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Shadows of Aris - Group #2
This will be our OOC Thread from now on. You can still refer back to the old one for general talk about Aris and comparing exploits with your fellow adventurers.
Here is the game thread for our current campaign.
Here is where you'll find the General Thread we used to use.
Here is the Incomplete site for Shadows of Aris. I'm working on trying to get it updated and tooled around with new facts and stories and histories and the like.
Anything I missed?
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Reporting in - background will be done by about 5 PM EST tomorrow. Expect much awesome and... corruption? Nah...
EDIT: It might change a couple things, such as his position in this whole matter, but it won't upset my intro post, that's for sure.
Did some editing of Tristan I think everything is above water changed his weapon and armor.
Here Trying to get it together tonight. Merry Christmas guys.
Merry Christmas to you too! :-) Eager to see your entry into the Grand Hall.
As I said OOC in the PBP thread, I updated Thral's profile to include all his crunch, plus I put up a new version of his character sheet for anyone interested.
The beginning of Tristan starts nine months before his birth when a group of undead hunters snuck into the keep of a known Vampire lord. They had planned their move perfectly they took out the human guards on the outside silently as well as the skeletal on the inside. The only problem was the Lord of the keep had known they were planning this from the start one of the men of the group was a traitor and seeked immortality. When they reached his main room they found him lounging in a chair one leg thrown up over the arm of his chair. The naked bodies of numerous female corpses scattered on the floor from his feeding.
"I had been wondering how long it would take you all to get here."
He said as he remained seated seemingly unnerved by the three men and one women named Igraine standing before him.
"Kyle do be a dear and help me with this problem." He said to one of the three men. "What is this bast.. One of his ex-allies asked before his question was cut of in a gurgle of blood as the traitor's blade plunged into his throat.
The remaining man and the women both fought Kyle and it seemed as if they would win until the Vampire came behind the remaining man Brandon and brought his large greatsword down and cleaved him in half. Well that was entertaining, now for the main course./b] He said with a wicked smile and a hungry look in his eye as he dropped the blade and slammed his fist into the side of the woman's face.
When she finally awoke she noticed three things; one she was no longer in the keep, two she was naked, and three she was pregnant. Well it didn't take long to realize what that bastard had done to her rather than kill her he had left her with an abomination growing inside her. She had heard of this type of creature but had never believed it could actually be done.
It was then in some dark dank cellar she decided to use the creature growing inside her to hunt and the kill the bastard responsible. First Kyle and then the Vampire Mordred. She spent the nine months of her pregnancy in hiding while gathering information on Kyle and Mordred. When Tristan was born he had a full set of stark white hair and piercing red eyes...just like his father...Igraine thought with contempt.
Tristan was always trying to get his mothers affection excelling at every task she presented to him, but she only treated him with scorn and contempt. She taught him how to fight, how to hunt, and most importantly how to kill. His one friend was the tiger cub he had rescued when he was 12 he was amazed that his mother let him raise the cub. When he turned 15 she left to find Kyle and finally kill him. She never returned. Since then Tristan has hunted those who should no longer exist those who have escaped Karone's embrace.
When he turned 19 he met an elven bard named Aira who for what ever reason seemed to be interested in a pitiful wretch like him. When they first met she was being backed into a corner by some lowlife thug who couldn't take no for an answer. Just as Tristan reached them he heard a loud bang and watched as the thug slumped to the ground dead with a bullet between his eyes. [b]Can I help you? She asked he green eyes sparking in the dim light of the alley as she calmly steps over the corpse and loads another bullet into her gun. I heard the commotion and was trying to help. He said staring into her jade green eyes. Could I be so bold as to buy you a drink.. He said somewhat hesitantly. Completely entranced by this beautiful women.
It didn't take long into their conversation that not only was she attractive but her mind was just as beautiful if not more. When he told her what he was and what he did rather than be appalled or frightened she did the strangest thing she grab him and kissed him on the lips then held him close.
Soon after the two married and since then they have been traveling hunting for any information about Kyle, Mordred, and now Tristan's mother Igraine. They are currently headed towards the Grand Hall of the Arisan High Council, in the city of Ren in hopes that their may be someone their who can shed some light on what had happened to his mother.
Small correction on my post and inventory - the gem is an emerald. Anyways, looking forward to who else walks in - might post again though, just for safe measures...
