Yes, that is right. I am looking to do the entire adventure set in the "worlds largest dungeon" campaign setting, which was published by AEG a few years back. for more info, click here.
here is the setup:
1) starting point will be Karcau.
2) once in, the only way out is either natural tunnels, or through magic. But, since this dungeon was designed to keep creatures in, teleport and dimension spells have a greater chance of not working. Some of the zones even prevent teleport or dimension doors.
Character creation:
1) point buy: 25 pts
2) traits allowed: 2
3) use only pathfinder books for feats, items, spells, and equipment. if it can be found on thepathfinder src webpage then i will allow it.
4) write up a brief background story of how your character ended up in Karcau.
5)identify 1 item and have it be a family heirloom.
hint: this is completely underground...take that as you will.
party size: 4 (6 if the backstory is awesome)
start date: 8 aug, which is this monday.
Posts per day: 1. im a realist, i know life happens, so if something comes up, just say so. if 5 days pass and no word/activity, ill come up with a gruesome way to describe how your character went "smoosh", "burn", or "kaboom".
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Ooh! I'd like a half-giant cavalier of Desna who receives his power when he's under the starry sky...
Okay, yeah, never mind.
I think I'd like to run with a half-orc ranger, acting as a party guide. Specializing in underground exploration, he's a rough-and-tumble type who just loves scouring the tunnels. Just a starting seed. I'll post more background later as I hear more about other interested party members.
Ah, the all half-Orc party. I'm thinking of a sorcerer. I'll post more tonight after my work shift.
mental note: give kobolds orc bane weapons hehehe
Totally dotting for interest! I'll have a concept and build ready soon. So pumped someone is doing this.
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Ooh, maybe we should all be siblings from the same family! That'll make for a great reason we're all together!
Though it could make the heirloom item more difficult. However, a true half-orc family (ie half-orc mother and father) where the parents were adventurers could easily provide the heirloom, as they would most likely have a large stash of stuff.
Any rules as to the heirloom item?
DEWN MOU'TAIN, you have placed a temping offer in front of me.
The Question is what do I do?
If I do join the character I'll make is nearly completely random (I only control the stats, gear and feats n skills after the randomizing).
Would bestiary races as players be allowed? Aasimar, Tiefling, Goblin, etc.? For gear, average starting plus hierloom?
rules for the heirloom item:
pick something at random from the equipment list and make it an heirloom. think of porthos from disney's "the three musketeers": "this scarf was a gift from the queen of the nile" and so on. BAM, there is your heirloom. i remember reading about heirloom items and rules, but since i havent had a chance to read into it, those rules, whatever they are, dont apply. Im using the heirloom items as a means of progressing the story. IF i get the chance to find those heirloom rules, and IF i like those rules, then ill allow them. until then...
@markofbane: they are allowed. i found them on the pathfinder website.
@azure_zero: i really dont care what you come up with. just so long as its with PF source material only.
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Here's my idea for the half-orc family:
The Ghawn family has survived in the underbelly of Karcau for generations. Founded from the offspring of people fleeing the depredations of the Orcs of Belkzen, they quickly fell into disrepute in town. Even to this day, hundreds of years later, the Ghawns are seen as brutish, untrusworthy louts who are too antisocial to handle much more that the most menial of tasks. Brimming with animosity at their treatment, they are usually more than happy to prove the rumors true.
Despite their low upbringing, the Ghawns constantly strive for something better for themselves. They hang together, and scrounge for each other, making sure that each one is capable of doing the best at what they're good at. The occasional Ghawn has even been able to master some wizardry, even if they then get caught by the city guard and executed for some trumped-up crime.
Like Ma and Pa Ghawn. They were just taken, tried, and executed for a series of thefts. Trumped up charges, again! Well, that's enough, their children decided. It's time to get out of town and, who knows, maybe head underground. So they gathered up those lovely weapons and armor and trinkets their parents left behind (Family heirlooms, really! Just remember Ma and Pa every time you hold it!) and head out to find something better to do than wait for the city guard to keep you down again!
I like the thought of half orc family. Looking at half orc rogue. Prbably third or fourth born. Stole things from syblings to get attention. Let me flesh out a character sheet.
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First off, there's no need to be a Ghawn. It's just a hook for anyone who wants it.
Secondly, a Ghawn could still become an inquisitor of Pharasma, sure! You're the goody-two-shoes of the family who went off and joined the church. We still love you all the same, though.
(Also note that goody-two-shoes is relative. Or maybe not true at all. We just call you The Rev because you're family.)
I'm interested. I like the hlaf-orc Family idea, so I'll make an half-orc. I'm thinking either a summoner, undead lord cleric or a burglar Rouge. I'll decide and make the character soon.
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First off, there's no need to be a Ghawn. It's just a hook for anyone who wants it.
Secondly, a Ghawn could still become an inquisitor of Pharasma, sure! You're the goody-two-shoes of the family who went off and joined the church. We still love you all the same, though.
