seem to be covered, I'm thinking multiclass to backup a couple of them. An Elemental Mage/Matrud, probably half-elf, possibly gnome.

I'll try to work up stats and background tonight.

For level it's convenient to have an xp number to work with in AD&D, since xp needed can vary widely. For multiclass especially, but there's wide split - thieves are usually about a level ahead in particular.

This is Mr. Hebeme's submission, Wahleed the Barber, all the information is in the alias. I still need to buy equipment and determine hit points.

Which leads to my next question; are you rolling or taking average hit points (or some other method)? I am assuming max hit points at first level.

Any feedback or advice would be welcome.

Hi, all of the other characters rolled for their original HP from level 1. XP should be about 2200. I hope that helps.

As usual once I think I have settled on an idea a million others pop into my mind. Thinking about changing to dual classed. Changing his strength to 17 and starting as a fighter (not sure which kit) and dual classing to thief. So I would begin as a fighter 2, thief (barber) 1. After looking at the amount of damage a razor does (1d2) the better strength and weapon specialization will make it bearable to use in combat. I realize he would not benefit from Weapon specialization until he reached 3rd level but I’m fine with that.

Also I’m thinking on taking the animal training non weapon proficiency and starting with a small monkey. Thoughts?

EDIT: Also, I am not sure how non weapon proficiencies are handled with dual class characters. Would I not get any new ones at the thief 1st level and be able to use ones earned as a fighter or would I earn new ones as a thief and not be able to use the ones taken as a fighter until 3rd level.

The Askar kit looks most appropriate as the fighter levels with a few tweaks to his background.

I am a bit confused. Your character should start at second level. Not third level.

A dual-classed human fighter with 2,200 xp would be a second-level fighter (from the xp total) and then switch to a first-level thief with no experience points (changing class).

Fadilah is correct. Here is a link https://advanced-dungeons-dragons-2nd-edition.fandom.com/wiki/Multi-Class_a nd_Dual-Class_Characters explaining dual class. It is seldom used because you must be human and have pretty good stats (I’ve only done it once before).

Fair enough. Would Mamluk make more sense for you instead of Askar? If you were a Mamluk, it will be really easy to get your character in the game quickly, because the characters are being escorted by a group of Mamluks, so one of them could be you.

I can make a Mamluk work. I will need to make some changes but it leads to another question are half orcs allowed ( I’d go f/t). The half orc racial bonus to strength would allow me to roll for exceptional strength.... I can’t remember the last time I got to do that!!

Thanks for your patience and answering my questions.

I'm going to have to pass. Interested, but I don't know when I'll have any time to even think about a character. Hey Tamago!

I do not mind if you want to be a half ork.

Sweet.

%: 1d100 ⇒ 36

That's usually what happens. Although in 1986 I did roll a PC with an 18/00 str.

HP: 1d10 ⇒ 9

I'll start building my mamluk/barber.

Height: 2d6 + 60 ⇒ (2, 5) + 60 = 67
Weight: 6d10 + 135 ⇒ (2, 7, 6, 1, 10, 1) + 135 = 162

Just need to sort out equipment and add some details to his background and I’ll be done.

Questions
1. Who owns the Mamluks the party is with
2. Name of the commander
3. City the Mamluks are from

Edit:

Forgot barber hit points

HP: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Here the alias I, Mr. Hebeme, will be using. Everything should be in order (except some background details). Let me know if I need to change anything.

Thanks - H

The person in overall charge of the guards is Akila Abd al-Amin (hfF/mk/8), a small, wiry woman whose pride in her unit, The Faithful, is evident. Under her command is a company of mamluks (three 10-mamluk platoons, each with a 4th-level sergeant). The PCs have been assigned to coordinate their duties with the third platoon under the command of Nudar Abd al-Amin (hefF/mk/4). Nudar is well liked and easygoing.

You would have been working in Qudra, which is where you should be going back to. Nudar is with you.

Now I am confused, are you multiclassing or dual classing. It seems like you are multiclassing now.

Multiclassing. Since only humans can dual class.

Is your character ready?

Yes.

Great, feel free to jump in.

This group can still use two more characters... I know everyone secretly wants to fire up some 2e... THAC0 was amazing.

After noodling around with my old manuals..I think I'll go full nostalgia and make an elf fighter/mage/thief....just going through the Al quadim kits to figure out what goes with what

You can make a 1/2 elf fighter/mage/thief. If you want to be a full elf you can make a fighter/mage a fighter/thief or a mage/thief/

Hmm, PHB says both elves and half-elf can take that combo, but if that's your ruling, I'll abide....like the dude :)

Hi there! =)

Are you still needing a character?

Since the best things to do are to hurt and to heal, and since I think someone said that half-orcs are allowed, I'd like to submit a half-orc Fighter/Cleric.

(Apologies but most of my 2E knowledge has been overwritten with Baldur's Gate data. On the plus side this website seems to have preserved much of the original rules.)

5d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 4, 1, 5) = 19 14
5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 6, 4) = 26 18
5d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 2, 2) = 14 10

5d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 2, 3) = 13 10
5d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 4, 3, 4) = 18 14
5d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 5, 5, 5) = 21 15

1st lvl hp: 1d10 ⇒ 9
1st lvl hp: 1d8 ⇒ 4

starting money: 5d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 4, 2) = 14

SO which kits are you going to be using?

Initially I was going to avoid kits, as my recollection was that most were either not worth it, or just lame.

But on re-reading them, I have an intriguing idea taking shape.

Gladiator/Prophet.

Born into the fighting cages, as befits a half-breed from an un-willing union, he fought his way up the ranks, slowly gaining respect, until one night, at the height of his popularity, he was enraptured by a vision, and shouted it aloud.

Unused to the outside world, he journeys now following the direction that his visions point him to, wondering if he will find death...or salvation.

*whew*

Okay, with that out, now for the questions on details.

It says that multiclass fighters don't get weapon specializations, but it says that the Gladiator gets a free one. I've thought of a way where we could still fold the main benefit into the pie without stepping on any toes.

I take the Specialization in Cestus.
Which will actually decrease my damage from just swinging around with a footman's flail. (Mostly. I'm not one for dwelling too deeply, but stepping down from a d6+1 to a d4 has to count for something.)

Also, the image of this big, hulking brute walking peaceably amidst the swinging swords, flying arrows, and gnashing polearms and just fricking PUNCHING people to death tickles me a might. =)

Yeah, um, I suggest you choose one of the Zakharan kits, they are all really good and really puts your character into the setting.