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Arglondar - The Land of the Red Griffon, was a wild
and inhospitable frontierland called the Griffonhaunt,
until Arglon Caeldaran united men and dhouvarr and
tamed the land and its griffons. Arglon became known
as Arglon Griffonheart, and the Griffonhaunt became
known as Arglondar. That was many centuries ago. In
the centuries since, Arglondar grew and became strong. So strong, that
the dhouvarr of Khaladur sought refuge in Arglondar, when the Dark
One's Conquest reached the Spine of Korthas in the year 1099 DE,
the Year of the Dark One's Rise. Arglondar withstood Sarvorath's undead
and monstrous armies for the duration of the Great War, but not without
taking great losses. At the Battle of Highcrest, thousands upon thousands
of arglondarans lost their lives, and Highcrest would henceforth be known
as Mournstone. But all that is in the past. The Great War ended 138 years
ago, when Auluras Amathane vanquished Sarvorath, and Arglondar has
seen over a century of peace. But things are about to change again...
A darkness is forming in the Ylrim Mountains north of Arglondar, a darkness
with a heart full of vengeance, a darkness that will sweep over Arglondar
like a storm. Who will stand against this darkness?...
Welcome to the recruitment thread for Darkness over Arglondar.
The game is set in my homebrew world, Myrndur, a world engulfed
by an omnipresent invisible weave of raw magical power called Myst.
This is the second pbp game I will be running in Myrndur, and
both games will serve as playtests and inspiration for creating
the Mystworld: Realms of Myrndur campaign setting.
Note that the campaign setting is a work in progress.
I expect:
Things that are different:
Current iteration of the Mystworld: Realms of Myrndur pdf: Link.
The other game set in Mystworld: Link.
Character Generation:
• Races: The races of Myrndur can be found here.
• Traits: Two.
• Starting Wealth: Average by Class
• Alignment: Any
• HP: Max at 1st level, Half + 1 each additional level
Dotting for interest
Hi Movin.
I think I'd prefer to see your Dhouvarr Alchemist, although if you'd really really like to play Koroku Windstrider, I'd allow it.
First of all, I noticed that a table containing Extracts per day and Abiogenesis was missing, so check this link for that.
There's two reasons why I'd prefer you playing a dhouvarr alchemist over a koroku windstrider. One is that the windstrider is meant to be a class exclusive to the aratheël for lore reasons, although I might revise that. The way of the arith-lashar (windstrider) is an ancient aratheël martial art that is passed down from aratheël master to apprentice. Second reason is playtest reasons. I have a windstrider in my other game, and I don't have an alchemist.
You get the same number of extracts per day as a Pathfinder Alchemist (see link above). The alchemist doesn't use myst-weaving rules for his extracts. Neither for Supernatural and Extraordinair abilities. He does however use myst-weaving rules for Spell-like abilities.
Alchemists can select feats such as Craft Wondrous Item. For item crafting we'll work it into the game in a sensible manner.
Regarding the armor DR, magical weapons for one, ignores armor DR. I might work other ways in.
This campaign looks very interesting to me and for some reason is making me want to play an arcane trickster even more than usual. I may enter a trickster build sometime tonight for review, any advice using your new content is more than welcome.
Would you be allowing firearms?
@Alistus Consider the race Krimir with a decent Wis. The krimir gets the ability to re-roll a saving throw, skill check, or attack roll
as many times per day as its wisdom modifier (minimum of 1/day).
@MisterLurch I will be allowing firearms yes.
@Movin Now I get it. Disregard that bit. An alchemist will gain new formulas by leveling, reflecting his time studying here and there.
You can still choose to play as a Koroku if you want.
Regarding armor as DR, I'm basing the rules on the the PF variant rules for armor as DR. You can find them here. According to those magical armor has DR/Adamantine.
To negate the caution about the alternate spellcasting rules, here are a few examples of how it would work (keep in mind that a round is only six seconds):
Example 1
A level 1 wizard wants to cast Shield in an area of normal Myst density. He wears a magical bracelet which functions as a focus for channeling the Myst (reduces casting time with 1 action) and he has the feat Quick Casting I (which further reduces casting with 1 action). He begins casting the spell.
Result: Shield takes one action to cast. The Shield has a duration of 1 minute (10 rounds).
Example 2
A level 1 wizards wants to cast Burning Hands on an enemy in an area dense with Myst. The wizard doesn't have any foci or feats that reduce casting time.
Result: Burning Hands takes two actions to cast (1 round). Burning Hands does 1d4/level fire damage (max 5d4), and since the Myst is dense the caster gains Caster Level +2. Burning Hands does 3d4 fire damage.
I like your character concept. Looking forward to see him with name and crunch and fluff.
Drawbacks are permitted yes.
The magus would make his attacks at a –2 penalty and the casting time for that round would count as one action's worth of casting.
Regarding the Armor=DR rules, the characters with armor are taking less damage and are less vulnerable than they would normally be, but that just allows for a bit more challenging encounters.
