Menzoberranzan

Game Master EltonJ

Okay, another FR game, yeah. But I'd like to see who would be interested in a Drow centered campaign set in Menzoberranzan?

Ideally, you are all drow. Dark elves. Worshipping one of the drow gods? I want to run a drow campaign, and this is a good place as any.

Okay, another FR game, yeah. But I'd like to see who would be interested in a Drow centered campaign set in Menzoberranzan?

Ideally, you are all drow. Dark elves. Worshipping one of the drow gods? I want to run a drow campaign, and this is a good place as any.

Damn, lot of tempting ideas lately EltonJ!

As Nobles or as "normal" drow or as a mix?

First online game I ever joined was a home game that took place in the Underdark. Count me interested! What system are you thinking?

First online game I ever joined was a home game that took place in the Underdark. Count me interested! What system are you thinking?

Pathfinder 1e.

Damn, lot of tempting ideas lately EltonJ!

As Nobles or as "normal" drow or as a mix?

As nobles.

SodiumTelluride wrote:

First online game I ever joined was a home game that took place in the Underdark. Count me interested! What system are you thinking?

Pathfinder 1e.

Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Damn, lot of tempting ideas lately EltonJ!

As Nobles or as "normal" drow or as a mix?

As nobles.

Interesting, sure I'm up for that.

@EltonJ: I have a few questions if you'll indulge me.

What would the starting level be?

Which version of Menzoberranzan would this be? The original version? One based on later iterations where large power shifts occurred, Lolth's influenced began waning, new houses were formed to replace those that were deposed or destroyed, etc? Something else?

Would this be pre or post Time of Troubles/Year of Shadows?

@EltonJ: I have a few questions if you'll indulge me.

What would the starting level be?

Which version of Menzoberranzan would this be? The original version? One based on later iterations where large power shifts occurred, Lolth's influenced began waning, new houses were formed to replace those that were deposed or destroyed, etc? Something else?

Would this be pre or post Time of Troubles/Year of Shadows?

Around 1370 DR.

I have both the 4e book and the 2e boxed set.

And what level characters?

And for those of us unaware of times/eras, at the time posited (1370 DR) is Lolth still a recognisable force/nominally in charge?

interesting

If I am not chosen for the Way of the Wicked game.

I'd like to submit a priestess. So cleric or other divine caster

Though I am tempted to try and recreate Sauron :P

Priestess of Khor... I mean Shax

are you thinking of any 3pp systems? Spheres, psionics, etc?

So would you consider this campaign to be evil-focused?

A drow anti-paladin sounds cool to play!

are you thinking of any 3pp systems? Spheres, psionics, etc?

That's a great question.

Let's see... one of the most OP races in the game, bonuses to four stats, but no Str and a Con penalty...

Barbarian it is.

are you thinking of any 3pp systems? Spheres, psionics, etc?

I always think of psionics as an addition. :) No Spheres though.

And what level characters?

And for those of us unaware of times/eras, at the time posited (1370 DR) is Lolth still a recognisable force/nominally in charge?

Yes. Lolth is still a recognized force. As for character level, I was thinking 3rd.

So would you consider this campaign to be evil-focused?

A drow anti-paladin sounds cool to play!

At the start.

This could be interesting - I'll be Zaknafein, thank you :)

This could be interesting - I'll be Zaknafein, thank you :)

LOL.

Drow priestess of Shax. Cleric Herald caller. Not sure where Shax would fall. But he seems like a nice fellow. All about leadership and doing autopsies to figure things out. And who can say no to a cute Succubus in a nurse outfit

Eager to see the rest of character creation

Now to figure out how to get a large spider mount...

I'd submit a Dread multi-class Rogue. I would probably just dip in Rogue and focus on being a Dread.

Oceanshieldwolf wrote:

And what level characters?

And for those of us unaware of times/eras, at the time posited (1370 DR) is Lolth still a recognisable force/nominally in charge?

Yes. Lolth is still a recognized force. As for character level, I was thinking 3rd.

Wohooo! Zaknafein, Zaknafein... Fighter 1/Ranger 2, or just Fighter3. Done!

Apologies for my ignorance in all things drow

I like the idea that my character is from a specialised Group.

