15 is invoke patron, which you know automatically, so rerolling that one:
Animal Summoning
Mercurial Magic: No change. The spell manifests as standard.
Spell 2
Mending
Mercurial Magic: Soul dedication. In order to cast the spell, the wizard must either dedicate the soul of the target to his patron or the soul of a creature with hit dice equal to that of the target. If the caster fails to claim the soul for his patron, the spell cannot be recast until the patron is appeased.
Spell 3
Comprehend Languages
Mercurial Magic: Terror-inducing. Casting the spell inspires terror in animals and creatures with an Intelligence score of 3 or less. All such creatures within 50’ flee the caster as quickly as possible for 1d14 rounds. If restrained, the animals panic, insensate to all commands. The caster’s familiar, if any, is immune.
You also have mercurial magic effects for invoke patron and patron bond.
Invoke Patron
Health bane. Casting this spell always temporarily reduces the wizard’s Stamina by 1d3 points. This ability loss is in addition to any spellburn and is deducted before spellburn occurs.
Patron Bond
Cannibal magic. The caster suffers damage equal to 1d4+the spell’s level each time he casts it, unless he is physically touching another individual willing to suffer the damage in his stead. Unwilling or unknowing individuals cannot be forced to suffer for the wizard.
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A link to a folder with details of all the spells Mirinde knows.
Cool thanks for the spell descriptions Brainiac!
A couple of questions for clarification here:
1) Does Mirinde simply declare any living soul to her patron when casting Mending? According to the Mending spell description, it only affects non living objects. Maybe a re-roll needed?
2) Is it assumed Mirinde has already cast Patron Bond before the adventure starts, or can this be role-played? If so, should she roll a Spell Check now? Also it sounds like the Lady in Blue would be a natural patron for her, considering her spell selection here.
1) Yeah that’s a weird result. Let’s reroll.
Anima drain. The wizard suffers corruption every time he casts the spell, regardless of spell check, unless he spellburns.
2) You can roleplaying our casting patron bond now and roll a spell check for it. I’ll create a custom patron for the Lady in Blue tomorrow morning. :)
Trying to nail down some of the mechanical stuff:
(@DM Brainiac and all: I am a DCC noob, so any review of my character drafts is welcome)
Artemis, the Thug (raw first draft)
Thief lvl 1
Alignment: Neutral
Strength: 11
Agility: 15 (+1)
Stamina: 11
Intelligence: 13 (+1)
Personality: 13 (+1)
Luck: 13 (+1)
HP: 4+4 = 8
AC: 10 +3 [Chain mail] +1 [Agi] +1 [Luck] = 15
Ref +2
Fort +1
Will +1
Combat (Level +0):
Shortsword +0 (1d6)
Crit Die d10/Table II
Action Dice 1d20
Luck dice d3
Backstab +1
Sneak silently* +0 +1 [Agi]
Hide in shadows* +3 +1 [Agi]
Pick pocket* +1 +1 [Agi]
Climb sheer surfaces* +3 +1 [Agi]
Pick lock* +3 +1 [Agi]
Find trap† +1 +1 [Int]
Disable trap* +1 +1 [Agi]
Forge document* +3 +1 [Agi]
Disguise self‡ +0 +1 [Per]
Read languages† +0 +1 [Int]
Handle poison +0
Cast spell from scroll† d12 +1 [Int]
* The thief’s Agility modifier, if any, also modifies checks for these skills.
† The thief’s Intelligence modifier, if any, also modifies checks for these skills.
‡ The thief’s Personality modifier, if any, also modifies checks for these skills.
Lucky Sign = Charmed House: Luck modifier applied to AC
Occupation: Previously Outlaw. Now… Thug! :)
Equipment:
> 185,6 go and 28cp
> Chainmail in need of repair (+3 to AC)
> Magical Whetstone wrapped in a silver cord (You can spend an action running it down the edge of a bladed weapon. If done, the weapon lights up with a strange purple fire that lasts for 7 combat rounds, during which the weapon does +1d6 damage per successful strike. The whetstone can be used once per day)
Languages: Common and Halfling
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No idea what could be a nice ‘starter’ gear, does chainmail penalize my Thief Skills? Maybe I should try to buy a Longsword and some Thieve’s Tools for starters. I will look at the equipment list.
