Dwellers of the Forbidden City (Inactive)

Game Master EltonJ

Adventure in the Jungles of Chult to find out who is kidnapping people during the night.

Map A

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Tara Ravenheart wrote:

6+3d6 = 17

6+3d6 = 15
6+3d6 = 14
6+3d6 = 18
6+3d6 = 11
6+3d6 = 16

18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 11

Wow, that's a solid set! I haven't been active on the boards in a couple years, but have been looking to get back to it, and I love both pulp games and the old school Forgotten Realms!

Time to put together an idea.

Oh, and a couple quick questions. I didn't see them mentioned anywhere, but are you using either Background Skills or Elephant in the Room feat tax rules?

Neither. I like background skills, but since this is a one off module, I figure they won't come into play.


What level do you expect will be reached?


Depends if you clear the module. Although I expect that to be a little impossible: bullywugs, mongrelmen, and more await you in the Forbidden City.


The Ratfolk smiles expressively
We eat bullywugs, mongrelmen, and more for breakfast!
Not really; we actually prefer cheesy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a nice Chianti....

I shall be expanding on his Backstory; along with purchases and such more this week.


stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4) + 6 = 16 15
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1, 5) + 6 = 17 16
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1) + 6 = 17 16
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6, 2) + 6 = 19 17
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 2) + 6 = 14 13
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) + 6 = 21 17


trawets71 wrote:

stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4) + 6 = 16 15

stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1, 5) + 6 = 17 16
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1) + 6 = 17 16
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6, 2) + 6 = 19 17
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 2) + 6 = 14 13
stats: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) + 6 = 21 17

Nice to see you put your hat in the ring.


do you need more for my submission?


No, it's fine. Your submission is fine, Rolandor.

Characters being considered so far
* Tadeka Montar -- Monk
* The Shaman of Aaaaaaaag -- Shaman
* Roland Paxton -- Cleric of Oghma
* Hanuhpah -- Shaman
* Tyug’u Yakshi -- Alchemist
* Ria daughter of Laerian -- Fighter/Rogue (Unchained)
* Chui Aolu Dendo of Ubtao -- Druid
* Jaidu -- Gunslinger
* Rolandor Thessalya -- Ranger

All seventh level. Looking for 42 levels total in the party (seven characters). Still waiting on others to put up their characters.


I fancy playing a half-mad melee brute with an animal companion mount, whipping through the jungle and laughing like a loon. Chult has dinosaurs right... xD Before I get too invested in this, would I regret a large mount (narrow corridors and all that)? A halfling riding something thematic could be fun too.


a halfling on a tiger/leopard/panther might be hilarious...


EltonJ wrote:


Nice to see you put your hat in the ring.

Thank you. It's taken a bit as I'm recovering from surgery so I hope to get something completed in time. I'm thinking two-bladed sword fighter or a wizard.


DM Trawets wrote:
Thank you. It's taken a bit as I'm recovering from surgery so I hope to get something completed in time. I'm thinking two-bladed sword fighter or a wizard.

Neat. I had someone submit two characters for this classic module. So don't be afraid to submit two if you can't make up your mind.


It's been awhile since I've ventured into the Forgotten Realms. Not sure if I'll get up a character, but I'll at least throw some bones to get the process started.

Roll 1: 6 + 3d6 ⇒ 6 + (3, 3, 1) = 13 - 1 = 12
Roll 2: 6 + 3d6 ⇒ 6 + (6, 6, 5) = 23 - 5 = 18
Roll 3: 6 + 3d6 ⇒ 6 + (6, 4, 2) = 18 - 2 = 16
Roll 4: 6 + 3d6 ⇒ 6 + (6, 1, 1) = 14 - 1 = 13
Roll 5: 6 + 3d6 ⇒ 6 + (5, 4, 3) = 18 - 3 = 15
Roll 6: 6 + 3d6 ⇒ 6 + (1, 1, 6) = 14 - 1 = 13


"The Lucky Halfling" wrote:

It's been awhile since I've ventured into the Forgotten Realms. Not sure if I'll get up a character, but I'll at least throw some bones to get the process started.

