Nightflier's Return to Korvosa Recruitment Thread

[nightflier]

Okay, so my Midnight game is pretty much running on its own. There are nearly 3000 posts and the players are reaching 3rd level. That game is probably one of the best low-level games I ever DMed. But Midnight is limited in scope so I can't do everything I want. So, here comes Return to Korvosa - my next gaming project and my first game set in Golarion.

I am looking for 6-8 players. 28 point buy, all Pathfinder material is allowed as well as stuff from UA, on case to case basis.

As always, those players who dedicate their time to write detailed and well thought out backgrounds can take bonus feat.

It is required that PCs are familiar with Korvosa and that they have visited city before.

Two players have already expressed interest, so I am looking for six more at the most.

The game starts at 1st level.

[Electric Monk]

Do you want a fully-realise character or just a concept at this stage?

P.S. Either way, i'm interested!!!

P.P.S. If anyone else wants background info on Korvosa for character generation there is some info in the Players Guide for the "Curse of the Crimson Throne" adventure path... (hope that's OK to use nightflier?)

[Aventi D´Gaudon]

Would like to jump in as well. Got cleric of Shelyn in mind. Need to just flesh him :)

[nightflier]

Just concepts at this point. My games typically start two or three weeks after recruitment is finished, so there is more than enough time for fleshing out the characters.

[nightflier]

Electric Monk wrote:

Do you want a fully-realise character or just a concept at this stage?

P.S. Either way, i'm interested!!!

P.P.S. If anyone else wants background info on Korvosa for character generation there is some info in the Players Guide for the "Curse of the Crimson Throne" adventure path... (hope that's OK to use nightflier?)

As I've said, everything published by Paizo is open. You can also use stuff from Unearthed Arcana, but with my approval.

Also, all 3x Ed. familiar feats are allowed.

[Diskordant]

I see him as a weapon specialist fighter, or if Book of nine swords is available a Crusader of Desna, he's just not pious enough to be a paladin.

The "Great" Miguel
CG Human Fighter

Basic Description::

Miguel is an ex-pirate, turned world traveler. He loves three things: Desna, travel, and his sword, though not always in that order. He is a fighter trying to become in truth as good with the weapon he carries as he believes himself to already be.

Miguel is a formidable sight. He stands just over six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has dark hair and light eyes and a somewhat condescending grin ever-present on his otherwise warm face. He carries a falchion on his back and appears to be very comfortable with it's weight and that of his armor, like a man in a uniform. His cloak and boots are always travel worn for he calls only the night sky and his dreams home.

Background::

The Great Miguel was the firstborn of twins to a prostitute who served in the slums in Korvosa. Their father was first mate on a pirate ship, and after a particularly good hall he went for some entertainment. That resulted in Miguel and Manuel. Miguel's had a small amount of training in the Calistrian temple where his mother would sometimes "volunteer her services," gave him a basic knowledge of Desna and her domain over travelers. He later sought out info of his own. With a love of Desna Miguel's feet began to itch, and as they approached the age of majority they sought out their father with the help of a particularly fond priestess and joined on his ship. Manuel was born with his fathers love of the sea, while Miguel was more drawn to the art of the sword then the call of the ocean. It didn't take long before Miguel couldn't handle the confines of a life devoted to the sea so feeling homesick he returned home to hone his sword skills.

Personality::

"Alone and outnumbered The great Miguel once bested three marauding pirates!" Miguel has been lucky. Though not really a personality trait, it has shaped his personality. Miguel believes himself to be better with the sword then he truly is. This primarily comes down to him defeating rivals he could not have beaten without luck to have given him the upper hand. Pirates who tried to board his ship while it was weakened after a good haul before getting to port found themselves always slipping on a loose board on the deck giving Miguel an opportunity to land a decisive blow. Or when boarding a merchant ship Miguel was faced with three superior swordsmen who were all dispatched by a snapped line that caused the sail to pull a loose rope tripping up their feet, throwing them off balance and right into Miguel's assault. Miguel is not completely unaware of his luck, but he certainly thinks its not quite as important as his skill. His personal motto is "Some say better lucky than good, I believe best to be lucky and good." His delusions of grandeur make Miguel rather fearless, and prone to stupidity. His worship of Desna and his history of everything turning out okay make the "discretion" part of valor a completely alien concept to him. He willing throws himself into the fray without thought of personal safety. He willing goes where others fear without worry of repercussion.

Aside from his superiority complex Miguel is a very likable guy. He follows his heart and encourages others to do the same. If he weren't so oblivious to danger he would make a good leader, as his refusal to even contemplate the possibility of failure is rather contagious. He has a joking, never very serious attitude, and even sees death as little more then just a journey to a new realm, and nothing to be saddened by.

I am able to commit to 1 post a day, and can usually do more. I am in Western US GMT -8

[nightflier]

Diskordant wrote:

I see him as a weapon specialist fighter, or if Book of nine swords is available a Crusader of Desna, he's just not pious enough to be a paladin.

The "Great" Miguel
CG Human Fighter

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Only PFRP material is available for this game, sorry. Do you insist on that name? "Miguel" does not sound like korvosan name. But if you insist, buy all means, welcome aboard.

[Diskordant]

nightflier wrote:

Only PFRP material is available for this game, sorry. Do you insist on that name? "Miguel" does not sound like korvosan name. But if you insist, buy all means, welcome aboard.

