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Hello out there in Paizoland! In our LoF game I am one of the players. In the last couple of sessions I have become The Moldspeaker and found the quaterstaff Tempest. Now my question that I seek others opinions on:
My character is currently a Wizard 1/Archivist 2, using Pathfinder Beta rules, we just gained enough xp to level to 4th, and I'm wondering if I should continue down my original planned character progression of becoming a Mystic Theurge or if I should Rebuild(my DM allows us to use the Rebuild/Retrain rules from PHB2) the character to be going for Eldritch Knight? My DM has told me that Tempest will grow in power as I level. I know I am possessed by Vardishal(sp?) a genie general and it seems that since the legends I know of Vardishal suggest he was a great warrior and tactician it might make sense to have my character go for a more warrior/wizard character. Even though I created my character's background to be more obsessed with magic in all its forms I could argue that Vardishal's influence is changing my character's mindset. The rest of our party includes a dwarven cleric(uses guns), human monk, human rogue/fighter(going for Dervish), and human fighter. If I go the Eldritch Knight route I plan on using my Hand of the Apprentice more than going in melee. I am just seeking opinions on what others would do in this situation.
What's the party balance like? Will you be leaving a hole if you change your concept?
The moldspeaker concept was designed to work with any class, as far as it is concerned it doesn't really matter. Sure a magic weapon that increases with you is probably a bit more useful for a warrior type than a mage, but there wouldn't be really any other pressing reason to change, IMO.
Sean Mahoney
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Instead of changing the character you had in mind, why won't you speak with your GM and ask him to change Tempest? The powers she grants could quite easily be swapped with others, more suiting for your character. I, as a GM who is about to start running this campaign, would have very certainly done so.
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Instead of changing the character you had in mind, why won't you speak with your GM and ask him to change Tempest? The powers she grants could quite easily be swapped with others, more suiting for your character. I, as a GM who is about to start running this campaign, would have very certainly done so.
This would be a good solution - perhaps the DM would consider making Tempest a magic staff that gains new spells and uses per day as you increase in power?
If this is not possible, I would stay with your original mystic theurge concept, as it was your original desire. You can always rely on Tempest's power to compensate for relatively weak combat prowess.
... after weighing all the opinions I have made a decision. So thank you again for all your guys help! :)
Great!
Out of curiosity, what was the decision that you came to?
Sean Mahoney