No idea what could be a nice ‘starter’ gear, does chainmail penalize my Thief Skills?
Yes. The check penalty applies to checks to climb, jump, balance, swim, move silently, and other such physical activities. Chain mail has a check penalty of -5! Padded is 0, leather is -1, and studded leather is -2, so probably better to choose one of those.
Spell 1: Find Familiar
Mercurial Magic: Odd growths. Strange growths appear in immediate area whenever spell is cast. Roll 1d6: (1) toadstools; (2) pools of slime; (3) flowers; (4) black fungus; (5) crystals; (6) fields of wheat.
Spell 2: Feather Fall
Mercurial Magic: Rush of wind. A great rush of wind occurs every time the spell is cast, originating from the caster toward his target. Torches flicker and may go out (50% chance).
Spell 3: Cantrip
Mercurial Magic: Psychic focus. Casting this spell clears the caster’s mind and prepares him to channel further energy. For 1d4 rounds after the spell is cast, the wizard receives a +4 bonus to other spell checks. This effect does not stack with itself.
Mercurial Magic: No change. The spell manifests as standard.
Mercurial Magic: Luck distortion. For 1d4 rounds following the spell, the wizard suffers a -2 penalty to all rolls.
I’ll put a folder with Wanderful’s spell info up shortly. (Invoke Patron and Patron Bond can be found in Mirinde’s folder.)
I have to roll on several charts to find out, so let me know if that's what you want to do!
It also depends on your alignment. Are you Lawful, Neutral, or Chaotic?
Alright, let's see:
It looks like your familiar is a garrulous arcane scorpion! (It won't shut up!)
It has these traits:
• 3 hit points.
• AC 14 (due to small size and agility).
• It uses the wizard’s saving throws.
• It is unusually intelligent for their species, typically around an Int of 5 in human terms.
• The wizard and familiar can communicate telepathically, though this is limited by the familiar’s senses and intelligence (e.g., a toad’s 6-inch height limits its ability to see onto tabletops, and it cannot read).
• The familiar is absolutely loyal to its wizard master.
• The wizard gains bonus hit points equal to the familiar’s. (3 bonus HP)
Arcane familiars are magically imbued with a special power of some kind. They grant the wizard a spell or power that he may not have otherwise possessed.
The familiar arrives knowing one randomly generated level 1 spell that the wizard does not already know. (Ventriloquism)
• The wizard may cast the familiar’s spell at his normal spell check modifier, as if it were an additional spell in his repertoire. He may lose this spell for a day as normal, regain it the next day as normal, and so on.
• The familiar has an attack at +1 that does 1d3 points of damage.
As a scorpion, the familiar also grants the wizard +2 to Fort saves against poison.
There you go! I'll add the writeup for ventriloquism to your magic folder later today.
Adding some more stuff to Artemis.
Artemis, the Bravo (raw first draft)
Thief lvl 1
Alignment: Lawful
Strength: 11
Agility: 15 (+1)
Stamina: 11
Intelligence: 13 (+1)
Personality: 13 (+1)
Luck: 13 (+1)
HP: 4+4 = 8
AC: 10 +2 [Chain mail] +1 [Agi] +1 [Luck] = 14
Ref +2
Fort +1
Will +1
Combat (Level +0):
Shortsword +0 (1d6)
Crit Die d10/Table II
Action Dice 1d20
Luck dice d3
Backstab +1
Sneak silently* +1 +1 [Agi]
Hide in shadows* +3 +1 [Agi]
Pick pocket* +1 +1 [Agi]
Climb sheer surfaces* +3 +1 [Agi]
Pick lock* +1 +1 [Agi]
Find trap† +3 +1 [Int]
Disable trap* +3 +1 [Agi]
Forge document* +0 +1 [Agi]
Disguise self‡ +0 +1 [Per]
Read languages† +0 +1 [Int]
Handle poison +0
Cast spell from scroll† d10 +1 [Int]
* The thief’s Agility modifier, if any, also modifies checks for these skills.
† The thief’s Intelligence modifier, if any, also modifies checks for these skills.
‡ The thief’s Personality modifier, if any, also modifies checks for these skills.
