It's been fifteen posts or so, I think it's time Dax sets up the next version of the recruitment list to give us something to talk about. Perhaps we can add some genders to it this time around! ;)
The priest is a more skilled but less combat focused cleric. Just FYI, as I think is a very cool class: Priest.
Thank you for your time in making the list. :)
Yeah, the source looks pretty cool, so I may end up giving the book it's from as a christmas gift. One of my dear friends and players is bonkers about knights.
You seem to know a great deal regarding the Disciplines, master. Truly your dedication is to be admired.
The Disciplines run down three and a half rivers in this case. If he is a native chelaxian and owes the second party property, then he is to be fined, unless the party is an instrument of the kingdom's order and greater law. In that case, they kill you upside down in a gibbet-but if the first party proved he acted in good faith under the eye of a full moon, then he is innocent. Or they could just force you into the guild of clowns, but that's subsection i.19/7-d. Most people plain ignore it. You will need to change tack here.
Shadow, Thanks for the word of advice. I know Sildred went off the beaten path dumping cleric CON, but I always have so much more fun with skilled squishy guys. I am tempted to swap the stealthy feat to provide for a composite longbow situation right out the gate, but the sneakiness quotient seems to suit the AP better.
@Shadow et al
Well, the book ended up worth it. Shakespeare or no. Definitely helped me buff my fluff. Did I tell you guys? I BUFFED MY FLUFF Y'ALL!
"I have taken rooms in a tavern near the old Wiscrani Leroung family estate. I have never been happier to be an Egorani. This place is a crumbling shambles."
Book's great. Seriously helped me get "into the empire".
Sildred, ah, I see how that could be confusing. I was using that as an example, since someone asked. I forgot to include all CHA skills, then have Perform in parentheses. I apologize for the gaff. Also, Cheliax already HAS a Shakespeare or, rather, did.
Browman, I'm getting a Shadow (Final Fantasy VI version) vibe from Thoros. Is that incorrect? :P
Severus, I'm unsure how it is counterproductive. It seems pretty legit to me: a giant, beefy, magic-resilient, fast-healing rage tank that can blast people with spells.
"Well it must be my failure, as I have never heard of him. I spend most of my time at the other end of the library, away from the "Literature" these courtlings seem to be so enraptured by."
It looks like I will be swinging by the froendly local game shop tonight then. I assume it's in the Chelliax splatbook?
Severus, if you really want, we could work it so that Sildred is teaching you what he knows, but I'm hoping to play him as a divine caster. Still, the fella will be a under-cover cleric of Nethys and all.
Tim, yes, I said that Craft, Perform, or Profession must be taken as one of the bonus skill points.
Rysky, yes, with the understanding that any changes in the official book be reflected on your character sheet. Sound fair?
Song of Chiroptera, interesting! Do you have any knowledge of CoT? Again, it won't count against you, I'm just curious.
Definitely put one of my bonus skill ranks into Diplomacy. Would you prefer it go into a perform skill? Sorry, I operated under impression any Charisma-based skill was solid.
Also, I am thinking we need a Chelaxian version of shakespeare, with all these PC actors floating around. Do you think they write comedies in Cheliax?
Here is my (Trux's alias here) submission for consideration.
I went with a stealthy cleric of Nethys in the end, based on the preference in the player guide for the rogue's skillset. My hope is that at first he goes investigating the potential conspiracy looking for the usual forbidden magical power, monetary reward, etc. On the way, hopefully he will get a chance to take a shine to west crown and its inhabitants. In combat he's likely to buff everyone up, negatively channel energy to harm opponents, and use his acolyte ability to pop people with telekinetic dagger attacks, etc.
Appearance, background, motivation, connections, all in the profile. I used the human ability bonus to patch the 8 score in Con. Hope you approve!
Concept for this cat was black silk over leather with shocking white hair.
Sildred barks a few times and bares his bloody fangs triumphantly at the healers as they guide him away.
Before leaving the field he fetches his broken glaive.
