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"Hello, my friends. Good to meet you! My name is Zaidel, and I'll be your 'horny-satyr/cleric/dungeon bartender' for those lucky few who will be joining Aeria Gloris, our adventuring party in GM Wolf's Arcanium campaign."
I have been asked by GM Wolf to help answer any question applicants might have about this campaign, character creation, etc. I'd like to share a few things I've noticed about this campaign you should be aware of.
1) This is an adult game. Adult themes like sex, sex work, and polyamorous relationships have already been explored. One of the NPC was a sex worker for a few years in order to survive. Drug use has not been explored, but talk of hallucinogenic mushrooms have been discussed, but not to any resolution.
2) The Gods are listening. It has been established in Arcanium that unlike other campaigns, The Gods pay more attention to heroes, and might be so inclined to offer their assistance, or hinder you. Cursing at a subterranean altar might make your presence known to the Elder God that altar is dedicated to, so mind your manners. The opposite is also true. You may meet and possibly befriend a deity or his followers. It's up to you and your actions.
And I've played in several of GM Wolf's other campaigns, so I will say this: 3) You get what you put into it! If you are going to make a one or two sentence response to things going on, you'll get a one or two sentence experience. But if you work hard to make a connection to this campaign, the campaign will open up for you and come alive on the screen! I like GM Wolf's campaigns because he'll often work with you to give you an enjoyable gaming and RP experience.
Lastly 4) When making your backstory, put as much detail in as possible. It could mean the difference from a +1 to Wis to a +2.
"That's it for now, my fellow forum junkies! IRL, it's my 49th birthday! But I'll be on the forum, because I really can't afford one of those expensive 'mid-life crises'."
"Hello, my friends. Good to meet you! My name is Zaidel, and I'll be your 'horny-satyr/cleric/dungeon bartender' for those lucky few who will be joining Aeria Gloris, our adventuring party in GM Wolf's Arcanium campaign."
I have been asked by GM Wolf to help answer any question applicants might have about this campaign, character creation, etc. I'd like to share a few things I've noticed about this campaign you should be aware of.
1) This is an adult game. Adult themes like sex, sex work, and polyamorous relationships have already been explored. One of the NPC was a sex worker for a few years in order to survive. Drug use has not been explored, but talk of hallucinogenic mushrooms have been discussed, but not to any resolution.
2) The Gods are listening. It has been established in Arcanium that unlike other campaigns, The Gods pay more attention to heroes, and might be so inclined to offer their assistance, or hinder you. Cursing at a subterranean altar might make your presence known to the Elder God that altar is dedicated to, so mind your manners. The opposite is also true. You may meet and possibly befriend a deity or his followers. It's up to you and your actions.
And I've played in several of GM Wolf's other campaigns, so I will say this: 3) You get what you put into it! If you are going to make a one or two sentence response to things going on, you'll get a one or two sentence experience. But if you work hard to make a connection to this campaign, the campaign will open up for you and come alive on the screen! I like GM Wolf's campaigns because he'll often work with you to give you an enjoyable gaming and RP experience.
Lastly 4) When making your backstory, put as much detail in as possible. It could mean the difference from a +1 to Wis to a +2.
"That's it for now, my fellow forum junkies! IRL, it's my 49th birthday! But I'll be on the forum, because I really can't afford one of those expensive 'mid-life crises'."
Happy Birthday!!!
[ you could even mention birth & rebirth as campaign themes if you wanted ;) ]
Yes that is true about birth and rebirth. Though with our new revelation and exploration of what is a 'Chosen', you don't have to go through the death and resurrection if you don't want to. You could just be an adventurer from the world and bump into us awakening your 'Chosen' abilities.
Jacen I hope to see you more, will you be joining us?
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My name is Stratton, I am a 53 year old cis white male.
