Robyn Hode in Greyhawk

Game Master EltonJ

Ready for Adventure? I'm recruiting for the Adventures of Robin Hood, Greyhawk edition.

In the Duchy of Ulek, there is the Silverwood. The Silverwood, besides being a haunt of wood elves and grugach, is also a haunt of Robin and his merry band!

Adventure in the Duchy of Ulek, around the Silverwood. Link to a map here.

Create a character based on the famous outlaw and his band. Friar Tuck, Little John, Alan-a-Dale, Will Scarlet, and others are up for grabs. Or create an entirely new character. You have the freedom to choose any class (or race) you like for your character.

* Abilities: Point buy, 20 points.
* Level: 1.
* Traits: 2.
* Drawbacks: none.
* Wealth: 1st level, roll for it.
* Alignment: try to choose good or neutral.

Play with the RAW. No Elephant-in-the-Room.

Pathfinder Resources: Pathfinder Core Rulebook, Advanced Player's Guide, Advanced Race Guide, Ultimate Magic, Ultimate Combat, and Advanced Class Guide. I also have a number of Pathfinder Player Companions and Pathfinder Campaign Setting books on my hard drive. Ask about a Companion or Pathfinder Campaign Setting book you want to use to clear it with me first. Also, you may choose any Archetype you desire from these books.

Classes Available: PFCRB: Bard, Barbarian, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, and Wizard. APG: Alchemist, Cavalier (I suggest only one of these in the party, if you want to play Ivanhoe), Inquisitor, Summoner, and Witch (not recommended, though). UC: None. Ninja and Samurai would be found only on the Isle of Nippon, which hasn't been discovered yet. UM: Magus. ACG: Swashbuckler.

Greyhawk Resources: I suggest going to Drivethru and picking up both Greyhawk: the Adventure Begins and the Greyhawk Player's Guide. Both 2e. These two are the only ones you're going to need. If you want more information on the Uleks (Duchy of Ulek, County of Ulek, and the Principality of Ulek); you can pick up a copy of the Greyhawk Campaign Setting (circa 1983) or the Living Greyhawk Guide (circa 2001). Both from drivethru.

Sorry for so much information, and have fun.

ooo im in, would be fun to play Nazir the moor Cavalier swordsman from the Holyland, who was with Romin

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Atm Kitsune ranger

I'm considering. On the one hand, I would love to play Friar Tuck! On the other hand, I'm a 2e guy now and have no idea about Greyhawk.

I really want to submit something for this, if I can find the time to brush up on Oerth and put a good build together.

I have a few ideas floating around in my mind since Ninja is off the list as is Vigilante, so fighter, ranger, cleric, brawler, Alchemist ideas are floating around.

ooo im in, would be fun to play Nazir the moor Cavalier swordsman from the Holyland, who was with Romin

Nazir would be Baklunish.

I'm considering. On the one hand, I would love to play Friar Tuck! On the other hand, I'm a 2e guy now and have no idea about Greyhawk.

Just see if you can get the two books I listed. I can provide you Drivethru links in a pm if you are still interested.

I really want to submit something for this, if I can find the time to brush up on Oerth and put a good build together.

Awesome, I hope you find the time!

Colour me very interested. Cool concept and Greyhawk to boot.

Will have a mull on which of the merry band piques my interest.

Thinking of Little John at the moment :)

I'm going to have to try an unMonk of St. Cuthbert. That's just too good for a Robin Hood game.

yes, Baklunish works great. :)

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Would it be possible to take bolt ace but convert it to bows instead?

I like the idea of trickshots with a bow. It feels thematic

Would it be possible to take bolt ace but convert it to bows instead?

I like the idea of trickshots with a bow. It feels thematic

Maybe. I'll have to look over your bolt ace to bow ace before I approve it.

I've pretty much narrowed the ideas down, though I think I should run them by the GM first.

Kinda wondering about the Nobility, as one idea has former attachments to that level of society....
That and possibly curses.....

Oh another source for Greyhawk is the D&D Gazetteer (3e).
It gives the basics, and not as in depth as Living Greyhawk Guide but it is another source for some basics.

How about an Inquisitor from The Church who is investigating why King John isn't sending over the taxes?

How about an Inquisitor from The Church who is investigating why King John isn't sending over the taxes?

Which church?

Hmm.. Cuthbert might work. Brings THE LAW! down with a big mace.

sent PM for approval and selection of one of two of my character ideas.