Greetings ALL! I am very sorry to have inconvenienced anyone with my extremely sluggish post. Due to the holidays, I finally was able to get around to posting. Merry Christmas all from the good ole state of the flamingo, Florida (the only state that can use a flamingo lawn decoration for any occasion, and I do mean ANY!)
Aria's History will be complete by the end of tomorrow.
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Good to have you on board, Aria. Happy Christmas and Merry Holidays from Florida as well.
Also, note taken, Luc. Emerald it is.
I'll wait for Aria and Loren to post and let you lot mingle for a bit before I add the next post. No rush or anything. And for any of you that've taken a look at the other group's thread, yes, I am copy/pasting the first few posts of mine as well since those are the "Getting the Story Started" posts. Setting the background and whatnot.
I'll be sending you an e-mail today or tomorrow on why he carries that specific gem, and why it's important I specify. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to those who read this thread before the Pub thread. :)
Merry Christmas to everyone from cold and snowy Milwaukee, WI! And many thanks to our DM for the awesome present! Woo-hoo!! It's just my size...
What happened to Loren and Christopher?
Great question. I was hoping we'd have everyone here by now, but it is the holiday season still. Maybe by Wednesday?
Well Aria shall be done tonight so at least then we can have some party mingling, cause I don't see any of the current guys starting any conversations. Definitely not Tristan.
Hey, Ronin. I got a friend who's looking to join a PbP for the first time, and if we have any openings left (unsure since Chris hasn't really spoken up yet) if you could review his character?
He had a journal entry on here for a game I had planned to run, but fell apart soon after. If we ever get room, let me know so I can get 'im in here.
Ok has anyone purchased the. Bestiary 2 yet and can give me the exacts on the dhampir's issue with light, the detect undead ability, and the resistance to level drain. Was going to buy it today but I just can't justify $10 for a single page of a 300 something page book.
Edit: Aria shall be posting in an hour or so, her character got fully completed last night around 1ish and Loren is still in he just didn't know we had already started :) missed the threads I believe I emailed him though.
Ok has anyone purchased the. Bestiary 2 yet and can give me the exacts on the dhampir's issue with light, the detect undead ability, and the resistance to level drain. Was going to buy it today but I just can't justify $10 for a single page of a 300 something page book.
Argh! Mine shipped a couple days ago, don't have it yet. Hopefully someone else has it handy for ya. Otherwise, depending on the vagaries of the USPS Priority Mail system, I'll answer as soon as mine arrives.
Edit: Ninja'd by Ronin. How appropriate! :-D
Thanks Ronin and Thral. Also Ronin you don't have to answer or tell me the exact area but you said your in Florida what part exactly as in north or south?
Whenever you get a chance can you send me the info please. :)
Don't drop me. I have hung on from the beginning we lost our internet but it is back up.
@Loren if my post bothers you in anyway I can retcon it. I just though it added a little. Seeing as Tristan is half-vampire he would have a slight idea as to what a lycan is though he doesn't know that you are obviously. Though he can quickly pick up that there is something about him that is different.
No worries. I'm going to respond here in the next few minutes. But wait. Whoa. Whoa. Dhampir is a half vampire?! Alright. I might have to purchase this bestiary 2 now. Damn you paizo! More importantly, I assume that it's pretty obvious that you're not human what with your red eyes and your demeanor. Would it be obvious exactly what you are? Also, where is Caernhold/Seresu in the grand scheme of things? Would I meet hostility if I mentioned my place of origin, and/or would it make it painfully obvious that I am a lycanthrope?
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If you're trying not to make it painfully obvious, I'd suggest NOT mentioning Caernhold specifically. Seresu is more alright as its just another country, but Caernhold IS the place to be for lycans of all kind.
Just letting you guys know that I'll hold off posting anything until you guys are certain you're ready to continue. So just let me know in here when you're all "introduced" and ready to roll.
No rush though. Just wanted to let ya'll know.
No worries. I'm going to respond here in the next few minutes. But wait. Whoa. Whoa. Dhampir is a half vampire?! Alright. I might have to purchase this bestiary 2 now. Damn you paizo! More importantly, I assume that it's pretty obvious that you're not human what with your red eyes and your demeanor. Would it be obvious exactly what you are? Also, where is Caernhold/Seresu in the grand scheme of things? Would I meet hostility if I mentioned my place of origin, and/or would it make it painfully obvious that I am a lycanthrope?
I'll leave the decision of whether or not you'd be able to tell what Tristan is easily up to Ronin. I'd say that it would be hard to tell exactly what he is unless someone channeled positive energy to damage undead even then someone would probably just assume he was undead.