I grew up in Vermont and upstate New York. I grew up hiking and fishing, swinging from vines, building snow forts, and generally getting told to go outside. I learned to swim, sew, cook, clean, dig for treasure in the local junkyard, shoot a rifle, hunt squirrels, and all sort of other adventurous youth activities.
Somewhere around 11 years old, I discovered the existence of Dungeons and Dragons as a concept, and immediately set to creating my own version of it with a pinochle deck, some ideas stolen from my favorite cartoons and movies (Star Wars, Thundarr the Barbarian) and a Batman's Rogue gallery, called Imperials and Rebels. It was terrible, but fun.
Once I was able to get ahold of the real thing, it became my primary hobby, even going so far as to walk over a mountain to run it for my friend in the next town every couple of weeks. When I was 15 my family walked the state of New York from the town of Maine to Niagra Falls in an almost month-long hike.
In middle school, I played Villains and Vigilantes where you got to play superheroes based on yourself. In high school, I played a game called Ancient Future where you got to do the same thing, but as dimension-hopping people who got to visit all our favorite game,comic, and fiction worlds. I know the appeal of these kind of games well :)
In college, I studied English Literature and Philosophy, and graduated with a double major Bachelor's degree in those subjects. So, naturally, I immediately got sucked into the world of Retail and spent the next 20ish years there instead of doing anything with said degree.
I met my wife when she came with my younger brother to my college graduation, and it was love at first foot-rub, although it took awhile to convince her of that.
We've had one daughter, who turned out pretty well, too. She's currently living with her cousins and also not using her degree (she studied for visual arts and briefly worked for Stereo D on such movies as Guardians of the Galaxy, San Andreas, and some others in that time frame- but her company moved to Canada and she decided she'd rather help animals, to which I say I'm glad she's happy with what she's doing, way better than what I did for all that time.)
About 5 years ago, I left retail for banking. In that time, I've got 4 or so promotions but I refuse to do any kind of management, especially salaried management. During Covid, I was asked and accepted a position where I help people over the phone a few days a week in addition to my normal duties. I find it different and fun, and this came as a complete surprise to me since I normally hate talking on the phone (idle chatter bores me to tears.)
I've face my fair share of strife over my lifetime; it hasn't been all good. I was molested as a child by a "friend of the family", only later finding out that all my older siblings (2 brothers 2 sisters) had also been molested by this same "friend". My second oldest brother used to beat me up fairly frequently. That same brother was shot in the back of the head about 6 years ago in a friend's garage/ I've been dealing with diabetes poorly for over a decade, and it has cost me a number of regular body functions-- including taking a toll on my eyes, although now I see better than I have since my teens thanks to the internal lenses after cataract surgery. And, most recently, they just found a left bundle branch block, 37%^ EF and 80% blockage in my LAD (which they fixed with a stent).
Despite all that, I would say I'm very fortunate. I live my life with gratitude, most especially for my wife and our life together.
Before making a wish, I need to know if things like Diabetes, obesity, and nearsightedness follow us to this new life, and approximately how "old" the new bodies are.
EDIT: Just saw this:
Yes I am changed the or to and. So everyone will roll 3d6 seven times and then with your IRL background you will gain some additional bonuses.
So
Str 9
Dex 13
Con 8
Int 15
Wis 14
Cha 13
I grew up in Vermont and upstate New York. I grew up hiking and fishing, swinging from vines, building snow forts, and generally getting told to go outside. I learned to swim, sew, cook, clean, dig for treasure in the local junkyard, shoot a rifle, hunt squirrels, and all sort of other adventurous youth activities.
Survival, 2 ranks, survival is always a class skill for you
Swim 1 rankSomewhere around 11 years old, I discovered the existence of Dungeons and Dragons as a concept, and immediately set to creating my own version of it with a pinochle deck, some ideas stolen from my favorite cartoons and movies (Star Wars, Thundarr the Barbarian) and a Batman's Rogue gallery, called Imperials and Rebels. It was terrible, but fun.