Simply called "The House of Healing"

Others know that their house is a place of no return. Well. No returning the same as you go in.

Apologies for my ignorance in all things drow

I like the idea that my character is from a specialised Group.

Simply called "The House of Healing"

Others know that their house is a place of no return. Well. No returning the same as you go in.

Drow matrons have been known to make undead out of drow. Kiaransalee anyone?

Fun times. Well. I have a concept etc. I'll wait for the official recruitment

Recruitment Guidelines

Menzoberranzan, city of intrigue, city of violence, city of Lolth: the Spider Queen. This is your chance to explore the city as a drow noble. A member of one of the Drow Houses of Menzoberranzan. Menzoberranzan is facing a crisis. It is 1370 DR, some years after the Time of Troubles and Lolth crawled through the streets of her holy city.

Campaign Features:
* Play as a drow noble.
* Navigate your way through Drow society.
* Worship a drow god/goddess.
* Watch as a unknown god tries to defeat the worship of Lolth.

What you will need:
* One copy of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (1e).
* One copy of the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. Though those who are applying might have a copy of this book already.
* A copy of the Drow of the Underdark (2e), as it talks about drow culture in the realms, and has a primer on their language.
* A copy of Ultimate Psionics, in case you want to play a psionic character.
* I have, but not available on Drivethru, the Menzoberranzan boxed set in pdf. No, don't ask me to share it. Paizo would have a fit. But if you want a primer on Menzoberranzan, I suggest the 4e book on Drivethu. There, that would be it. Hopefully that won't break your bank.

Creating a character:
* Abilities: 25 point buy, although I am aware that the Drow noble is considered to be OP.
* Race: Drow, Drow Noble, Drow Tiefling (yes, you may use Blood of Fiends). Note: Unless you want to play a slave (and yes Drow Tieflings can be considered to be slaves), a surfacer (human, elf, dwarf, etc.) isn't recommended.
* Class: All classes are available. Including those in Ultimate Psionics.
* Skills: Yes, we will be using Background skills.
* Feats: No elephant in the Room/Feat tax rules. They don't reflect reality.
* Equipment: Make sure you have a drow twist on your equipment when you acquire it.
* Alignment: Evil to start, though decisions you make may lead you to good and righteousness.
* Level: Drow nobles have a level adjustment. You start at 3rd level, so take your level adjustment into account.
* Wealth: You may start with 3rd level wealth. Remember you have the resources of your House to call upon when in need.

I think that's it. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

What is the LA for DN? +2?

I may just go normal Drow and take the noble feats later

What is the LA for DN? +2?

I may just go normal Drow and take the noble feats later

That was going to be my question, I've seen it listed as +1 OR +2. +2 seems more appropriate but I wanted to make sure before I start building.

Seth86 wrote:

What is the LA for DN? +2?

I may just go normal Drow and take the noble feats later

That was going to be my question, I've seen it listed as +1 OR +2. +2 seems more appropriate but I wanted to make sure before I start building.

I'll check my copy of the Bestiary. I think it's also listed in the Advanced Race Guide, but I'm not sure.

EDIT: The Bestiary (1), listed drow nobles as CR 3. So they would be LA +2.

Using ARG
Normal Drow 14 RP
Noble Drow 41 RP

I'd say it is likely a +2 LA.

Well. My class skills and abilities rely very little on my stats and racial stuff

So normal Drow it is so I can get as much of the class stuff as possible

Summoner (not the class) build. :P

Anyone know how to get a spider mount?

She needs to look regal and important befitting her station

The drow noble monster entry has 3 character levels, which would normally be a CR 2 but it's listed as a CR 3. So that would give it a LA of +1.

The drow noble monster entry has 3 character levels, which would normally be a CR 2 but it's listed as a CR 3. So that would give it a LA of +1.

Heh. Barring the feats. I could almost copy that stat block directly

Well. Since I won't go noble. I'm going to play her as still being young and her noble blood hasn't matured yet.

Though her devotion blessings grew faster than her blood links

The drow noble monster entry has 3 character levels, which would normally be a CR 2 but it's listed as a CR 3. So that would give it a LA of +1.

Yeah, that sounds right.

Here she is :)

@Elton - would you allow the option to play as a drider, perhaps a servant, bodyguard (or pet!) of one of the other player’s drow noble?

