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Hello folks I am running RoW here on these boards and we just lost our Divine caster to rl attrition. Frankly we need a new one. Note you will be expected to be able to heal but not necessarily be the full time healer other players are willing to pitch in. However before we get to crunch I need concept and backstory please. And I will most likely not choose before monday.
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While he doesn't have the usual tragic backstory or anything terribly interesting, Ruthgar is as reliable as they come. Having studied religion and philosophy while training to be a Cleric, he follows the teachings of Torag. With his trusted Warhammer and confident in his ability to make the best out of a terrible situation, he roams the countryside. Helping those in need, healing the sick and offering aid to any adventurers that are in need of his clerical skills.
Level, point buy, etc?
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Lvl one we used a roll with threshold method but i want to see fluff and backstory before you swe s t build. Note this is the same thing they had to do too. I am more interested in story than mechanics.
As for the way it worked out 4d6 drop lowest. If your pb is less than 30pts you may add til you get to 30. Note this means your stuck with what you roll you can just pad a bit.
You will also select one story feat.
Also I need goals and fears
And atleast three people you know one ally, one neutral, and one rival/foe. I may or may not use these but I like to have the seeds around.
Dotting for interest. Couple of questions.
1: What function do the other party members serve? Do we need a battle cleric for the front line? Or maybe an oracle who can serve as a face? Other than healing spells, do we need utility, buffing, battlefield control, etc. What do the other party members do?
2: Are their any restrictions as far as race/class/alignment?
I realize the first question isn't directly important to the concept or backstory, their background is party of who they are
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1. We could use a wall most of the rest of the party is focused on ranged combat. As far as buffing that is mostly covered via bard there is a sohei mnk planning on doing battlefield control. But as far as that goes as you level I will let you guys sort out that sort of thing.
2No evil and no third party. Other than that feel free.
1: Tank healer, got it. I'm thinking of a cleric of Sarenrae with the Fire and Healing domains. I have an idea that he/she accidentally burned a loved one and was traumatized by it, prayed to Sarenrae for forgiveness, and was granted healing abilities. Just a spur of the moment thing, I'll have more details later
2: Ya I do the same things. I hate 99% of 3rd party and I only allow evil if it's an evil campaign
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Honestly I allow 3p in my home games but this is the first time I have run on the forums and just don't feel like sorting through it all.
As for the evil thing I don't normally mind but this isn't my home group so I don't know who can and can't handle it as far as keeping the party cohesive so its just easier to say no.
A wall sounds more like a paladin, of course that doesn't give you all the divine spells...
A wall sounds more like a paladin, of course that doesn't give you all the divine spells...
That was exactly my first thought as well, especially if you were a healing focused paladin. But every party benefits from a full progression divine caster
The Oracle Aninga, who has heard Gozreh whispering in his ear in the thousand voices of the natural world since childhood. When world of the unnatural winter reached him at his home in Andoran, he made his way east to investigate and, if possible, to restore the seasons to their natural order.
As a boy, his curious connection to the god was noted by a druid, Mabah-Gareh, who took the child aside, teaching him the god's lore and wisdom. Aninga tried to emulate the druid's ways, but was distracted by the voices. They both knew that Aninga's path would be a different one, but Mabah-Gareh made every effort to prepare the boy for whatever destiny awaited him.
The old druid had another student, however, who resented the attention given Aninga, particularly as it became clear that Aninga would never become a druid. Patayin tried several times to drive a wedge between Aninga and Mabah-Gareh, but she was never successful. While they are rivals, they are both devoted to their teacher and their god, and thus far, neither has caused the other any harm. It is possible that Aninga has refrained from working against Patayin because he has feelings for her, but if that is the case, he has never spoken of them.
On his journey to Taldor, Aninga traveled in the caravan of a Varisian merchant named Janmar the Smiler, who never smiled. He paid for his passage with minor spells and the like, and at some point on the journey, he learned the Smiler was a smuggler. He has kept the secret, but the trust between the two is a fragile thing, and Aninga will be happy to put some distance between them.
As far as goals, his are simple. Travel, restore nature to its proper balance where it has gone awry, and possibly to earn Patayin's love. He fears arcane magics that pervert the natural world, and the ever-encroaching tide of human civilization.