(Also note that goody-two-shoes is relative. Or maybe not true at all. We just call you The Rev because you're family.)
I was actually just thinking I was wrong. She is the eldest child and quite frankly the most human looking. She left the family and joined the church planning to pass as human, but couldn't quite make it. The church was accepting of her, but not the people they ministered to. Due to her "condition" of not looking quite human, she was taken under the wing of an elderly cleric and taught to be an undead hunter for the church.
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I like the idea of an all-half-orc party; dotting for interest with a Half-Orc Barbarian (Original, I know, but why mess with a good model?).
What are your thoughts about archetypes from UC?
(Which, technically, are on the SRD you mentioned, but because they have not been formatted properly are still in the 'Collaborator' section - I am thinking specifically of the 'titan mauler' archetype.)
I have a quick question. Should I plan on taking crafting feats to supply our needs, or will there be some underground economy we can use? I'm not asking for spoilers, I just want to know how to plan the character. If I'm crafting, I'll probably go wizard to have enough spells to equip the whole family. :)
Here's my Inquisitor. I used the default gold in HeroLab.
@ Bba144
I'm interested. I like the hlaf-orc Family idea, so I'll make an half-orc. I'm thinking either a summoner, undead lord cleric or a burglar Rouge. I'll decide and make the character soon.
I was thinking of a Rogue but I could do summoner if you wanted it.
@ Bba144
I'm interested. I like the hlaf-orc Family idea, so I'll make an half-orc. I'm thinking either a summoner, undead lord cleric or a burglar Rouge. I'll decide and make the character soon.I was thinking of a Rogue but I could do summoner if you wanted it.
Actually, I decided to make a summoner.
"He's getting all shifty on us with his decisions.. Zeirka, pick me up so I can look him in the eye!"
rules for the heirloom item:
@azure_zero: i really dont care what you come up with. just so long as its with PF source material only.
Roger that.
I came up with 4 random results and would like the players to decide what they need and or find good RP opportunities with, hope you don't mind.
Results:
1) Tiefling(demon-spawn), sorcerer (Bloodline:Draconic(Red))
2) Tiefling(demon-spawn), Ninja
3) Human, Fighter (Phalanx)
4) Half-elf, Witch(Winter)
Glawng Ghawn is the youngest of the Glawng siblings, only 17 years of age. If Pa did in fact steal anything it was only to take care of his family. Glawng took this view to heart and found he had a knack for nicking and getting into and out of places easily. Quick with his hands, he took the rapier as his heirloom from Pa. He at times feels slighted and overlooked by his brothers. During wrestling matches, occurring frequently with his brothers, he has been known to use his overly toothy maw to his best advantage.
Stats in profile
So yeah, I wrote up a back story for Gromor, unfortunately when I went to save it didn't save. So I need to redo the back story but the stats are in the profile.
Edit: Back story is now up.
Basic profile done, creating background. Initial basics are he was kicked out of the family for a while and became a monk after wandering onto the temple grounds half frozen to death and accidently ate some sacred mushrooms, granting him temporary enlightenment. Thus the qinggong monk archetype.
Does this family have a healer in it. If we are going to be adventuring for a long time, be good to have someone to heal us up and take care of deseases.
Does this family have a healer in it. If we are going to be adventuring for a long time, be good to have someone to heal us up and take care of deseases.
That would be me.
I would like to present Basil Kettering, a falchion-wielding, CG Half-Orc Barbarian(Invulnerable Rager), and adopted 'Ghawn'...
Basil's early years were harsh. He learned that he was considered to be less than human by many, because of his Orcish heritage, and that he could rely on no-one except himself. As he got older, he discovered that he could dish-out the punishment as well as he could receive it; deep within in was a rage and fury worthy of a true Orc, and when he let it out, it was difficult to control him. Things came to a head when, after being provoked by one of the other orphans, he nearly killed the boy. Filled with shame, Basil fled the only home he had ever known, and disappeared into the surrounding hills.
Fortunately for him, he was discovered by a family of wild Half-Orcs, who enveloped him into their large clan as an adopted brother of sorts. Finally, he was amongst others who accepted him as an equal, rather than judging him based solely on his appearance...
Heirloom Item - Compass (10gp)
Zierka, do you have any qualms with having a shared background with an Oracle of Bones? A distant cousin who also follows Pharasma but due to her vastly obvious Orc heritage has had to spend her time hidden away in crypts to avoid unwanted attention which has left her with the Clouded Vision curse.
@balodek starting gold is what a 1st level character gets.
@Luke_parry i havent picked up a copy of the ultimate combat book yet, so i have no knowledge of whats inside it. but, if it can be found on the pathfinder srcwebsite, i will allow it.
@everyone: since i see that this is going to a very large family of half orcs, i am going to say this: you all get 2 teamwork feats for free. i will let you squabble over what to choose...since that is what family does.
a recomendation: GET A CLERIC. you will need it.