@Elton - would you allow the option to play as a drider, perhaps a servant, bodyguard (or pet!) of one of the other player’s drow noble?

You can be my mount! :P

Here she is :)

Boy, I have to check my copy of the Monster Summoner's Handbook, thanks for the page reference. She's a dangerous beauty, correct?

@Elton - would you allow the option to play as a drider, perhaps a servant, bodyguard (or pet!) of one of the other player’s drow noble?

Possibly. I'd have to look at the character you plan on creating. And yes, you could be Vierkacha's mount.

Oceanshieldwolf wrote:

@Elton - would you allow the option to play as a drider, perhaps a servant, bodyguard (or pet!) of one of the other player’s drow noble?

You can be my mount! :P

Cool combo.

Should be interesting to see how the heck this group gets redeemed through the course of Gameplay!

I am sticking with a regular Drow, female, survivor of the fall of House Oblodra that was "adopted" by whatever House the DM associates us with.

Aren't all Drow priestesses? ;)

If @Ocean and I both play, he could be one of the people who was admitted to The House of Healing due to some infringement

Could be quite the dark dynamic. We could certainly grow on that story

Seth86 wrote:

Oceanshieldwolf wrote:

@Elton - would you allow the option to play as a drider, perhaps a servant, bodyguard (or pet!) of one of the other player’s drow noble?

You can be my mount! :P

Cool combo.

Should be interesting to see how the heck this group gets redeemed through the course of Gameplay!

I am sticking with a regular Drow, female, survivor of the fall of House Oblodra that was "adopted" by whatever House the DM associates us with.

Redeemed........? Wonder what that's like?

Anyway

*Continues with an autopsy without tools*

Aren't all Drow priestesses? ;)

I don't think so. Most drow females enter the priesthood. Yeah, but a few could join the Magisters if they show aptitude in the intellect instead of wisdom. It's rare, though.

If @Ocean and I both play, he could be one of the people who was admitted to The House of Healing due to some infringement

Could be quite the dark dynamic. We could certainly grow on that story

True.

I would submit a Slayer with the Vanguard archetype.

Using these rules for the Drider as a base.

While I would hesitate to make tacit links to another player’s concept in the Recruitment phase as that could jeopardise one or both of our submissions, I will note that I am revisiting a drider character I played in Dragoncat’s Gladiators of Zirnakaynin game on these forums a few years back. And that character was a former drow noble who had been “punished” in a fleshwarping facility and thrown into the gladiator pits…so not too far from entering a House of “Healing” unwillingly…

As I said. If we are both chosen, I'd like to explore the dynamic some more :) as you said, in recruitment it's rather moot to join stories

Her domain ability is an amazing support buff. So until her spell slots increase a bit, she will mainly be a healer, channeler and party buffer.

Seth86 wrote:

Aren't all Drow priestesses? ;)

I don't think so. Most drow females enter the priesthood. Yeah, but a few could join the Magisters if they show aptitude in the intellect instead of wisdom. It's rare, though.

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If @Ocean and I both play, he could be one of the people who was admitted to The House of Healing due to some infringement

Could be quite the dark dynamic. We could certainly grow on that story

True.

What I meant was:

Aren't all Drow priestesses dangerous beauties?

Here is my take on Zak :)

What would be fun is if several characters are all tied together.

Without making it too specific, I'm envisioning a young noble whose master was punished for some as-yet-undetermined slight by being made into a drider. She was forced to flee so she wouldn't be accused of taking part in his crime.

If she winds up working alongside him again, it will create a very emotionally-complicated situation (at least for her; he may or may not have been allowed to keep those memories).

EltonJ wrote:

Seth86 wrote:

Aren't all Drow priestesses? ;)

I don't think so. Most drow females enter the priesthood. Yeah, but a few could join the Magisters if they show aptitude in the intellect instead of wisdom. It's rare, though.

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If @Ocean and I both play, he could be one of the people who was admitted to The House of Healing due to some infringement

Could be quite the dark dynamic. We could certainly grow on that story

True.

What I meant was:

Aren't all Drow priestesses dangerous beauties?

Well, Elminster almost married one. So yes, they are all dangerous. Even the ones that follow Eilistraee.

Members of the same or competing houses?