Hi,
Haven't had the time to fully dig into the pdf. Some things did pop out to me :
- Is there a specific reason why races have hit dice?
- If I'm reading the rules on mystweaving right, the fact they have to spend several actions weaving the myst will not be the biggest problem for spellcasters. The fact that you also have a limited energy pool which restores slowly will eventually be a bigger problem. But I think that is the intention of the rules. Correct me if I am wrong.
- How do spell-like abilities interact with the rules on mystweaving?
- In the races document you have the Akavali. They are natural Psionics. Which Psionics ruleset does one use for these? (If one would want to be a psionic character). And how does Psionics interact with the mystweaving?
- You mention the feat Quick Casting I in this topic and Perfect Two-Weapon Fighting in the pdf. I assume these will be added to the document at some point.
- Is there a list of the Defense Bonus progression for classes not in the pdf? And are there any changes to these classes? Like for example the regular fighter you mentioned getting armor compatibility.
- Am I getting it right that armor gives you a bonus to your AC, but also grants that same bonus as DR?
One more question. What's the starting level? I am currently assuming 1, but I can't find it anywhere in your opening post.
@Movin Magnes looking good, Movin. One thing I think must be an error, is that he has 72 hp.
@Theorythmus
level Def bonus
1 +2
2 +2
3 +3
4 +3
5 +3
6 +4
7 +4
8 +4
9 +5
10 +5
11 +5
12 +6
13 +6
14 +6
15 +7
16 +7
17 +7
18 +8
19 +8
20 +8
Armor Compatibility
Because they are trained to shrug off blows rather than relying on agility to dodge them, fighters have lower natural Defense bonuses than other fighting classes. However, fighters benefit more from armor. When a fighter wears armor or carries a shield, his class Defense bonus stacks with the equipment bonuses of the armor and shield.
Thanks for the quick response.
I'm thinking of playing some form of spellcasting person as it seems like an interesting, yet somewhat difficult system. :)
I've got a few more questions :
1) Does Psionic manifesting work with the same rules as mystweaving or does it not interact with it at all?
2) Akavali get "racial" power points, which state that they get added to a psionic class as bonus points if they actually take one, but what does "The akavali's natural psionic ability functions as that of a psion." mean?
3) Again about the Akavali, the racial feat Mind Over Body, states that they may use their WIS mod instead of CON mod for hp. I assume it only affect that and that Fortitude saves and Energy score (if relevant) is still based on CON.
4) How do lvl 0 spells/powers interact with mystweaving? I assume they don't cost energy?
5) Am I reading the mystweaving rules right in that prepared arcane casters (wizards, witches, ...) don't automatically learn new spells at level up, but the spontaneous ones do? How difficult is it for a wizard to learn new spells?
6) Energy replenishes with the use of potions/healing spells. At what rate do they replenish? The same amount as HP regained?
7) Does Energy also replenish from supernatural/extraordinary abilities such as an Akavali's Accelerated Healing I or II (if they took those feats) or for example a cleric's channel energy ability?
8) What happens if you take damage while mystweaving? (For example, you are taking more than one round to cast your spell and someone hits you with a sword)
9) Can you interrupt mystweaving yourself and continue at a later point? For example, weave one round, move twice the next round, weave again the round after?
10)Can one combine mystweaving with other actions? Moving with one action, while weaving with another, maybe even actively defend yourself while weaving?
11) Is it realistic for a lvl 1 character to have a magical focus item to reduce casting time? (or in other words, what does such an item cost?)
Hope you don't mind the amount of questions :) I also know that I am mostly asking questions about mechanics, but this is mainly so I don't have to be busy wondering about it when it might happen and I can focus on the other aspects of the game.
I'm currently looking mostly in 2 directions qua character :
An Akavali Vitalist or an Ikaji of currently undetermined class.
No problem.
Glad you are interested in playing a spellcaster.
1) Psionic manifesting works with its own rules.
2) It means that if they aren't a psionic class, the psionic powers they gain access to are those of a psion.
3) You assume correctly. Mind Over Body only applies to hp.
4) They don't cost energy.
5) It won't be difficult. A wizard would typically pay a fee to become a member of a wizards' guild where he'll have access to most spells.
6) The Energy replenished from potions and healing spells is the same as the amount of hp regained.
7) Energy doesn't replenish from an Akavali's Accelerated Healing but it does from a cleric's channel energy ability.
8) If you are injured while mystweaving you have to make a concentration check.
9) No, the mystweaving has to be maintained with at least one action each round.
10) Yes
11) You can start with a focus item. It would cost 200 gp, take whatever form you want, and it'll reduce casting time with 1 action. The reduced casting time for foci doesn't stack. The focus with the highest casting time reduction applies.
I don't mind the questions at all. I understand they need to be asked. Hope I answered satisfactory :)
Would love to see someone roleplay an Akavali, so an Akavali Vitalist would be great. Whatever you decide on, I am looking forward to see your character take form.