+1 Int
Once I was able to get ahold of the real thing, it became my primary hobby, even going so far as to walk over a mountain to run it for my friend in the next town every couple of weeks. When I was 15 my family walked the state of New York from the town of Maine to Niagra Falls in an almost month-long hike.
+1 Con
In middle school, I played Villains and Vigilantes where you got to play superheroes based on yourself. In high school, I played a game called Ancient Future where you got to do the same thing, but as dimension-hopping people who got to visit all our favorite game,comic, and fiction worlds. I know the appeal of these kind of games well :)
+1 Wis
In college, I studied English Literature and Philosophy, and graduated with a double major Bachelor's degree in those subjects. So, naturally, I immediately got sucked into the world of Retail and spent the next 20ish years there instead of doing anything with said degree.
Language 1 rank
+1 Wis
+2 Int
About 5 years ago, I left retail for banking. In that time, I've got 4 or so promotions but I refuse to do any kind of management, especially salaried management. During Covid, I was asked and accepted a position where I help people over the phone a few days a week in addition to my normal duties. I find it different and fun, and this came as a complete surprise to me since I normally hate talking on the phone (idle chatter bores me to tears.)
Profession clerk 5 ranks
+1 rank in diplomacy
+1 rank in bluff
I've face my fair share of strife over my lifetime; it hasn't been all good. I was molested as a child by a "friend of the family", only later finding out that all my older siblings (2 brothers 2 sisters) had also been molested by this same "friend". My second oldest brother used to beat me up fairly frequently. That same brother was shot in the back of the head about 6 years ago in a friend's garage/ I've been dealing with diabetes poorly for over a decade, and it has cost me a number of regular body functions-- including taking a toll on my eyes, although now I see better than I have since my teens thanks to the internal lenses after cataract surgery. And, most recently, they just found a left bundle branch block, 37%^ EF and 80% blockage in my LAD (which they fixed with a stent).
-2 Con
-1 Wis
Despite all that, I would say I'm very fortunate. I live my life with gratitude, most especially for my wife and our life together.
+2 luck
Before making a wish, I need to know if things like Diabetes, obesity, and nearsightedness follow us to this new life, and approximately how "old" the new bodies are.
Diabetes and most ailments are removed with the transition! Obesity, nearsightedness would follow you into the world. You come to the world mostly with your previous body.
There are many remedies for such things in this new world. As you join us you will find many of the perks. We also have a daily quest which should make you fit!
Jacen let me know when you are ready to drop into gameplay!
Just a thought... Reckless have you applied your age to your character? +1 on all mental ability scores, and -1 on all physical ability scores.
Recruitment is still open. Please elaborate more on your backstory, unless you are fine with the ability scores you rolled.
background:
Young guy just out of the German army dies to knife wounds trying to stop and armed robbery. Parents and family distraught, funeral in a week.
Yes we are still looking for more players.
profession soldier 2 ranks, What rank were you when you left the army?
Proficient in hand to hand combat, knives, rifles, etc.
+1 to Con, +1 Str, +1 Dex, [+1 to Dex or Str you choose. ]
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with your more in depth background you would also gain:
2 ranks in history
1 rank in nobility
-1 Int
+1 Str
*You can easily suggest other things.
You are more than welcome to drop into discussion and meet a goddess, or jump directly into gameplay and we will make your introduction.
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** spoiler omitted **
So no hand to hand or much combat experience at all.
We will keep:
profession soldier 2 ranks,
+1 to Con, +1 Str, +1 Dex, [+1 to Dex or Str you choose. ]
2 ranks in history
1 rank in nobility
-1 Int
+1 Str
I would prefer Vivisectionist over Gun Chemist.
Now see you are asking for me to give you an ability but it doesn't work that way. You need to come up with something, then we can adjust it.
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For what it's worth, Path of War classes have already been approved for the campaign without it being a special ability or wish (for example my character is a gestalt warder(bushi)/unchained rogue (hidden blade).