I have a quick question. Should I plan on taking crafting feats to supply our needs, or will there be some underground economy we can use? I'm not asking for spoilers, I just want to know how to plan the character. If I'm crafting, I'll probably go wizard to have enough spells to equip the whole family. :)
go for crafting.
Basic profile done, creating background. Initial basics are he was kicked out of the family for a while and became a monk after wandering onto the temple grounds half frozen to death and accidently ate some sacred mushrooms, granting him temporary enlightenment. Thus the qinggong monk archetype.
I was just going to say I liked to stick up for my family in the local bars!
@DEWN MOU'TAIN: There is a feat in a 3pp(Secrets of the Alchemist) for Pathfinder called Pack Mule. It allows you to treat your Strength as if it were 4 points higher for the purpose of carrying capacity and encumbrance. This basically came around as I was trying to figure out how I could use a table in a bar fight. I'd like to know if you will allow it, and I can put the complete text for it in my profile.
Plus, my friend and I got a real laugh out of imagining a halfling juggling his half-orc kin...
I'll play a cleric. I have an idea for a sneaky halfling cleric. His domains are travel and trickery. He worships a concept, not a actual deity since none of the deities actually have those domains. The concept is a little esoteric, but its basically akin the the american indian coyote god. If that sounds interesting enough to be included let me know and I'll write him up.
I'll play a cleric. I have an idea for a sneaky halfling cleric. His domains are travel and trickery. He worships a concept, not a actual deity since none of the deities actually have those domains. The concept is a little esoteric, but its basically akin the the american indian coyote god. If that sounds interesting enough to be included let me know and I'll write him up.
Cousin! How are you?
I'll play a cleric. I have an idea for a sneaky halfling cleric. His domains are travel and trickery. He worships a concept, not a actual deity since none of the deities actually have those domains. The concept is a little esoteric, but its basically akin the the american indian coyote god. If that sounds interesting enough to be included let me know and I'll write him up.Cousin! How are you?
If we both get accepted we could play twins. ;-) Raised in different branches of the same monastery. We're both sneaky, etc.
Edit: ;Scratch that. I have a character on these boards I don't use named Cousin Schmitty. He's a rogue but I can retool him as a cleric. lol.
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a recomendation: GET A CLERIC. you will need it.
Guess, I'll use the witch then.
As her build is both arcane might and healer.
I'll post the character after work.
Glawng Ghawn was looking through the house yesterday and found a well hidden and carefully packed box of thief’s tools. These were of exceptional quality. In his haste he left behind the well-made rapier.
"Maybe Pa wasn't so innocent after all," he thought to himself. "With these I'll be able to take care of my family even better."
OOC : Still making little tweaks here and there. Up for suggestions from my siblings. I have also chosen Pharasma as my deity. Never know when a group family prayer will be needed.
I can easily make my cleric a half orc if it makes for a better plot device. I like the orc mechanics and as I think about it it kinda fits the concept better. Tribal shaman coyote worshiper that he is.
Zierka, do you have any qualms with having a shared background with an Oracle of Bones? A distant cousin who also follows Pharasma but due to her vastly obvious Orc heritage has had to spend her time hidden away in crypts to avoid unwanted attention which has left her with the Clouded Vision curse.
No issues here. Basically siblings with opposite experiences based purely on their looks.
a recomendation: GET A CLERIC. you will need it.
I'm pretty sure with the healing domain and "Cure Light Wounds" as a known first level spell, I provide as much healing ability as any cleric.
And with an Oracle to provide support healing, it should all be fine! As long as you don't all run off beyond 30'. In which case, you're all dead and I'm keeping the healing for myself!
*cackles madly*
Edit: Upon further investigation I'm going to make a slight change in plans. I'm thinking Oracle (Seer archetype) of Bones and I'll age her a little, probably at least into Middle Age. If no one else has any problems with it, she'd probably be the matriarchal/spiritual elder of the family. Half-mad but sometimes with stunning moments of clarity and insight.
Basic profile done, creating background. Initial basics are he was kicked out of the family for a while and became a monk after wandering onto the temple grounds half frozen to death and accidently ate some sacred mushrooms, granting him temporary enlightenment. Thus the qinggong monk archetype.I was just going to say I liked to stick up for my family in the local bars!
@DEWN MOU'TAIN: There is a feat in a 3pp(Secrets of the Alchemist) for Pathfinder called Pack Mule. It allows you to treat your Strength as if it were 4 points higher for the purpose of carrying capacity and encumbrance. This basically came around as I was trying to figure out how I could use a table in a bar fight. I'd like to know if you will allow it, and I can put the complete text for it in my profile.
Plus, my friend and I got a real laugh out of imagining a halfling juggling his half-orc kin...
well, it does meet the requirements of being found on the website, but its not very useful in a fight. it only increases your str for carry cap and encumbrance, not for actual fighting. so sure, you can take it and be "nodwick the henchman", but wont get a bonus in fights...
And here's Jangis Ghawn, the half-orc ranger and miner built to be the group's guide (and melee combatant) underground!
ETA: Got myself a bucket.