Well, I think that's everyone.


Actually, I hate to do this as I'm pretty enamored with the character I came up here, but I think I'm going to withdraw my submission. I'm pretty sure I'm going to DM something on here and I don't want to overburden myself and have to drop something after making a commitment. So I'm going to do the responsible thing and bow out.

I'm sure I'll regret it, as this sounds like it's going to be a blast. Good luck to everyone applying!


Here's my submission. I've not given Cade or Tiddles much in the way of gear. Note Mad Dog Barbarian isn't in the list of sources, if that's a problem I can always switch to Mounted Fury (APG) and I suppose take Boon Companion.

Cade & Tiddles:
It sounded like a good idea at the time! A good few years back, a somewhat tipsy Cade was in Castle Ward’s Quaffing Quaggoth tavern, nodding along as his best friend Filbert laid out their grand plan to a group of bored nobles. The plan was simple: they would travel to Chult, hunt dinosaurs, and then return to Waterdeep in triumph with many trophies to adorn the Noble’s criminally plain walls and get rich in the process. Cade fancied himself as something of a big game hunter, what could possibly go wrong?

Everything. Their ship was wrecked in a storm off the coast of Chult, they lost all their possessions, half the crew died of malnutrition, the others along with Filbert got eaten by a T-Rex and Cade lost his grip on sanity as he wandered aimlessly in the Jungle, tormented by hunger and mosquitoes… The Ido took pity on Cade and taught him how to survive and his fearlessness won him a certain degree of respect, although when he announced that he was going to tame a leopard and start riding it everyone assumed he’d be dead within the season.

Perhaps Tymora smiled upon Cade’s plan or maybe Beshaba lost the bet for somehow Cade managed to (almost) tame the most ferocious big cat anyone had ever seen and named it Tiddles. Much to the Ido’s amazement Cade was seen riding Tiddles as if it was a pony and not a leopard that weighed ten times as much as him.

Cade
Halfling barbarian (mad dog) 7 (Pathfinder Player Companion: Animal Archive)
CG Small humanoid (halfling)
Init +3; Senses Perception +13
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 14, flat-footed 17 (+6 armor, +3 Dex, +1 size)
hp 69 (7d12+21)
Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +4; +2 vs. fear
Defensive Abilities trap sense +2
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk falchion +12/+7 (1d6+4/18-20) or
. . mwk lance +12/+7 (1d6+4/×3)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with masterwork lance)
Special Attacks rage (13 rounds/day), rage power (ferocious beast)
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Statistics
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Str 16, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 14
Base Atk +7; CMB +9; CMD 22
Feats Mounted Combat, Power Attack, Ride-by Attack, Risky Striker[ARG]
Traits armored rider, beast bond
Skills Acrobatics +12, Climb +8, Handle Animal +13 (+17 to force this mount into an Unnatural Aura.), Intimidate +12, Perception +13, Ride +15 (+19 to force this mount into an Unnatural Aura.), Survival +11, Swim +6; Racial Modifiers +2 Acrobatics, +2 Climb, +2 Perception
Languages Chultean, Common, Halfling
SQ fast movement, ferocious fetch, pack tactics
Other Gear mithral breastplate, mwk falchion, mwk lance
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Special Abilities
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Animal Companion Link (Ex) Handle or push Animal Companion faster, +4 to checks vs. them.
Fast Movement +10 (Ex) +10 feet to speed, unless heavily loaded.
Fearless +2 bonus to save vs. fear (stacks with halfling luck).
Ferocious Beast (Ex) When raging, animal companion also rages. Spend 1 extra rd if adjacent, or 2 rds if not.
Ferocious Fetch (Ex) As a swift action, war beast attempts to drag a foe in 30 ft to you.
Mounted Combat (1/round) Once per round you can attempt to negate a hit to your mount in combat.
Pack Tactics (Ex) Both master and war beast gain +4 when flanking with each other.
Power Attack -2/+4 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Rage (13 rounds/day) (Ex) +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 to Will saves, -2 to AC when enraged.
Ride-By Attack You can move - attack - move when charging mounted.
Risky Striker -2/+4 Subtract from your AC to add to damage vs. foes 2 sizes larger.
Trap Sense +2 (Ex) +2 bonus on reflex saves and AC against traps.