I don't know how the GM feels about Spheres of Power, but PoW seems pre-approved.
EDIT: the gestalt was the result of a wish (someone else's) and it's access is a benefit of joining the group proper; you could likely use your wish for a gestalt without joining the group if history is to judge.
Mainly I was phrasing it in such broad terms because I'd like my ability to be something third-party or homebrew, but I knew different people are familiar and comfortable with different kinds of homebrew to different degrees, and wanted to sound you out to see which broad categories of thing you'd be most comfortable with before I settled on something that you knew you definitely wouldn't grant. Some more specific options:
Special Ability/Class Focus: 'Engineering knowledge from the world I left behind.' Mechanical outcome: Access to the Blacksmith or Technician Spheres of Might classes, focused on smithing improved 'conventional' weapons, explosives and chemicals via the Alchemy sphere if you're not terribly comfortable with guns in your fantasy.
Wish powerup of the above: 'The spark of genius- perhaps madness- that makes a technician into a legendary inventor.' Full gestalt with either of the above.Special Ability/Class Focus: 'Esoteric knowledge of substances and materials in this strange place.' Mechanical outcome: Access to the Polymath or Occult Chymist third-party Alchemist archetype, granting access to poison-themed Tome of Battle-style martial maneuvers or an equivalent to 3.5 Binder powers.
Wish powerup of above '...and let me change 'em around as easily as breathing: take grape juice, shake, heat, cool, pour out fine wine. Take dragon's blood, dry and boil, concentrate to a crystal with all that power in it...' Full gestalt with a Path of War martial manifester class or Pactmaker class, taking fuller advantage of the mechanics those archetypes dip into.Special Ability/Class Focus: 'Weather magic!' Outcome: Permit...
Well my first question would be what ability do you want? Most of those sound very interesting. Polymath and occult chymist seem the most alien to me and I would prefer not needing to do much homework, especially with my very limited time.
Interesting. Scratch the last one, and the Polymath request, then- unless maybe I can spend a Wish on a 'world edit' wherein everyone's ignorant of a given martial discipline. (Sue me: I want to be a special snowflake, it's part of the isekai power fantasy.)
I totally get that! Yes you could wish for god like powers to have an ability to edit the world. But you were thinking of making a new martial discipline? Maybe instead of remaking the wheel making it so you have no limitations on manevers and stances, giving you access to them all.
Okay go with the Voltaic/Prodigy gestalt. When you are ready you can jump into gameplay or interact with a goddess in discussion.
Totally not even here, just peeping options...
Lol!
Did you lose people and are rerecruiting for this?
We currently have three players, I believe we are adding Bluedove as our fourth. I will double check with our current players but we have always welcomed other players before.
MORE PLAYERS! As long as they engage in the game, I'm fine with new players!!!
Man, I really miss this game a lot! Was a ton of fun, even though I was only in it for a short while. No hard feelings towards Wolf or any of the other players.
Definitely join up if ya can!
I must admit this sounds interesting and I just might apply. If you still want to accept more. Just so I can keep tabs on it let's roll stats!
...wow..I don't even know what to try and do with that...
So, I have a general backstory written up at the moment, more to come when I am home from work.
Krysta did end up making a few friends when she started college who played Pathfinder and got her interested enough to play it. She was introduced to the group by her classmate Jessica and quickly found herself fascinated with the various types of dragons, especially the crystal ones, and wondered what it would be like to live as such a thing. Her newfound friends got her quite involved and managed to drag her out of her shell some, so she became a bit more sociable than she had been before. This was when things went badly for her though as her gullibility led her to do something stupid.
Krysta had begun to get involved in LAARPing with her friends and it was on one of these nights when fate would strike. Krysta was unaware that her so called friends were trying to use manipulate her into trusting them. They were secretly part of a cult of "dark arts practitioners" and had been trying to find a way to get a virgin sacrifice. When Jessica learned about Krysta's past and lack of...experience, she knew she had found them the perfect victim. They had played the long game, conning Krysta into trusting them and convinced her to strip down and let them tie her to an alter for "sacrifice".