@Ronin let me know if that's not cool that I used the Northern Deadlands in that way and I can have Thral be from somewhere else -- he needs to be from a remote, isolated, and wild area. I'm retconning his old backstory to use your world and pantheon.
Having a Goddess of air to work with is AWESOME for his elemental bloodline, BTW, and with how I did his build having him be in a group that worships Isaura is really perfect.
OH! And, while I'm ready to advance whenever, I'm also interested in hearing how Tristan, Lauren, and Aria respond. But it can wait. I'm happy to go along with the pace that works for the group.
Luc is prepared - sorry for a short post, but I need to run out the door. Cheers!
Tristan and Aria are ready to continue when ever.
Hmmmm where are you?
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Kicking Chris down and out for now until he shows back up. We'll continue with rolling with five unless someone else shows up and wants in. I know we've had a few people but no responses from those people have made me less than enthusiastic about throwing them a bone. Just so you lot know, I am watching you guys and will update soon.
Ok anyone who wants to make a request can make one at any time now for me to draw their weapons and possibly character for this rp. Can't promise the characters will look great, but I can say the weapons will look good currently working on Aria's weapons and mine and can do anyone else's who wants them done for no charge of course. :) Also Ronin would it be alright for Aria's gun to have a short dagger blade attached to the bottom of the barrel?
Ok anyone who wants to make a request can make one at any time now for me to draw their weapons and possibly character for this rp. Can't promise the characters will look great, but I can say the weapons will look good currently working on Aria's weapons and mine and can do anyone else's who wants them done for no charge of course. :) Also Ronin would it be alright for Aria's gun to have a short dagger blade attached to the bottom of the barrel?
Are you kidding me? That would be amazing! As I said IC, Thral's twin swords basically look like a slightly westernized Japanese daisho set.
So that WAS your drawing of your weapon. I meant to ask but kept forgetting. Very rad!
I wish that I could clam that as my work but its not :( I'm working on getting a deviant art account tomorrow and I will see what I can do,
I wish that I could clam that as my work but its not :( I'm working on getting a deviant art account tomorrow and I will see what I can do,
Gotcha. Nonetheless, I'm eager to see what you do! Provide linkage when you have it.
Ok for anyone who wants me to do a piece may I please have an email I may reach you on? So I can get the specifics for your stuff with out clogging the ooc thread. Cause like for Thral's swords I have some interesting ideas already (as the katana is one of my favorite swords to draw and have many different blades to reference from some handforged folded very nice blades) involving the blade shape, tsuba, tsuka, and the kashira. Or blade, handguard, hilt, and the pommel.
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May have a few commissions for you to do myself, Tristan. Answered your emails and stop apologizing for them. I don't have a problem with emails. That's why that one is my RP Email account anyways. -chuckles- Considering creating a new folder just for your emails though. Lol.
Also, responded with my thoughts on Loren's build. I think we talked about the 3.5 Weretiger without the Curse of Lycanthropy ability and using a 20 Point Build.
For Aria's weapon, I don't have a problem with the variant gunblade.
Not sure about your email and a revolver, but I'll look into how I can balance things. Already like the way the Firearms have been balanced. Also, for anyone with Firearm Weapons Proficiency, I've changed it to just Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Firearms). Please make the necessary changes.
Working on other ideas at moment as well. If there are any questions, feel free to ask.
I suppose this is easier havocxiii@yahoo.com for anyone who wants drawings.
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Alright, I will get to work on a build, let me know if there is a particular spot you want me to fill and I will take it. :) I don't mind i'm used to filling in where needed.
Sorry Rizzym looks like I followed you this time xD lol.
I was thinking of taking a Cleric/Wizard/Mystic Theurge so I could fill in a more rounded support role~
Let me know if this will Jive well with everyone ^^;
If those are your HP we are starting at lvl 7.
(Corerue) Here is Ninn, I still need to hammer out a background but this is at least a rough draft to get things rolling.
The god I chose was Soleil and I need to dig up some info on here.
Anyway let me know what you think and be brutal, its been a while since I played a caster/healer type~ Thanks!