This is actually an update to a character I played in what was supposed to be a 1 shot adventure that lasted months in the early days of 3.0 (right after sword and fist was released). I was making fun of FFIX's Miguel as well as being inspired by an obscure anime character who's personality this is based off of, who frequently referred to himself as "The Great Miguel." When we initially decided it was gonna go longer then one or to nights I hated the name too. But it's grown on me after all this time.

I'm not dead set on it, I'll look for more appropriate Golarion names for him and his brother.

[scranford]

Craft Dots 1d17 + 23 ⇒ (7) + 23 = 30

Don't think I've played a roguish character in a PbP yet (Well not one that lived beyond the opening scene...poor Chyressa), but for a twist I'd like to head for the Arcane Trickster Prestiege class down the road, so I'll need a few Arcane levels as well. According to the makeup of the other characters I can head towards either Wizard or Bard with the Arcane levels. I'll wait and see who else joins before making that determination. Looking forward to the game.

[The Great Katallin]

The Great Miguel and his brother Manuel return from the Karvosian assessor with new writs of identity, they are now The Great Katallin and his brother Kazital.

[nightflier]

I'm gonna wait till tomorrow and then open Discussion Thread, so that we can begin character creation. I suppose that in time all slots will be filled.

[Diskordant]

nightflier wrote:

I'm gonna wait till tomorrow and then open Discussion Thread, so that we can begin character creation. I suppose that in time all slots will be filled.

Fine by me, I was actually headed to bed when I saw your post(it's already past my normal time to get up). I'll be back in a few hours.

[Mark Thomas 66]

I'm thinking an Oracle of Fire. Weird, alluring much like the element that gifts her with knowledge and understanding. Get too close you may be burned.

[nightflier]

Mark Thomas 66 wrote:

I'm thinking an Oracle of Fire. Weird, alluring much like the element that gifts her with knowledge and understanding. Get too close you may be burned.

Welcome aboard, Mark.

[Genesys]

I'm relatively new to PbP, but not to roleplaying in any sort - I would love to join with my concept of a summoner/eidolon pairing is two lovers, though one has passed on. Hope to get in! :)

[havoc xiii]

I'm interested as well as is my fiancé if you have room for two more if not oh well. But with out further ramblings my concept is a two weapon fighter (who wishes to take oversized two weapon fighting but understands if he can't) who's fighting style was taught to him from his father before he was murdered for refusing to teach it to some noble so he could use it as a tool for killing
indiscriminately. More later if its fine. And her's is a paladin.

[nightflier]

Hmmm... It seems to me that I'll have to open that Discussion Thread sooner than I thought. Here is the link to the thread.

[grmnbln]

I would like to play and I'll make an alchemist.

[nightflier]

grmnbln wrote:

I would like to play and I'll make an alchemist.

Go ahead and create a character.

[scranford]

Nightflier,

Is this set before, after, during the Curse of the Crimson Throne, or does/did this ever happen?

[Vanulf Wulfson]

Couple of questions?
Am I too late for consideration?
You mention a 28 point buy, Are you using the 3.5 DMG (base 8) or the Pathfinder system (base 10)?
Will you be using traits?

[Mark Thomas 66]

Zariah is underway, background may take a day or two.

[LostSoul]

Also wondering if you are still taking petitions? Was thinking of making a Wizard, thanks.

[Lamplighter]

Hi folks,

I'd love to get in on this game - I can commit to daily posts, usually late evenings in GMT+6 (Central Time). I present for your consideration Mallox Lamplighter, human monk.

Family Background:

Spoiler:

Mallin's parents travelled the world, and when they had children they did not end their travels. Mallin and his twin brother Thaddeus were born in Varisia, in a caravan travelling from Magnimar to Cheliax. The boys grew up in Korvosa, where the young family stopped for several years. At age 4 the boys were joined by a two more twins: sister, Alyssium, and a brother, Garren. The family continued a wandering lifestyle, visiting many nations. During this time, the children were often left for days or weeks at whatever local monastery, temple or church would have them while their parents went out in search of ancient secrets.

When the boys were 15, their parents left them at a temple of Shelyn in Brevoy and left on an expedition to Claw Point in the eastern mountains. They never returned. Garren blamed his siblings for their parents death, and cause enough strife that the family was split up to avoid violence. All four children went to different orphanages.

Character Background:

Spoiler:

Mallin was raised in a monastery to Irori, and learned the ways of self-perfection. After his training was complete, Mallow was allowed to leave the monastery upon reaching the age of adulthood. He seeks to prove his worth and attain knowledge of the world and himself.

The catch: during his training, Mallin has also heard the call of another voice deep inside himself, a voice that is at odds with the calm and serene nature of Irori's teachings. This voice is from his latent abberant bloodline, which will manifest in future years as sorcerous power. He will resist this conflict, and dealing with it will be a big part of the roleplay aspect of this character.

Character concept:

Spoiler:

I don't like dump stats, so I'll have a pretty rounded ability score, with emphasis on dex, wis and charisma. Skills will be based on backgronud and not just "good" ones, reflectnig his youth as a self-sufficient traveler. The multi-class into sorcerer should be interesting as well.

[nightflier]

Wanulf, Lost Soul and Lamplighter, the game is full right now, but you can create characters in case that someone drops out.