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Antonian Caravas's page
17 posts. Alias of Tarondor.
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Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
:-). That wasn't a menu so much as my musings. I wouldn't run Shattered Star again so soon and given how my group seemed too feel at the end, I think it went one volume too long.
I'm pretty sure I'll run Emerald Spire, but I have some time, so I'm also mulling over The Banewarrens.
Let me tell you my biggest concern about Emerald Spire, now that I've read it this week:
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
The reason I'm asking is that Emerald Spire is -a- super dungeon but not the only one. I'm also considering Monte Cook's amazing "The Banewarrens."
The Emerald Spire has many levels, but isn't really that big. In order to keep you leveling up, it uses Fast XP -and- lots of XP for just finishing various tasks and levels. It seems like it could be fun, and I'm attracted to doing something I haven't done before, but I'm also attracted to doing something I know is really good.
The Banewarrens is huge, but takes you from 6th to 10th and is set in Cook's Ptolus setting, not Golarion. It's written for 3e, but that not really an issue. The first time I ran it, I converted it from 3e to Arcana Evolved, so conversion to Pathfinder is comparatively trivial.
So I'm sure I'm going to run a super dungeon; I'm just not sure which one.
It's interesting that you say it's not a usual way to play. It's not anymore, but was once upon a time. I've been GMing since the late 1970's and it was frequently about big dungeon delves back then.
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SUPER DUNGEONS I'VE RUN
- The Temple of Elemental Evil (1981 and 1984)
- Dragon Mountain (1993)
- Castle Greyhawk (1994)
- Ruins of Undermountain (1991-1993)
- The Banewarrens (2003-2004)
- The Shattered Star AP (2015)
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
So let me ask you a question: what about The Emerald Spire in particular attracts or makes you want to take part in a long, long story set in one dungeon? I know my answer, but I want to hear yours.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
Sooo...
I can read the writing on the wall when I am repeatedly struck over the head with the wall. I am never, ever, going to get to play Emerald Spire.
So I'm going to run it.
After PFS Game Day V, I'll be recruiting for the Spire. Be sure to keep a look out.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
My computer has died. I'm now stuck with only an iPad. I'll try to keep up while dealing with the computer. Please play through as necessary.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
Having no idea what's going on, Antonian follows the crowd.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
Antonian turns to the innkeeper. "Was this note addressed to you?"
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
Haze gray and underway.
Fair winds and following seas, Dark One.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
"May I see the note?" Antonian asks Hagrin.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
Aw, man! I hope this game doesn't disappear. It would be the third time I've attempted Emerald Spire without getting past the 1st room.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
I met my first three wives in a dungeon!
They weren't much to look at, you understand, but by Gorum! They were rare ones when I needed to corner an owlbear!
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 So close.
"Stunningly beautiful, you say?" says Antonian. "Consider those two wizards found, then. Where is this Iliara? Is she seeing anyone?"
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
How embarassing! I didn't notice I'd been picked! Hope I'm not too late!
A whip-thin man walks up, a slender rapier at his hip, his infernal ancestry obvious to anyone who sees the horns curling back from his forehead.
"Everyone alright out here?" he asks, his keen gaze seeming to take in every detail.
Male Tiefling Swashbuckler 1 - HP 10/10,- AC 19/T: 13/FF:15 - Perception +4 - F: +0 / R: +5 / W: +0 - Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -CMB: +2 - CMD: 15, Speed: 30, Init. +3
tom_thiessen wrote: Everyone, please take one of the campaign traits. If you REALLY don't want to use the bonuses it provides, then choose the trait, and use it for your backstory. I really like the traits I'd previously chosen, but I'm very happy to role play "Heart of the Truth." I'll shift Antonian's background accordingly.
This is Tarondor's submission.
He starts off as a tiefling swashbuckler (inspired blade) and by 2nd level will become an investigator (empiricist). Background, personality and partial projected build in the link.
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