It wasn't until Krysta saw the all too real athame plunging down into her chest and begin to cut her open that she realized what was going on. Her last minutes were agony, and she was unable to pass out as they made sure she would be awake for the entire process. The last thing Krysta saw as the light of her life flickered out of this world was her heart being pulled from her chest and tossed onto a nearby fire as an offering to some entity whom she did not know, and her final thought was what it would have been like to soar through the skies as one of the dragons she had come to love. Little did Krysta know but she would soon get her wish, at least in part.
Stats
str 11
dex 8
con 10
int 13
wis 8
cha 11
Krysta did end up making a few friends when she started college who played Pathfinder and got her interested enough to play it. She was introduced to the group by her classmate Jessica and quickly found herself fascinated with the various types of dragons, especially the crystal ones, and wondered what it would be like to live as such a thing. Her newfound friends got her quite involved and managed to drag her out of her shell some, so she became a bit more sociable than she had been before. This was when things went badly for her though as her gullibility led her to do something stupid.
Krysta had begun to get involved in LAARPing with her friends and it was on one of these nights when fate would strike. Krysta was unaware that her so called friends were trying to use manipulate her into trusting them. They were secretly part of a cult of "dark arts practitioners" and had been trying to find a way to get a virgin sacrifice. When Jessica learned about Krysta's past and lack of...experience, she knew she had found them the perfect victim. They had played the long game, conning Krysta into trusting them and convinced her to strip down and let them tie her to an alter for "sacrifice".
It wasn't until Krysta saw the all too real athame plunging down into her chest and begin to cut her open that she realized what was going on. Her last minutes were agony, and she was unable to pass out as they made sure she would be awake for the entire process. The last thing Krysta saw as the light of her life flickered out of this world was her heart being pulled from her chest and tossed onto a nearby fire as an offering to some entity whom she did not know, and her final thought was what it would have been like to soar through the skies as one of the dragons she had come to love. Little did Krysta know but she would soon get her wish, at least in part.
Ability Draconic
Wish to be a (half) crystal dragon
Background Skills Linguistics and Artistry: manga drawing
Class Intention Leaning towards savage warrior fighter
You all rolled rather poorly, your option is to reroll, or add a +4 to one ability and +2 to another.
You all rolled rather poorly, your option is to reroll, or add a +4 to one ability and +2 to another.
Who rolled poorly, just Drogeney? or Me, Drogeney, bluedove and critzible all get this bonus?
If this is true for me as well
15 Strength (Will bump to 17 with the +2 Bonus)
15 Int (13 rolled and +2 Human for the 15)
13 Con (Will bump to 17 with the +4 Bonus)
10 Dex
9 Wis
8 Cha
Yes all four of you.
Sounds good DoubleGold!
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Oh what the hell, let's chance it and re-roll.
OK, that's much better!
Here we go, I think I have my idea finalized. Need to get the crunch done I think.
Stats
str 12
dex 12
con 11
int 16
wis 8
cha 14
Krysta was born around 22 years ago in rural Indiana and spent almost her whole life living within a few miles of the home she grew up in. She went to the community college in town and continued to live with her parents while she attended, but never got very far. She had never been very popular, too much of a book worm and nerd for her pears to have any real interest in her despite being attractive and she was at best average in athletics. She was a friendly and pleasant person, but was considered odd given she was not interested in the same things her peers were, and was considered rather gullible by most of her classmates leading her to be used by people who would pretend to be her friends. The only things she had going for her was being rather intelligent with a talent for language and enjoyed creating her own manga. Because of all of this the only friends she had, if she could call them that, were the boys in the anime fan club in High School and she wasn't too fond of them given they were far too enamored at having her in the club and not so interested in her as a person.