Sildred's Brand Guide:
So, I've put a little thought into this.
Since Demons are the chaotic hellions, S probably has more than a few chaotic impulses, ie: Rage, Lust, Liberation, Entropy, Novelty, Creativity
His oddly lawful nature is likely to come from the pain of disciplined training rather than enlightened self-interest. He's too dumb to train himself.
Sildred's brand is
Demonic, Disciplined, and Dangerous.
Sildred is NOT
Nice, Educated, and Forgiving
1) Sildred's fear of his father's disdain largely keeps him in line. He has been trained through harsh punishment to control impulses and clearly assess situations.
2) Perhaps Sildred's low intelligence contributes to his sense of selfish superiority.
3)While the other Hell Knights might pour over tomes of laws, he can barely read them. Still he's patient enough to finish the job - it just might take him a year to finish a 1,000 page codex, etc.
4)Hopefully as he works more with the hellknights he can come to grips with what kind of person his mother must have been. It might even redeem him enough for a bump up to LN. Maybe.
A red haze descends over his eyes.
Sildred merely strikes again. He is set to hit his target from beneath - stabbing upwards.
attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 confirm:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 damage:1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11x2+5=27
I assume cav bonus doesnt get double. About to head into work, but I'll check today.
He brings the blade upwards at the demon, and finds air.
pwr attack:1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 1 = 17
He seems to be keeping his anger in check... As if through fear.
6-1+3+5=(13)=5+3+5
I forgo the Order of Vengeance attack bonus because I haven't faced a demon previously in the past 24hrs. I still get the cav damage bonus.
Ok, I'll try and send you a PM later. I'm trying to come up with a good way to RP the low int score. No himminging-ing.
"Weakling. You will not regret the day you crossed Sildred." Cavalier Challenge! - (swift action) "For you will be dead, whelp!!!"
He draws his longsword in both feral hands and attacks.
longsword pwr attack:1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 1 = 22 damage:1d8 + 5 + 3 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 3 + 5 = 20
The hellknight order puts two demons in a pit. Many in the crowd may be smiling behind their masks. Sildred will never know for sure. They would be content to see them tear each other apart.
They would be happy to see him fail.
For a year he has endured the slings and arrows spent by his enemies. Jibes and insults futilely tendered in hopes to crack him. His enemies were fools to identify themselves.
He is the son of Zara - The chellish swordmaiden he never knew. She was a Hellknight. The only woman his father ever may have feared.
Father seduced her with his charms, and he had her bear his child. And then Father killed her in the aftermath when she was weak. She never saw it coming.
Most of these... these humans and what not. They are lost. They have so little imagination... They have probably never imagined what they loiok like when they are screaming and broken animals. Wretched creatures of just pain. Some may prove worthwhile, but the rest will regret crossing me. All in due time, of course.
A cloud of boiling rage is seething beneath his cold exterior.
Him has memorized the names of every Hellknight to offend Him so far.
Their reckoning will be returned in this proving.
They will eat their tongues.
Him enters the arena bearing Him's glaive.
round 1 They will set Him apart.:
Sildred locks his jaw and through his teeth he funnels his pent up rage at the hellknights. Him focuses it like a divine ray. Him's target is the opponent's glaive.
Spell-like ability. Caster Level check vs assumed spell resistance. (since we've had one version of this fight already)
SHATTER vs Devil's Glaive:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
round 2 They will crown me their king.:
Him is ready to meet the full-blooded simpleton. Him readies Him's glaive.
power attack:1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 1 = 22 glaive damage:1d10 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 3 = 14
round 3 Him will make them weep.:
power attack:1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 1 = 10 glaive damage:1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
[ooc]Potentially disarms himself here? I don't know.
Sildred's eyes go wide as he reacts. Father will be displeased. Oh NO. Father will be most displeased.
round 4 (assuming he is still alive and armed with the glaive):
1.I saw some of the others ran it this way. Hope this helps speed things up further.