NINN ELEN'LAIN CR 6
Female Aasimar Cleric 3 Mystic Theurge 1 Wizard 3
NG Medium Outsider (Native)
Init +2; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 18. . (+6 armor, +2 Dex, +1 natural, +1 deflection)
hp 43 (3d8+4d6+14)
Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +11
Resist acid 5, cold 5, electricity 5
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 Battle Aspergillum +4 (1d6+1/20/x2)
Ranged +1 Crossbow, Light +4 (1d8+1/19-20/x2)
Special Attacks Sun's Blessing
Spell-Like Abilities Daylight (1/day), Rebuke Death (7/day)
Cleric Spells Known (CL 4, 3 melee touch, 5 ranged touch):
2 (3/day) Sound Burst (DC 16), Cure Moderate Wounds (DC 16), Shield Other, Silence (DC 16)
1 (4/day) Cure Light Wounds (DC 15), Entropic Shield (DC 15), Protection from Evil, Bless, Dancing Lantern
0 (at will) Light, Detect Magic, Create Water, Guidance
Wizard Spells Known (CL 4, 3 melee touch, 5 ranged touch):
2 (3/day) Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Invisibility
1 (4/day) Sleep (DC 14), Magic Missile, Mage Armor, Shield
0 (at will) Flare (DC 13), Prestidigitation (DC 13), Message, Read Magic
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STATISTICS
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Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 18, Cha 15
Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Arcane Armor Training, Combat Casting, Eschew Materials, Scribe Scroll, Turn Undead (DC 13), Wizard Weapon Proficiencies
Traits Dealmaker (1/week), Focused Mind
Skills Appraise +7, Craft: Weapons +6, Diplomacy +12, Fly +6, Heal +12, Knowledge: Arcana +12, Knowledge: Religion +10, Linguistics +10, Perception +6, Sense Motive +10, Spellcraft +13
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Halfling, Infernal
SQ Area Map: ????, Aura (Ex), Bonded Object: +1 Battle Aspergillum (1/day) (Sp), Channel Positive Energy 2d6 (5/day) (DC 13) (Su), Cleric Domain: Healing, Cleric Domain: Sun, Combined Spells (1st) (Su), Hand of the Apprentice (6/day) (Su), Ring of Sustenance, Spontaneous Casting
Combat Gear +1 Battle Aspergillum, +1 Crossbow, Light, +1 Kilted Mithral Armored Coat; Other Gear Amulet of Natural Armor +1, Area Map: ????, Bag, Waterproof (empty), Bandoleer, Blanket, Bloodblock (2), 2x Bolts (20), Cleric's vestments, Cooking kit, Efficient Quiver (1 @ 0.5 lbs), Fishing net, 25 sq. ft., Flash Powder (5), Fuse grenade (5), Grappling bolt, Handy Haversack (34 @ 36.5 lbs), Healer's kit (10 uses), Holy symbol, silver: Soleil, Ink (1 oz. vial, black), Inkpen, Potion of Cure Light Wounds (7), Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (3), Potion of Cure Serious Wounds (2), Potion of Displacement, Ring of Protection, +1, Ring of Sustenance, Sealing wax, Signal Horn, Signet ring, Smelling Salts (2), Spellbook (50 Pages), Surgeon's Tools, Tanglefoot bag (2), Wandermeal (per serving) (7)
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Arcane Armor Training Swift action: -10% arcane spell failure due to armor.
Area Map: ???? A geographically relevant map grants a user a +1 circumstance bonus on Survival checks made to navigate in the wilderness. It also can be used to grant the same bonus on Knowledge (dungeoneering) checks made to navigate underground.
Aura (Ex) The Cleric has an aura corresponding to his deity's alignment.
Bonded Object: +1 Battle Aspergillum (1/day) (Sp) DC 20 + spell level to cast spells without the bonded object. Once per day, you can cast any spell in your spellbook for free.
Channel Positive Energy 2d6 (5/day) (DC 13) (Su) A good cleric can channel positive energy to heal the living and injure the undead; an evil cleric can channel negative energy to injure the living and heal the undead.
Cleric Domain: Healing Granted Powers: Your touch staves off pain and death, and your healing magic is particularly vital and potent.
Cleric Domain: Sun Granted Powers: You see truth in the pure and burning light of the sun, and can call upon its blessing or wrath to work great deeds.
Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive.
Combined Spells (1st) (Su) You can prepare the spells of one spellcasting class using another classes' slots.
Damage Resistance, Acid (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Acid attacks.
Damage Resistance, Cold (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Cold attacks.
Damage Resistance, Electricity (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Electricity attacks.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Daylight (1/day) (Sp) Daylight once per day.
Eschew Materials Cast without materials, if material cost is <= 1gp.