Krysta did end up making a few friends when she started college who played Pathfinder and got her interested enough to play it. She was introduced to the group by her classmate Jessica and quickly found herself fascinated with the various types of dragons, especially the crystal ones, and wondered what it would be like to live as such a thing. Her newfound friends got her quite involved and managed to drag her out of her shell some, so she became a bit more sociable than she had been before. This was when things went badly for her though as her gullibility led her to do something stupid.
Krysta had begun to get involved in LAARPing with her friends and it was on one of these nights when fate would strike. Krysta was unaware that her so called friends were trying to use manipulate her into trusting them. They were secretly part of a cult of "dark arts practitioners" and had been trying to find a way to get a virgin sacrifice. When Jessica learned about Krysta's past and lack of...experience, she knew she had found them the perfect victim. They had played the long game, conning Krysta into trusting them and convinced her to strip down and let them tie her to an alter for "sacrifice".
It wasn't until Krysta saw the all too real athame plunging down into her chest and begin to cut her open that she realized what was going on. Her last minutes were agony, and she was unable to pass out as they made sure she would be awake for the entire process. The last thing Krysta saw as the light of her life flickered out of this world was her heart being pulled from her chest and tossed onto a nearby fire as an offering to some entity whom she did not know, and her final thought was what it would have been like to soar through the skies as one of the dragons she had come to love. Little did Krysta know but she would soon get her wish, at least in part.
Ability Draconic
Wish to be a (half) crystal dragon
Traits artisan: Craft (manga), natural flyer
Background Skills Linguistics and Craft: Manga
Class Intention Leaning towards savage warrior fighter
Equipment Nothing, she died like an idiot with nothing on her person.
Okay just need that crunch and how you are coming into the game. If similar to the others you start at level 1.
That is a good question. I assumed it would be lvl1 but what are the means of entry?
Sadly our power went out when storms tore through a couple hours ago. Looking unlikely it will be back anytime soon, something about 60 downed telephone poles
Power came back sooner than expected. Here is the initial build of Krysta. Everything is in the profile.
Power came back sooner than expected. Here is the initial build of Krysta. Everything is in the profile.
Sounds good Krystal, go ahead and fly down having seen the others plummet way ahead of her.
Corrected the natural attack damage dice, they were a step too big. I'll be getting a post in soon.
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Str:7
Dex:11
Con:7
Int:11
Wis:17
Cha:12
Ability:Healing
Wish: To talk and become like Mortimer [Animal Lord:Ratlord]
Traits:
Background skills:Profession:Farmer, Animal Handeling
Class Goal: Cleric
Equipmwnt: Hospital gown, Bible, Cross w/rosary, Mortimer(his rat) in a cage
Workinf on background and traits
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Background: Father Gregori Smyrhe was born to Russian Orthodox parents in the united states. He grew up in rural America. They owned a farm as his father bought a farm and a feed store.
Gregori was the oldest of six. He worked hard raisinf crops and animals until he went to college. Thier he wasnt sure what he wanted to do. He fell in with the wrong crowd and became envolved with drugs.
After taking a bullet in the city, Gergori returned home. He struggled seeking to get clean. So hw went to NarcAnon. Thier he found God through Catholism.
This lead to Gergori to go to symminary.Thier he worked hard and found solace and passion in the bible. He would go on for a decade go to missions through the world setring up argiculture missions.
After ten years he would seek a US position. Thier he enjoyed a small parish for three years. At 40 he found love to a woman named Anna. He left the clergy and married Anna.
He lived happily with Anna and thier kids Anton, Barbara, Cheryl,and little Demetri for another 10 years workijg the family farm and feed store. He also wrote various journals about his journey,life, and reflections with god and the bible.
At 48 he was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. It was caught to late. Still Gergori fought it. It was durning this time he gotMortimer the Rat. A pet he could have in his office as he could no longer work woth the larger animals or fields. He bonded with the white rat.
Though Gergori fought hard at 50 he was hospitalized and met death with as much dignity he could muster surrounded by friends and family.