2.Also, the Him-ing is intentional. Tell me if it's too much.
3.Obviously, if the demon's glaive is magical, then the Shatter ability won't work here. I don't know. Sildred sure as hell doesn't know, so he'll probably try.
Who do you send to fight in Hell?
If you're smart, you send a Hellion.
Manipulative, strong, and a little vile. Sildred grew up with his father, and never knew his mother. As it would happen, he came to learn she was a hell-knight. Long martyred and dead, though she may be, Sildred seeks to understand her. He seeks to understand his human parent while his father plays games in the city.
While the bureaucrats have their day, he will enforce the will of the law. I will keep the peasants in Order. I will fight for my family's claim to this world.
Waste nothing of the bounty at harvest. Round 15
Trux spins around for another attack.
attack:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
and possibly gets a talon caught in the thing's beard?
attack:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 in case that hits:1d4 ⇒ 4
Sildred fires again. His smile is under divine pressure. His eyes sharpen viciously as he sees his companion fail.
one
attack:1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 = 26 confirm:1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 = 9d'OH! dmg:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
two
attack:1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23 dmg:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
the dude(ette?) probably had to process a bit. Soldier seems reliable.
Also, as far as flying. It would be really cool to have a Hellknight AirCav dropping into a demonic pit. Lightning Arrows and Spells crackling in the air.
Sildred is already a Hellknight in his mind.
His heart is soaring with pride. He smiles again. His teeth, along with the rest of his body, are covered in his own blood.
You will not be broken attack1:1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 = 10
attack2:1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 = 12 unless the wall is close, Sildred and Trux continue their 5ft stepishness.
Trux attacks again.
claw1:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 claw2:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 not spoiler-ed because this is just so damn dramatic to me.
crap that's some raw damage. The future does not look bright. Regardless of the pit
Or of where ever it is you may have come from. Your life after you cross this threshold is sacrosanct.
He steps back. Bloody again and unfailing. He looks like he is about to smile again.
"Impress Me Devil. For You were not wise to stay here and face me." Bane Arrow Dos:1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 3 = 19 base damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8BANE dmg:2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
quick post - Soldier, my demon is still cursed. Are you accounting for that? ;)
my AC gets bumped to 21 from PfE, and devil takes -4 to all attack rolls & AC as part of his curse.
It was a Dumb Question, so I took it off. Basically, I asked Soldier it I could have toys. ?Where's the fun in knowing the future, eh?...?
The fantastic quiver at his back cycles, and he pulls just one of two arrows. Arrows he asked to be specially fletched with Trux's own feathers.
Then Armiger Litaine steps backwards again, and fires.
"Good Trux, Go. Sildred's coarse and unusued voice sends Trux back upwards into the reaches of the pit. The Armiger retreats another five feet back. Five more feet the Devil must fight for.
Sildred knocks two more silvered arrows in quick succession.
fire 1:1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 2 = 23 damage:1d8 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 - 1 = 4
Feathers and wood sprout from the demon.
fire 2:1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 2 = 18 damage:1d8 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 - 1 = 8
The second arrow flies and looks like it may have stuck..
The armiger steps back out of range again. Sildred's hand goes back for a pair of alchemical silver arrows, and fires them rapidly one after another.
attack1:1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15
His first shot is not intuitive, it lacks grace as his excitement takes over.
attack2:1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 2 = 27
But the second is true, natural, vicious.
damage:1d8 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 - 1 = 4 (x3=12)
The first arrow is a signal, and Trux dives from on hight to swooping charge the devil again.
Melee Bite:1d20 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 - 1 = 23 damage:1d4 ⇒ 1 x2 = 2 (Devil gets staggered again for 1 round)
this is turning into quite the day. I'm sure I'll actually need those 20s later :(
Sildred will 5ft Step out of range.
Trux will Withdraw up into the air high and behind the devil.
Then the Armiger raises his bow overhead as glowing energy emanates from his holy symbol. Cure Serious Wounds CL Check:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 healing:3d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 6, 6) + 5 = 25 holy hell that was lucky!