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Tiddles CR –

Leopard
N Medium animal
Init +5; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 15, flat-footed 15 (+5 Dex, +5 natural)
hp 48 (6d8+24)
Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +3 (+4 morale bonus vs. enchantment effects); +4 morale bonus vs. fear and emotion effects.
Defensive Abilities evasion
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Offense
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Speed 50 ft.; sprint
Melee bite +8 (1d6+4), 2 claws +8 (1d3+4)
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 21, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+10 drag); CMD 23 (25 vs. drag, 27 vs. trip)
Feats Improved Drag[APG], Power Attack, Toughness, Valiant Steed
Tricks Attack, Combat Riding, Come, Defend, Down, Flank, Guard, Heel, Sneak, Stay
Skills Acrobatics +9 (+17 to jump), Climb +8, Perception +5, Stealth +10 (+14 in undergrowth), Swim +8; Racial Modifiers +4 Stealth in undergrowth
SQ combat riding, devotion, flank, sneak, stay
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Special Abilities
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Combat Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider into combat.
Devotion +4 (Ex) +4 morale bonus on Will saves vs. enchantment effects.
Evasion (Ex) No damage on successful reflex save.
Flank [Trick] Attempts to attack and flank indicated enemy.
Improved Drag You Drag at +2 and don't cause an attack of opportunity.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Power Attack -2/+4 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ ft. by sense of smell.
Sneak [Trick] Creature stays hidden.
Sprint (1/hour) (Ex) Can move ten times normal speed (500 feet) when you make a charge.
Stay [Trick] The animal will stay where it is.
Trip (Ex) You can make a trip attempt on a successful attack.
Valiant Steed +4 vs. fear/emotion effects & to push you into unnatural aura. Wounds don't increase push DC.

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Dark Archive

I'd like to throw my hat in. I can't get a character together until tomorrow if that is acceptable.


That's acceptable.

Dark Archive

Just dotting my place for tomorrow. I'm thinking a warrior type, possibly a native of Chult. Hmmmm, a savage paladin, maybe? Or a fighter?

Dark Archive

Roll 1: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6) + 6 = 23
Roll 2: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5) + 6 = 17
Roll 3: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 6 = 13
Roll 4: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3) + 6 = 18
Roll 5: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3) + 6 = 16
Roll 6: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5) + 6 = 16

Hmmm. I can live with this. I've played much worse. Back tomorrow with a write-up.

Dark Archive

Here is my character submission; Tulonga. If I am selected, I will create a proper profile.

Tulonga (too-long-ah):
Female human fighter (savage warrior) 7 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 107)
N Medium humanoid (human)
Init +2; Senses Perception +11
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Defense
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AC 22, touch 12, flat-footed 20 (+7 armor, +2 Dex, +3 shield)
hp 81 (7d10+35)
Fort +9, Ref +4, Will +4; +2 bonus vs. energy drain and death effects, +2 trait bonus vs. fear
Defensive Abilities spark of life
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee +2 darkwood shortspear +15/+10 (1d6+9)
Ranged blowgun +9/+4 (1d2)
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Statistics
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Str 20, Dex 15, Con 18, Int 15, Wis 15, Cha 12
Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 grapple); CMD 24 (25 vs. grapple, 25 vs. trip)
Feats Alertness, Athletic, Blind-fight, Combat Expertise, Fast Learner[ARG], Power Attack, Shield Focus, Weapon Focus (shortspear), Weapon Specialization (shortspear)
Traits courageous, log roller (forest)
Skills Acrobatics +9, Climb +16, Handle Animal +5, Intimidate +7, Perception +11, Sense Motive +4, Stealth +8, Survival +12, Swim +12
Languages Chultan, Common, Sylvan
SQ armor training 2
Combat Gear black adder venom, giant wasp poison, large scorpion venom; Other Gear +2 lamellar (horn) armor[UC], darkwood shield, +2 darkwood shortspear, blowgun, blowgun darts (30), belt of giant strength +2, boots of vaulting[ACG], ring of sustenance, backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, blanket[APG], grappling hook, silk rope (100 ft.), waterskin, 102 gp, 9 sp
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Special Abilities
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Armor Training 2 (Ex) Worn armor -2 check penalty, +2 max DEX.
Blind-Fight Re-roll misses because of concealment, other benefits.
Combat Expertise +/-2 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Power Attack -2/+4 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Spark of Life +2 (Ex) +2 save vs. energy drain and death effects.
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Tulonga was born and raised in the jungles of Chult. She has long heard tales of the Forbidden City, but has only recenly decided to search for it herself. She knows the ways of the jungle well, and hopes that this knowledge will work to her advantage.