Focused Mind +2 to Concentration checks
Hand of the Apprentice (6/day) (Su) Throw the melee weapon you are holding 6/day.
Rebuke Death (7/day) (Sp) Heal 1d4+1 damage to creatures at negative HP
Ring of Sustenance This ring continually provides its wearer with life-sustaining nourishment. The ring also refreshes the body and mind, so that its wearer needs only sleep 2 hours per day to gain the benefit of 8 hours of sleep. The ring must be worn for a full week before it begins to work. If it is removed, the owner must wear it for another week to reattune it to himself.
Faint conjuration; CL 5th; Forge Ring, create food and water; Price 2,500 gp.
Spontaneous Casting The Cleric can convert stored spells into Cure or Inflict spells.
Sun's Blessing (Su) +3 to channel positive energy's damage to undead.
Turn Undead (DC 13) Your Channel Energy can make undead flee.
ROCH HORSE, HEAVY (COMBAT TRAINED) CR 1
Male Horse, Heavy
NN Large Animal
Init +2; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 9. . (+2 Dex, -1 size)
hp 15 (2d8+6)
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1
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OFFENSE
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Spd 50 ft.
Melee Bite (Horse, Heavy) +3 (1d4+3/20/x2) and
. . Hooves x2 (Horse, Heavy) -2 x2 (1d6+1/20/x2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
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STATISTICS
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Str 16, Dex 14, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 7
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 17 (21 vs. Trip)
Feats Endurance, Run
Tricks Attack [Trick], Combat Riding [Trick], Come [Trick], Defend [Trick], Down [Trick], Guard [Trick], Heel [Trick]
Skills Fly +0, Perception +6, Stealth -2
Languages
SQ Combat Riding [Trick]
Other Gear Bit and bridle, Saddle (Military), Saddlebags (empty)
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Combat Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider into combat.
Endurance +4 to a variety of skill checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Run You run faster than normal.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ feet by sense of smell.
SABER and VIRGIL, COMBAT-TRAINED CR 1
Male Dog
NN Small Animal
Init +1; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +8
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AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 12. . (+1 Dex, +1 size, +1 natural)
hp 6 (1d8+2)
Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +1
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Spd 40 ft.
Melee Bite (Dog) +2 (1d4+1/20/x2)
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STATISTICS
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Str 13, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 11 (15 vs. Trip)
Feats Skill Focus: Perception
Tricks Attack [Trick], Down [Trick], Fighting [Trick], Stay [Trick]
Skills Fly +3, Perception +8, Stealth +5 Modifiers +4 to Survival when tracking by Scent, Acrobatics (Jump) +8
Languages
SQ Fighting [Trick]
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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+4 to Survival when tracking by Scent +4 to Survival when tracking by Scent.
Acrobatics (Jump) +8 (Ex) You gain the specified bonus to acrobatics checks made to jump.
Fighting [Trick] The animal has been trained to fight.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ feet by sense of smell.
And yes she is definitely a city girl from her skill list lol.
Ah yes well I forgot that part.
Also firearms use exploding dice and have a miss fire chance.
Firearms List:
Muzzle Loading Wheel-Lock Pistol
- Cost: 1 , 000 GP
- Damage: 3 d6
- Critical: x3
- Range: 10 ft
- Weight: 4 lbs
- Length: 1.5 ft
- Type: Piercing
Muzzle Loading Wheel-Lock Long Arm
- Cost: 1 ,500 GP
- Damage: 4 d6
- Critical: x3
- Range: 30 ft
- Weight: 8 lbs
- Length: 6 ft
- Type: Piercing
Breach Loading Pistol
- Cost: 6 ,000 GP
- Damage: 3 d6
- Critical: x3
- Range: 50 ft
- Weight: 2 lbs
- Length: 1 ft
- Type: Piercing
Breach Loading Rifle
- Cost: 10 ,000 GP
- Damage: 4 d6
- Critical: x3
- Range: 300 ft
- Weight: 5 lbs
- Length: 4 ft
- Type: Piercing
Muzzle Loading Ball Ammunition (10)
- Cost: 15 GP
- Weight: 1 lb
Muzzle Loading Black Powder (10 shots)
- Cost: 50 GP
- Weight: 1 lb
Breach loading cartridge (10)
- Cost: 100 GP
- Weight: 1 lb
Thanks bud, I will save it for later since I'm sure I need feats and such to wield one of these. For now I will stick with what I got =)