Lucky Sign = Charmed House: Luck modifier applied to AC
Occupation: Previously Outlaw. Now… Bravo! :)
Equipment:
> 185,6 gp and 28cp
> Chainmail in need of repair (+3 to AC)
> Magical Whetstone wrapped in a silver cord (You can spend an action running it down the edge of a bladed weapon. If done, the weapon lights up with a strange purple fire that lasts for 7 combat rounds, during which the weapon does +1d6 damage per successful strike. The whetstone can be used once per day)
Languages: Common and Halfling
Changes:
- Alignment changed to Lawful
- Can I sell the Chainmail for half price? If Yes, then (+70gp?)
- Buying
Longsword (-10gp)
Dagger x2 (-6gp)
Blackjack (-3gp)
Blowgun (what is the ammo for this one? I am assuming darts)(-6gp)
Darts x10 (-5gp)
Leather Armor (-20gp)
Backpack (-2gp)
Chalk x5 (-0,05gp)
Crowbar (-2gp)
To be continued… Will also sort where these are carried.
Yes, you can sell the chainmail for half price. The blowgun uses darts.
@scranford, do you need help to get Roscoe leveled up to 1 or are you good to go?
Good to go. I've put everything in a word document, just need to copy/paste it in a new profile. Still trying to figure out how to do the "Transition" post since I kind of inherited the character, but should have something done by this evening...
Also, how do I determine how much coin Roscoe has to spend. I'm sure there is a post on it somewhere, but I don't really get the loot spreadsheet.
Oh man, I love this talking scorpion!
Cucumber did the maths:
67 sp, 7 gp and a brilliant blue topaz of rare clarity and depth (100 gp value)
1 holy symbol (Justicia), made of platinum and copper and hung on a silver chain (1000 gp value).
185.6 gp per player
But I'm not sure if this was a split among all those that actually 'stayed' and didn't disappear after the spin of the wheel? I also think that the holy symbol can be sold at 50% rather than full value, though I suppose that depends on whether it's considered a jewel selling at full value or a piece of equipment sold at half value. Maybe DM Braniac can give us a ruling there?
In any case, that's either a grand total of 1,113.7 gp OR 513.7 gp split among the survivors. For myself, technically only Dude and Cedric (aka Clucky) were left standing after the wheel spun.
You can sell the holy symbol for full price.
I believe there were 8 total survivors who weren't sent back to their old lives, so you can split it 8 ways.
Going forward, most of the modules are designed with 6 characters in mind. Would you guys be cool if I made a GMPC to round out your party?
Here is Roscoe's profile. Still need to shop for some things and write up my "Conversion"... but hopefully will get that done today sometime.
Nice! So I'm showing 139gp, 2sp and 1cp for each survivor. And yes, if you had two survivors, you get a double share - since each of us is holding onto one character! If you keep your backup, you'll probably want to keep their share since they're not hopelessly poor when/if you turn to them. As for Dude, he wandered off into the wilderness to seek his path as a devotee of the Lady in Blue. After all, she gave him a second chance at life after having his brain decorated that cannibal's club!
Brainiac, I've got no problems with a GMPC! I'm thinking a heavy hitter would be a nice addition, based on the party composition. :)
Yeah, I’ll make a Warrior. Rolled up 4 0 level characters and will roll randomly to see which one survived their funnel adventure. :)
As far as the next adventure goes, I found a cool one I’d like to run, but it comes with a warning that the scenario might end up with PVP at the end, especially with characters of different alignments in the group. If you all are okay with that I’ll run it. If not, I’ll look for a different scenario to run.
I've spent my gold and finished the character, I do believe. Let me know if I missed anything. I played a cleric once in DCC, for about four sessions in Rappan Athuk. He died horribly...
Sounds like an interesting adventure! I'm OK with that, if everyone else is.