Ah, good choice there.

All we need is a cleric.


i can get one made...same stats cool? give us a choice...what gods are worshipped

Dark Archive

The gods are those of the Forgotten Realms in the back of the Players Handbook.


Rolandor Thessalya wrote:
i can get one made...same stats cool? give us a choice...what gods are worshipped

The major gods worshipped are those in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, 3rd edition. Or FRCS.


Here is my submission for this Warren Connery Two bladed sword fighter.


okey dokey...just wanted to double check...i know the gods changed from edition to edition...


If it makes a difference; Jaidu is ranged melee.
Meaning he will be provoking a lot...lol.


DM Trawets wrote:
Here is my submission for this Warren Connery Two bladed sword fighter.

Looks good.

Rolandor wrote:
okey dokey...just wanted to double check...i know the gods changed from edition to edition...

Yep, 3rd edition. Powers & Pantheons could be a big help for you.

Jaidu wrote:

If it makes a difference; Jaidu is ranged melee.

Meaning he will be provoking a lot...lol.

Well, I'm looking for 3 fighters, one wizard, one cleric, and one druid. Thief is extra. We got a lot of druids (Shamans) and a lot of fighter types.


Well, I was trying to see if a half-orc magus with a whip would work but I see the fighter category had become very crowded. I can take a look at a cleric again if you're including shamans with druids.


AGamer70 wrote:
Well, I was trying to see if a half-orc magus with a whip would work but I see the fighter category had become very crowded. I can take a look at a cleric again if you're including shamans with druids.

I am. Although I think really they belong in their own category.


is an aasimar alllowed? if not no big deal....and kinda have a concept in mind without a deity involved...kind of like a nature worshipper in general...animal and another domain...


Rolandor Thessalya wrote:
is an aasimar alllowed? if not no big deal....and kinda have a concept in mind without a deity involved...kind of like a nature worshipper in general...animal and another domain...

Yes. An aasimar is allowed.


This is Linnea the Diviner, I finally found time to work on my character! I rolled stats on page 2. Presenting Nuriyah al-Hariq, fire genasi (aka ifrit) swashbuckler, formerly of Calimshan. Her stats and fluff are on this profile page. Haven't quite got her gear sorted, but everything else should be there.

Grand Lodge

Think I might have to back out. The 1 per day post rate seemed doable, but for the past few days I haven't managed to get anything done. Sorry, good luck on the game.


Nuriyah al-Hariq wrote:
This is Linnea the Diviner, I finally found time to work on my character! I rolled stats on page 2. Presenting Nuriyah al-Hariq, fire genasi (aka ifrit) swashbuckler, formerly of Calimshan. Her stats and fluff are on this profile page. Haven't quite got her gear sorted, but everything else should be there.

Boy, she's mighty. A fire genasi (aka ifrit) works well.

Otho Caecus wrote:
Think I might have to back out. The 1 per day post rate seemed doable, but for the past few days I haven't managed to get anything done. Sorry, good luck on the game.

Sorry you had to back out, and thanks for the good luck!


How long before you pick?

I'm interested.