@hooded figure I hope you do. Would love to see a bhakiri. The bhakiri is one of my favorite races.
I still have some questions, but I think I have enough of an idea to start building my character. Still not certain which way I would go :)
A bit divided on what to play, as I would indeed think the Akavali Vitalist has much potential, but from what I read it would not be much affected by the mystweaving spellcasting system.
Let's see what the dice rolls have to say.
17
11
17
16
16
5
Hmm, That's a very funky stat division. Wouldn't know how to put these, as a 5 is quite limiting for most stats :)
So now back to the questions :
1) Assuming I read your answer correctly that "Psionic manifesting works with its own rules."
1a) Psionic characters do not interact with the myst?
1b) Do not use energy?
1c) just use the rules found in the Psionics Unleashed book for powers known & power points per day?
2) Would a vitalist using his Collective ability be capable of separately influencing the amount of HP and Energy a person heals. Or does the Energy replenishment go where the distributed HP go? (I'm assuming this last one, but would seem funky as a concept to me.)
3) As we would be starting with average starting wealth I am uncertain how one would start with a focus at lvl 1, but I could be wrong.
Dotting this page.
Seems interesting so far. Considering of creating "Acolyte of Dragon Matron" with a black pseudodragon (going towards acid)
Rolling the stats to see how lucky I am:
13
9
12
18
10
18
well... aint that interesting. 1 Stat clearly under 10 but otherwise charming fellow.
EDIT: Hm, got really interested lorewise towards Bhakiri, so why the heck not. Seems like a fun combination and could strife for some interesting dialogues and interactions between players & npcs
@Theorythmus You may reroll the 5.
Answers:
1a) Psionic characters do not interact with the Myst, at least not the ambient Myst.
1b) They do not use Energy, but Power points.
1c) Yes.
2) Energy replenishment goes where the hp goes.
3) I'm considering making a background trait which allows for greater starting wealth. But a focus won't be hard for you to come by.
@Grovo Sounds fun. If you go with bhakiri, you and hooded figure could have a shared background.
@Sabrik Just use a horse like normal. A bhakiri riding a stag would be too much antlers :)
I can autopilot your character on weekends, no problem.
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Here is a basic crunch
AC:16(+2dex,+4armor,+1sheild)
Speed:30ft(20 in armor)
Saves: fort:+4 ref:+2 will:+1
BAB:+1 CMD:14 CMB:+4
Mele: spear +4(1d8+3)x3(crit) 20ft(thrown)
Ranged:short bow+3(1d6+2)x3(crit)
Featsshake it off(teamwork), endurance
HP:10
AC:16(+4natral+1dex) speed:50ft
Str:16
Dex:13
Con:15
Int:2
Wiz:12
Cha:6
Mele:bite+3(1d4+3), 2hoves+1(1d6+1)
Backpack: hooded lantern, 3pt oil, travelers outfit, 1weeks rations,10arows, short bow.
Challenge:1/day: +1attack vs. Challenge
@Sabrik If you don't have enough money for a saddle, you can have one for free.
How did you get your attribute scores - did you use point buy?
Base is 10. But if your scores look like this before racial modifiers:
STR: 15 DEX: 15 CON: 15 INT: 10 WIS: 10 CHA: 14
then I get 26 points spent...
Interested how HP will be done? Adding both Class & Race HP together or taking the higher one?
[Grovo here with some shape on his Bhakiri]
<-- that's another 5, I assume you will allow me one more reroll.
@Bhalur Cool name and portrait. You only get HP from class. It was an oversight that I didn't remove the racial hit dice from the pdf. Racial hit dice was something I considered for a time, but went away from.
@Theorythmus Looks like the gods want you to have a 5. Muhahaha! Kidding aside, you get to take the 12.
Another question regarding my black pseudodragon-> Noticed that there is still spot / hide / move silently and wondered if I should change them according to Perception but combine M-S and Hide together and take the middle value [what I try to say is that should it be like Stealth +9]
Yep. Spot is Perception. And combine M-S and Hide to +10 Stealth.
Now I get 19 points spent.
Character is ready to be inspected.
Just need to get background up and maybe weave it together with "hooded figure"
I've opened the discussion thread for you to weave a background together at.
Do you have typical age/size/weight type stuff figured out for the Lhurienathi?
Also, when they shift, what happens to their gear?
@MisterLurch Nope, just use elf, although lhurienathi are stockier than the typical elf. Haven't really thought of what happens to their gear when a lhurienathi shift, but for ease of the game, I'll say that their gear becomes part of the wolf form.
@Movin That sounds like a great idea. Magnes the Moonshiner. Heheheh. I like it :)
Sounds good to me.
I need to finish up equipment and background (background is mostly formed but still in my head). But I think the rest is done.
This is Kevroth the Lhurienathi gunslinger.
@Kevroth Cool character concept. Looking forward to read his background.
@Movin He isn't a brewmaster for nought.
Both of you can go ahead and join the others in the Discussion thread.