Lawful Acolyte of Justicia
Birth Augur Born on the Battlefield [Luck 17; +2 to damage rolls]
Class / Level Cleric / 1
XP 10
STR 12 (+0)
AGI 5 (-2)
STA 15 (+1)
PER 14 (+1)
INT 10 (+0)
LCK 10 (+0)
HP 14 (of 14)
Reflex Save -2
Fort Save +2
Will Save +2
AC 15 [Banded Mail Armor + Shield + AGI; -5'; Fumble d16]
Attacks:
Warhammer [1d20 +0 melee; 1d8+2 damage; Crit d8/III]
Sling [1d20 -2 ranged; 1d4+2 damage; Crit d8/III]
Equipment Worn:
Holy Symbol of Justicia
Banded Mail Armor
Shield
Warhammer (dwarf-crafted)
Sling w/ 30 sling stones
Backpack holds:
5 Days of rations
Waterskin
Flask (empty)
50' Rope
Grappling hook
5 Flasks of oil
2 Iron spikes
Flint & steel
Lantern
5 Torches
Small sack
10sp
5cp
Base Speed 25' (due to heavy armor)
Current Spells Prayed For:
Blessing
Detect Evil
Paralysis
Protection From Evil
[+2 Caster Level Checks]
Lay On Hands:
With a successful caster level check, may heal damage to any living creature - excepting extraplanar creatures, constructs, animated objects and of course the undead - by physically touching the wound and concentrate for 1 action. Healing a living agent of Chaos may only be done under dire circumstances, and only for a good reason.
[+2 Caster Level Checks]
Turn Unholy:
With a successful caster level check (modified by current Luck score), may brandish the holy symbol to 'deter' the following unholy creatures: Undead, Demons, Devils, Chaotic Extraplanar, Monsters, Chaos Primes, Chaotic Humanoids and Dragons.
[+2 Caster Level Checks]
Current Disapproval 0
Atonement Required None
THE HOLY DECREES OF JUSTICIA:
1st decree: Justice must be blind, but always righteous.
2nd decree: You must remain stout and righteous in the face of chaos and sin.
3rd decree: Everyone sins. Not everyone repents.
4th decree: Mercy is for those who truly deserve it.
5th decree: Some sins are heavier than others. Your hands are the scales that weigh them.
6th decree: The faithful must study the Laws, for only the knowing hammer can strike true.
Clancy smiles at Mister Wanderful. "I hope your blade fights for the side of Law and against the agents of Chaos. Know then that I shall keep a goodly distance from your blade."
Sounds like a cool adventure, I am OK with the PvP aspect here, let's do it!
Alrighty then. Hopefully I’ll have time tomorrow morning to write up my DMPC and start the next adventure. Feel free to RP with one another in the downtime if you like.
Wow, lucky! I’ll have my DMPC ready in the morning.
how does this luck score help me?
Fortunate date: Missile fire attack rolls
Also can you add the spell: Ventriloquism
You add your Luck modifier to ranged attack rolls. But since your modifier is +0, it doesn't change your stats!
I've added Ventriloquism to your Magic folder.
I'll get my character done and post in a few hours.
Roscoe is up!
I will be setting up an alias for Artemis today, and finish his equipment list.
Alias set up.
I'm PMing my answer to Brain. I suggest everyone do the same. so cool
Yes, yes, let's fuel that paranoia. :D
I have responses from Mirinde and Mister Wanderful. Still need them from everybody else. :)
Apologies for the delay - busy work week. PM sent!
Responses sent to PMs. Clancy has yet to reply, though.
Done!
Responded. I think we're ready to proceed.
Revisiting the chat about Languages :)
So Artemis has +1 Int, that means he knows Common, Thieve’s Cant, and another language right? Not sure which might make sense, according to his ‘upbringing’ - are there any regional or local languages, or perhaps a humanoid language he could have learned in his dealings with the underworld of crime?
EDIT: I just read this on Discord and think it is a next idea - ’…I do like how LotFP leaves the Languages kind of "Quantum" rather than requiring the Player to choose them up front. You keep your Bonus Language slots "free" and then choose to fill them as needed. So if you end up meeting Lizard Men, you can choose to speak that Language then and there, etc. Just a good way of insuring that it actually ends up being one that sees Play’
As there's no real defined setting for the game I'm running, there aren't really any local languages to pick up. You could choose a demi-human language like Dwarf, Elf, or Halfling, or a more monstrous language like Giant, Goblin, or Orc. Or just leave it blank for now and I'll let you fill the slot with a useful language if one comes up later in the campaign. :)
DM, did you mean that Clancy does indeed get a language? If so, he'll definitely take Lawful. Figure that was the language he 'learned' in his vision/encounter with Justicia.