Do you want a full character? Or just bare bones ie rolls and such but skills and gear can be fleshed out later?

roll 1: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3, 6) + 6 = 18

roll 2: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) + 6 = 12

roll 3: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) + 6 = 16

roll 4: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 6 = 13

roll 5: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) + 6 = 10

roll 6: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) + 6 = 18


GMMichael wrote:

How long before you pick?

I'm interested.

Do you want a full character? Or just bare bones ie rolls and such but skills and gear can be fleshed out later?

About a week. I'll be picking next Wednesday. A full character is fine.

Liberty's Edge

Ill be going with Timerus A'Conal Half-Elf Sorceror. Havent come up with Bloodline yet.

roll 1: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3, 6) + 6 = 18 Cha dump the +2 into Cha= 20

roll 2: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) + 6 = 12 Wis

roll 3: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) + 6 = 16 Dex

roll 4: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 6 = 13 Con

roll 5: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) + 6 = 10 Str

roll 6: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) + 6 = 18 Int


work in progress.

questions, are we using Traits?

Are we using Background skills?


Big fan of the classic 1e games, and I've never actually played or GM'd this one! I've got a 7th level character I made some time ago, but the adventure fizzled. Let's see if he gets luckier this time around! I'll stick with the same character concept, but get him into a Forgotten Realms background instead of classic Greyhawk.

Attribute Roll: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5) + 6 = 16
Attribute Roll: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 6 = 15
Attribute Roll: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1, 5) + 6 = 14
Attribute Roll: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1, 2) + 6 = 14
Attribute Roll: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3, 5) + 6 = 18
Attribute Roll: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2, 4) + 6 = 18


lol cause it isnt a classic 1e game but a classic 3e game.


ll be going with Timerus A'Conal Half-Elf Sorceror. Havent come up with Bloodline yet.

roll 1: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3, 6) + 6 = 18 Cha dump the +2 into Cha= 20

roll 2: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) + 6 = 12 Wis

roll 3: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) + 6 = 16 Dex

roll 4: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 6 = 13 Con

roll 5: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) + 6 = 10 Str

roll 6: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) + 6 = 18 Int

ok I totally misunderstood let me adjust.

roll 1= 15 Dex
Roll 2= 11 Wis
Roll 3= 15 Con
Roll 4= 12 Int
Roll 5= 9 Str
Roll 6= 17 Cha +2 for half Elf= 19


Timerus A'Conal wrote:
lol cause it isnt a classic 1e game but a classic 3e game.

Not so, my friend! This module was released LONG before 3rd edition was a twinkle in the eye of WOTC D&D. Originally released in 1981 by TSR as I1. Definitely AD&D 1st edition - and yep, I've still got those books on my shelf! :)

Didn't have that year memorized or anything, had to look that up. But I do recall seeing that very fine art cover when I was a kid myself! Hell, I might even have that module in a box somewhere in storage. I collected those adventure modules like comic books, even if I never got around to playing them.


oh dang. I mixed this up with the other thread I applied to the Sunless Citadel.

And youre right....absolutely right. (and yep...I still have the module)

This particular module is outstanding alongside Caverns of Thracia as some of my favorites. Often thought of running them merged.


Ooh, I played Caverns of Thracia at Gen Con a few years back using DCC rules. That was a lot of fun. Lethal, but fun! It was a rushed game though, didn't really get the full experience. And my dwarf died messily toward the end of the session!


I actually just found my old AD&D PHB, DMG, Monster Manual, Fiend Folio, Unearthed Arcana; it brought back some good memories!

Although, I do not miss THAC0!


Indeed. Interestingly enough I have never run Dwellers of The Forbidden City. (which is odd considering there are few AD&D modules I didnt)

Dark Archive

Yes, this is a 1E classic, and in the interest of full disclosure, I have run it in every edition of D&D (and once in d20 Modern), but I am really good at distinguishing character and player knowledge and keeping them separate.


My Ranger (Skirmisher) with a level of Barbarian is ready to go I think. Just need to roll HP - wanted to know if it's the usual max HP at 1st level and rolling randomly thereafter. Considering the 'pulp' setting, maybe a minimum on the die if one rolls really poorly?

And, asking for my animal companion, do they follow the same rules?

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