I will see that war be averted and your son returned to you my liege.
If it comes to war, House Volox will raise the phalanx vanguard.
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It is the honor of House Volox to be able to serve you your majesty. Leanidas bows reverently before the king.
Finally a superior sex... Hi my name is Leonidas Volox. Nice to meet you and I am glad that I am not the only female on this mission. Leanidas smiles and stretched out her hand for a handshake. Oh my father is growing healthier even so as I speak. He also enjoys the exotic snakes you sold him last summer, says they are of an excellent breed. Leanidas responded to Bryn.
I will defend the ambassadors against all form of tyranny and dangers If that include woman you have offended before...we'll I might be incline to let them take you...a woman's fury usually serves as a good lesson in your life commander. Leanidas laughed covering her mouth with her two hands.
Leanidas frowns at the term Madam. The first order of things, do not call me Madam or kiss my hand please.As you can see I am not your prancing little princess. Leanidas raise her brows at all the men in the room. Men and their ego...pffffttt You may call me Medusa too if you wish, slayer of.....men. Leanidas smiles before putting another remark. By the way I use a spear....swords are for goons who can't aim...no offense...Commander..
Leanidas walks into the room. She has slanted dark eyes. Her dark hair is short and is worn in a simple, dignified style. She has a busty build. Her skin is pale. She has a defined nose and high cheekbones. Her bright silver body armor is of an eastern heritage which is a full-body field armor that combines both metal lamellar and kikko components into a suit of mail. It includes a collapsible armored hood, as well as arm, shoulder, and thigh guards. She wears a red flowing red cloak and wears a vicious looking Nodaichi shaped to resemble a striking serpent with a huge steel shield with the emblem of House Volox on her back. The emblem is a snake eating it's own tail signifying completeness and unity. A Battle Mask resembling the fabled Medusa hangs on her belt. Greetings, I am Leanidas Volox of House Volox protector of the various emissaries of this mission. I pledge my shield and spear to your saftey and the success of our mission. Leanidas nods to each of them before putting down her heavy steel round shield against the wall. She looks around the room familiarizing herself to the environment as what a good bodyguard will do. She smiles at Khelreddin acknowledging his presence.
@leanidas: I like the character, just need more info on why she would be in Thuvia, how she became a mercenary etc. Also, what nation is she from? Hailing from the elite Phalanx unit in Osirion, her liege and Brother died in the hands of Katapesh assassins. Viewing it as a dishonorable act, she seek her would be assassins and managed to track down the Katapesh Lords that sent the assassin. The battle took place in a remote part of the Katapesh desert, a fierce battle took place when she ambushed the caravan. Famed shaonti assassins administered poison into their spears as she killed every single one of them, the poison have already gotten into her system as she collapses in pain. waking up she found herself in the care of a priest of Gozreh, but due to the poison she has amnesia, but the priest mentioned she might be a mercenary. Seeking out to Thuvia, she seeks to find her memories. just a brief outline. tell me if it works.
Alright! Just some heads up I will be on vacation for a week next week so my posting might be minimal but I will still try to get a post in each day.
Hi can this character work? Will write a suitable background later. 3 Fighter Phalanx Soldier/ 2 Cavalier Honor Guard
Hi DM I fleshed out my Background a little bit more for your viewing pleasure.
Ok DM normalised my character after the shopping spree. Do check out, fleshed out a little bit more.
Hi DM, Since you are giving us 21,000 Gp I have updated some items. 1. I switch from Glaive to Nodaichi, reason for the 18-20 Crit and my playstyle but giving up Reach.
I have included the cost of the items and my gold remaining in my profile.
HI DM, I updated her crunch and background. Some changes I made.