Do I heal 25 or only 23 because of Infernal Wounds?
Two men are wicked
without intention lo'
they are doubly punished
Spellcasters following his duel notice a grim smile from Sildred. He's getting cocky. He's pushing his luck. Some of the Signifiers in the balcony look at each other.
Round 4-Pain of Law:
Sildred raises his hand high, then reaches it out to Bestow Curse upon the devil.
Concentration (Bestow Curse):1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 (touch):1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16 Spell Resistance:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Chosen Curse = Devil takes -4 penalty on attack rolls, saves, ability checks, and skill checks.
Trux (5ft steps) flitters closer to the devil and tries to attack its scaly hide from behind with his talons.
attack1:1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 8 (atk, flank, prayer)
attack2:1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 25 damage:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Sildred delays until after Trux attacks before taking a five-foot step backwards.
The armiger takes a few more steps back. In his mind his koan continues. (5ft step out of range)
He lifts his holy symbol high, then lowers it to his lips. He kisses it, intoning as he casts his prayer.
Now, from on high, Trux dives down and tries to strike the devil from behind.
bite-Swooping Charge:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21(+1 more for prayer)
if succesful - staggered target:2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7(+1 more for prayer)
oh, I thought he would charge me if I 5ft stepped back. That works fine though! Thanks!
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1. Sorry about earlier confusion. I had the AOO/movement rules in my head wrong. That's my fault. -apologies
2. Do I need to factor in ongoing damage from my infernal wounds?
3. Let me know if I missed something on How To Use Trux
Sildred's left hand moves in a flowing pattern over his torso as he canters and chants - casting protection from evil.
For now Trux circles up high in the pit, waiting.
I'm probably within 15 feet.
Sildred starts in the south, Devil in the north.
Sildred takes one step south - out of zone of threat.
Then moves to the right. 20ft movement puts him at the edge of the devil's 10ft reach SE
This may help. (D-devil, s-Starting position for Sildred, S-current position of Sildred
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Really, just put me where you think I should be.
Big apologies once again to all for not being on. Apparently everyone I know (yes all three of them) decided they needed my immediate and personal attention.
Congrats on the sudden popularity, esse
Previous to entering the ring...
Sildred lets out a gasp of shock at the loss of Eoko. Still, he sets his jaw and enters the pit with his bow drawn. He hopes to fight as well... so long as his faith in Erastil protects him long enough to get some spells off.
Sildred's Duel:
Entering the pit... Sildred takes 12 damage total from the Demon's opening attack.
Sildred moves back and circles around the fierce glaive-weilder. Then casts Santuary on himself. His left hand clutches his silver symbol tightly.
Erastil protect your servants.
Morality surrenders to order.
one man; two men...
He signals Trux to fly up into the air (50ft up above the demon).
Not certain if you need the following because of infernal wounds.
Concentration:
1d20+10/+13vs oustiders:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
DC I think would be 12 to cast 12=dmg/2+Casterlvl+10 or 1+1+2
The ranks of armigers look like a wave of red cloaks from above. In their number is a man- underneath a crimson hood he is a man. In his heart he is a servant of something higher.
The heart soars with the flight of feathers and steel. The man, he takes a sharp intake of breath. The cloak, it shifts ever so slightly.
The ranks of Armigers stand strong.
In the rafters of the room above him, a small bird considers the scene.
DM, have any feedback or driving questions regarding my PC which I can use to improve the character of Sildred?
Otherwise - here is my foray into the arena...
uncertainty:
The ranks of armigers look like a wave of red cloaks from above. In their number is a man- underneath a crimson hood he is a man. In his heart he is a servant of something higher.
The heart soars with the flight of feathers and steel.
The man, he takes a sharp intake of breath.
The cloak, it shifts ever so slightly.
The ranks of Armigers stand strong.
His name is Sildred, and in the rafters of the room above him, a small bird considers the scene.