I see the Advanced Class Guide. Would you consider an elven Investigator from Segor, in Linth? He came to help ferret out the bandits but realized he was on the wrong side and joined them?

I see the Advanced Class Guide. Would you consider an elven Investigator from Segor, in Linth? He came to help ferret out the bandits but realized he was on the wrong side and joined them?

Possibly, yeah. I'd like to know more.

AGM Lemming wrote:

I see the Advanced Class Guide. Would you consider an elven Investigator from Segor, in Linth? He came to help ferret out the bandits but realized he was on the wrong side and joined them?

Possibly, yeah. I'd like to know more.

OK. Start of a CS with History at the end. ??

Starting Gold: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) = 12 x10 = 120 GP

Just checking

Are background skills in use?

Gold: 1d6 ⇒ 2x10=20

Good thing monks don't need much.

Just checking

Are background skills in use?

Yes.

Gold: 1d6 ⇒ 2x10=20

Good thing monks don't need much.

Well . . . we'll see as you adventure.

how about a halfling slinger yeoman?? That is what I think I will look to create if that is ok

how about a halfling slinger yeoman?? That is what I think I will look to create if that is ok

Sounds like a good concept.

here is the crunch so far...

here is the crunch so far...

Male halfling halfling sling master 1

Feats Point-Blank Shot

Can you give me a reference for the sling master archetype? I want to check it out. AEON, Pfd20srd, or book reference.

Appears in New Paths Compendium

Appears in New Paths Compendium

Ah. Okay, is the crunch on the srd?

sorry elton...not too sure..I can check though

Okay. Is there a way you can copy the crunch and send it to me by PM, then?

Is it this one?

yes that looks like it...thanks Ouachitonian!!

Have two ideas I'm working on and making both of them.

EC: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 5, 4) = 13
FN: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) = 15

Is it this one?

Yeah, that's it.

I was originally thinking about a monk who worships St. Cuthbert, but the more I think about it the more a lawful worshipper of a lawful deity feels like it would be a weird fit with an outlaw band. Might have to reevaluate and go with something a little sketchier.

I always thought that the tension of Friar Tuck being a good man, and of the cloth was the entire point. The tension of a law-abiding (in this sense, the law of goodliness) priest being strange bedfellow of Robin et al.

I was originally thinking about a monk who worships St. Cuthbert, but the more I think about it the more a lawful worshipper of a lawful deity feels like it would be a weird fit with an outlaw band. Might have to reevaluate and go with something a little sketchier.

isn't THAT the exact conflict though Pyros?

I think a monk of St Cuthbert could consider himself to be an agent of grace if he were to find the soul of Robin Hood to be in his charge.

Ouachitonian wrote:

I was originally thinking about a monk who worships St. Cuthbert, but the more I think about it the more a lawful worshipper of a lawful deity feels like it would be a weird fit with an outlaw band. Might have to reevaluate and go with something a little sketchier.

isn't THAT the exact conflict though Pyros?

Whose Law?
If the Law of Kings violates the Law of God(s), whose are upheld?
Is the King of the Land the King of Men's Souls?
Does "the Law" not in fact show that Robin is more noble in his support of the people then any scion of heredity who does not?

I think a monk of St Cuthbert could consider himself to be an agent of grace if he were to find the soul of Robin Hood to be in his charge.

Oceanshieldwolf and Evindyl are right on this one, Given the legend of Robin Hood was back in medieval England.

I get all that. But even so, there are some important distinctions. (Also, Tuck is a friar, not a monk, but that's an unimportant distinction.) In a world where becoming non-lawful means you can't advance in monk, and where your god that you follow is explicitly lawful and admits no non-lawful clergy (granting that monk isn't clergy per se), it feels like there's way more call to adhere to the law. Tuck's God is pretty explicit that sometimes the law isn't the most important thing; "mercy triumphs over judgement" and all that. Plenty of real-world examples of clerics(and lay brothers/sisters) who were neither lawful nor good and progressed to quite high levels (*cough Pope Alexander VI*). Now, if this were Pomarj, where the ruler is Evil, it'd be much easier to justify flouting his laws. Then again, maybe our local lord in the Silverwood is a lawless bastard that I can feel good about defying. That is pretty much the case for Bad King John (both historically and in fiction), and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

It probably doesn't help that I had a bad experience playing a paladin in Barovia with a GM who was very particular about not obeying the law causing a fall, nevermind that the law included things like "burning non-LE clergy at the stake."

There is a trait that allows levelling in Monk, even as a non-lawful.

Though it is an aasimar trait...."Enlightened Warrior"..