Personality:
-------------------- Appearance -------------------- Leanidas puts you in mind of a prowling lioness. She has slanted golden eyes. Her dark hair is short and is worn in a simple, dignified style. She has a busty build. Her skin is pale. She has a defined nose and high cheekbones. Her bright silver body armor is of an eastern heritage which is a full-body field armor that combines both metal lamellar and kikko components into a suit of mail with a cloth backing. It includes a collapsible armored hood, as well as arm, shoulder, and thigh guards. -------------------- Personality -------------------- A friend in need is a friend indeed. Leanidas is friendly and fiercely loyal to those she calls friend. She is responsible and sometimes takes on too much on herself, especially if the person charged to her is harmed. Background:
-------------------- Statistics -------------------- Female human Fighter 5(Phalanx Fighter) LN Medium humanoid (human) Init +2 ; Senses Perception +6 -------------------- Defense -------------------- AC 24, touch 11, flat-footed 23 (+10 armor, +3 shield, +1 dex) hp 54 (5d10+15) Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +1 -------------------- Offense -------------------- Spd 20 ft/x3 Melee Mwk Glaive-Guisarme +10 1d10+5 20/x3 Melee Mwk Spiked Armor +7 1d6+4 20/x2 (For Adjacent AOO) -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Str 20, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 11 Base Atk +5, Cmb +10Cmd +21 Melee Attack Bonus: +10
Stand Firm (Ex) At 2nd level, a phalanx soldier gains a +1 bonus to CMD against bull rush, drag, overrun, and trip attempts. This bonus also applies on saves against trample attacks. The bonus increases by +1 for every four levels beyond 2nd. Phalanx Fighting (Ex) At 3rd level, when a phalanx soldier wields a shield, he can use any polearm or spear of his size as a one-handed weapon. Ready Pike (Ex) At 5th level, a phalanx soldier can, once per day, ready a weapon with the brace property as an immediate action, gaining a +1 bonus on attack and damage rolls. For every four levels beyond 5th, this bonus increases by +1, and he can use the ability one additional time per day. He cannot use this ability when flat-footed. --------------------
Crunch: -------------------- Background -------------------- We fight... ...as a single, impenetrable unit. That is the source of our strength. Each Volox protects the man
A single weak spot
From thigh to neck, Leanidas. Leanidas opened his eyes as she focused his vision on the wide open fields as her troops of House Volox trained. The famous Phalanx formation that earned House Volox the fame, a crush unit heavily utilized by the King of Amular when they require hard shield tactics forming the vanguard on military invasions. The typical vanguard is a formation of 500 to 1500 men, led by a strategos (general). Volox phalanxes usually deployed in ranks of 16 men deep, sometimes to as much as 32 men deep. The phalanx depth could vary depending on the needs of the moment and plans of the general. Leanidas looks on proudly at the efficiency of how quickly her men changed formation and tactics upon her commands issued through a flag bearer waving various colored flags. Satisfied with the progress of the Phalanx, she returns to her room and requested her squire to put on her armor. While the squire hastily puts on her armor, Leanidas thoughts drifted away... Leanidas is the eldest daughter of General Theosson Volox, Patriarch of House Volox. An established phalanx fighter herself, she is able to wield both spear and shield very well even without the phalanx formation. What a mighty man you will be if you are born as a man Leanidas... A saying her father always said as traditionally the ruler of House Volox must always be a male. Thus her younger brother Ciaphas Volox an amazing phalanx fighter himself is groomed for leadership. She struggled with resentment towards her younger brother when she was younger as she bested him in both spear and shield and tactics of the Phalanx formation. All that changed when her mother Alistria Volox passed away due to sickness when she was 10. As she stood with her brother before her mother's deathbed, she recalled the last words spoken by her mother. We fight...
A single weak spot
Protect your brother Leanidas. Our strength is unity... Remembering that night, it formed the principle of her life. To protect her fellowmen, the source of our strength. Unity. It turned her resentment to stoic resolve, serving as a personal bodyguard to her father Patriarch Theosson Volox and the heir Caliphas Volox on military campaigns. When they formed up the Phalanx Formation, Leanidas stood on the right side dedicating to protect the Caliphas on her left at all cost, to death if necessary. Leanidas whispered the Volox ethos... We fight...