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Human Oracle 1
N Medium Humanoid (human)
Init +5; Senses Perception +0
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +2 shield, +4 Dex)
hp 14 (1d8+6)
Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +2
Weakness oracle's curses (haunted)
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Heavy Shield Bash -1 (1d4+3/x2) and
. . Morningstar +3 (1d8+3/x2)
Oracle Spells Known (CL 1):
1 (4/day) Divine Favor, Cure Light Wounds, Sanctuary (DC 15)
0 (at will) Stabilize, Mage Hand, Detect Magic, Mending, Create Water, Ghost Sound (DC 14)
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Statistics
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Str 17, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 19
Base Atk +0; CMB +3; CMD 17
Feats Improved Initiative, Toughness
Traits Adaptive Magic, Indomitable Faith
Skills Acrobatics -3, Climb -1, Diplomacy +8, Escape Artist -3, Fly -3, Knowledge (nature) +4, Perception +0, Ride -3, Spellcraft +4, Stealth -3, Swim -1, Use Magic Device +9
Languages Common
SQ mysteries (nature), revelations (nature's whispers)
Other Gear Chain shirt, Heavy steel shield, Morningstar, 22 GP
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Special Abilities
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Haunted Retrieving stored gear is a Standard action or worse, dropped items land 10' away.
The Oracle Aninga, who has heard Gozreh whispering in his ear in the thousand voices of the natural world since childhood. When world of the unnatural winter reached him at his home in Andoran, he made his way east to investigate and, if possible, to restore the seasons to their natural order.
As a boy, his curious connection to the god was noted by a druid, Mabah-Gareh, who took the child aside, teaching him the god's lore and wisdom. Aninga tried to emulate the druid's ways, but was distracted by the voices. They both knew that Aninga's path would be a different one, but Mabah-Gareh made every effort to prepare the boy for whatever destiny awaited him.
The old druid had another student, however, who resented the attention given Aninga, particularly as it became clear that Aninga would never become a druid. Patayin tried several times to drive a wedge between Aninga and Mabah-Gareh, but she was never successful. While they are rivals, they are both devoted to their teacher and their god, and thus far, neither has caused the other any harm. It is possible that Aninga has refrained from working against Patayin because he has feelings for her, but if that is the case, he has never spoken of them.
On his journey to Taldor, Aninga traveled in the caravan of a Varisian merchant named Janmar the Smiler, who never smiled. He paid for his passage with minor spells and the like, and at some point on the journey, he learned the Smiler was a smuggler. He has kept the secret, but the trust between the two is a fragile thing, and Aninga will be happy to put some distance between them.
As far as goals, his are simple. Travel, restore nature to its proper balance where it has gone awry, and possibly to earn Patayin's love. He fears arcane magics that pervert the natural world, and the ever-encroaching tide of human civilization.
I'll take the Fearless Zeal feat, which suits his character fairly well.
Fearless Zeal (Story)
You're willing to lay down your life for your faith.
Prerequisite: You must be ordained as a sacred (or profane) champion of your faith by a high-ranking member of its clergy, or have the Devoted, Faith-Bringer, or Moral Debt background. Such an honor goes above and beyond the normal oaths required of a cleric or paladin.
Benefit: Once per day, you can add a +2 bonus on any single attack roll, caster level check, saving throw, or skill check. You must choose to add this bonus after the die has been rolled and success or failure determined, but before any results (such as damage) are rolled and applied. If you have 10 or more levels or hit dice, this bonus increases to +4 .
Goal: Die in pursuit of your faith's goals and be brought back to life. If you die in circumstances that don't involve your faith, you gain no benefit. If your GM permits, you can instead remain dead and create a new PC inspired by your heroic sacrifice.
Completion Benefit: If you died and came back, you become a living symbol of faith. Once per day as a standard action, you can inspire those who share your faith to great effort, granting them a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls and saving throws for 1 minute. This is a mind-affecting, language-dependent effect. If you create a new character inspired by your previous character, the new PC receives a +2 bonus to a single ability score. This ability score can't be one that already has a racial bonus. The new PC can later take this feat if he meets the prerequisite.