Also back in the D&D 3.X days there was a PrC in the Complete Divine called "Sacred Fist" and it had a note that the GM could override the Monk's Lawful requirement if it fit in well with a deity's faith so they could get the monk levels to enter the Sacred Fist PrC.

I like the old PrC Sacred Fist better then the Warpriest archetype, but it would take some work to update it.

I get all that. But even so, there are some important distinctions. (Also, Tuck is a friar, not a monk, but that's an unimportant distinction.) In a world where becoming non-lawful means you can't advance in monk, and where your god that you follow is explicitly lawful and admits no non-lawful clergy (granting that monk isn't clergy per se), it feels like there's way more call to adhere to the law. Tuck's God is pretty explicit that sometimes the law isn't the most important thing; "mercy triumphs over judgement" and all that. Plenty of real-world examples of clerics(and lay brothers/sisters) who were neither lawful nor good and progressed to quite high levels (*cough Pope Alexander VI*). Now, if this were Pomarj, where the ruler is Evil, it'd be much easier to justify flouting his laws. Then again, maybe our local lord in the Silverwood is a lawless bastard that I can feel good about defying. That is pretty much the case for Bad King John (both historically and in fiction), and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

It probably doesn't help that I had a bad experience playing a paladin in Barovia with a GM who was very particular about not obeying the law causing a fall, nevermind that the law included things like "burning non-LE clergy at the stake."

I think the Monk class is overpowered. And I'm a martial artist. Anyway, Friar Tuck isn't represented as a D&D 3.5/Pathfinder Monk. Though the actual character is based on either the Cistercian monks, the Franciscan monks, or the Benedictine monks. And he was pretty handy with a sword. He would be a cleric, with Martial Weapon Proficiency, and a lot of knowledge.

I've pretty much gotten my two characters done.

I'll put them into their aliases tomorrow....

One a Cleric, the other a Fallen Noble....

Ouachitonian wrote:

I get all that. But even so, there are some important distinctions. (Also, Tuck is a friar, not a monk, but that's an unimportant distinction.) In a world where becoming non-lawful means you can't advance in monk, and where your god that you follow is explicitly lawful and admits no non-lawful clergy (granting that monk isn't clergy per se), it feels like there's way more call to adhere to the law. Tuck's God is pretty explicit that sometimes the law isn't the most important thing; "mercy triumphs over judgement" and all that. Plenty of real-world examples of clerics(and lay brothers/sisters) who were neither lawful nor good and progressed to quite high levels (*cough Pope Alexander VI*). Now, if this were Pomarj, where the ruler is Evil, it'd be much easier to justify flouting his laws. Then again, maybe our local lord in the Silverwood is a lawless bastard that I can feel good about defying. That is pretty much the case for Bad King John (both historically and in fiction), and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

It probably doesn't help that I had a bad experience playing a paladin in Barovia with a GM who was very particular about not obeying the law causing a fall, nevermind that the law included things like "burning non-LE clergy at the stake."

I think the Monk class is overpowered. And I'm a martial artist. Anyway, Friar Tuck isn't represented as a D&D 3.5/Pathfinder Monk. Though the actual character is based on either the Cistercian monks, the Franciscan monks, or the Benedictine monks. And he was pretty handy with a sword. He would be a cleric, with Martial Weapon Proficiency, and a lot of knowledge.

That’s a fair point. I’m not much for full casters, but I might play him as an inquisitor. That opens up some doctrinal flexibility (and more skill points and weapon/armor proficiencies).

@Ouachitonian

How would your inquisitor react to;
Aasimars,
Tieflings,
Elves,
Nobility,
Clerics of Kord
Fallen Nobles
and or
those under a curse?

Kinda hard to have an immediate idea of how many people are applying and what their character is, so I'll start the list....

AGM Lemming - Landriss Nuellan - Elf Investigator

Daniel Stewart - halfling slinger yeoman

GM_Panic -?

RHMG - Cleric or Fallen Noble

Seth86 - ?

Ellioti -?

Ouachitonian - ?

Black Dow - ?

Andrea1 - ?

Oceanshieldwolf - ?

Evindyl - ?

kitsune ranger or rogue ((if i cant play a possible cross(bow) ace))

I'd like to toss in my concept:

A young, disgraced (minor) noble and aspiring scholar of history, Meffa has idolized the unlikely heroes in stories from a young age and has grown to despise the upper class. Joining up with this band of noble thieves, she's now able to make some history herself and possibly stick it to those uptight nobles that looked down on her.