You are ready, Lady Leanidas. The squire respectfully bowed before her. Checking the sturdiness of the armor, she nods before picking up her huge round shield which she named Aegis and her spear Repulse off the weapon rack. Feeling the weight of the shield, she reminds herself of the heavy responsibility to protect those who are charged to her. Her father has called her to represent House Volox on a diplomatic mission to Kingdom of Talfor. A peace talk hoping to resolve the issues within this 2 kingdoms. Her mission is to protect the 3 ambassador sent from the Church, military and the Mages College. However should all things fail, Leanidas has been explicitly told to raise House Volox vanguard of 1500 men in a show of force and if necessary take matters into hand..
Hi DM, DM Hetero here. Updated the crunch. Now got to work on fluff. See if it works. Human Phalanx Soldier with skill focus Diplomacy. Spoiler: -------------------- Appearance -------------------- Leonidas puts you in mind of a gallant stallion. He has slanted golden eyes, He has a defined nose and high cheekbones. His silver body armor is of Hellknight heritage which is a full-body field armor that combines both metal lamellar and kikko components into a suit of mail with a cloth backing. It includes a collapsible armored hood, as well as arm, shoulder, and thigh guards. -------------------- Personality -------------------- -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Male human Fighter 5(Phalanx Fighter) LN Medium humanoid (human) Init +2 ; Senses Perception +6 -------------------- Defense -------------------- AC 24, touch 11, flat-footed 23 (+10 armor, +3 shield, +1 dex) hp 49 (5d10+10) Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +1 -------------------- Offense -------------------- Spd 20 ft/x3 Melee Mwk Glaive-Guisarme +11 1d10+6 20/x3 -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Str 22, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12 Base Atk +5, Cmb +11Cmd +23 Melee Attack Bonus: +11
Stand Firm (Ex) At 2nd level, a phalanx soldier gains a +1 bonus to CMD against bull rush, drag, overrun, and trip attempts. This bonus also applies on saves against trample attacks. The bonus increases by +1 for every four levels beyond 2nd. Phalanx Fighting (Ex) At 3rd level, when a phalanx soldier wields a shield, he can use any polearm or spear of his size as a one-handed weapon. Ready Pike (Ex) At 5th level, a phalanx soldier can, once per day, ready a weapon with the brace property as an immediate action, gaining a +1 bonus on attack and damage rolls. For every four levels beyond 5th, this bonus increases by +1, and he can use the ability one additional time per day. He cannot use this ability when flat-footed. --------------------
Rhakis looks around in fear with the Huge raging elephant behind him... he knew that the battle is lost. I will not forget this Brother.. With that he transform into a wolf and leaps off the back of the lycan beside it sprinting away.
I will not ignore you beardless dwarf. But why so serious? Be smooth. Rhakis snarls as its jaws open slightly revealing sharp canines as if resembling a smile.
Thank manages to stay on his feet, however Grollus caught unprepared fell flat on his back.
Time to settle our score brother. Rhakis began singing in an foul tongue. Orj Y 'ok dryrgyrk dy zikamv,
'amryza dy dra Rydam Romyvynryo
Ran zyrj yk Dyvvori-d'ykdaj, kra kyd dra Zanrajak carjk
Upon hearing it, all the lycans fight with frenzied fury.
Drawing his mithril rapier he dashes towards Alferd.
Alferd parried away the jab from Rhakis as he began singing in the celestial tongue.
Always the judgmental brother. Even when we were young you have always been like this. That is why i choose this path brother. You will see that I am right! Thak charge took Rhakis by surprise as he kicks him at the side of the head. It seems like there was of little effect. Puny dwarf!! How dare you lay your hands on a champion of Jezelda!! You will pay for this!! Rhakis gave a loud howl and thousands of lycans echoed above the cliff. Faetos!! Kill them all!! Bring their beating hearts to our mistress Jezelda!!
Well done brother! I see that you are still alive and well...pity though. A voice came from behind the carriage as a shadow form walked into the light. It is a werewolf wearing a mithril shirt. He has grayish fur with a strong build even by lycan standards. He wears a black cloak and carries a mithril rapier by the side. Alfred turns in his direction and frowns.
Ignoring Alfred, the wolf man shouts out. Welcome the 16th generation of the 7th peers. Join me and gain immortality and power, resist and die. Choose! |