We are looking for a new GM for a RotRL game.
The current GM is stepping away and we are just about finished with book 1. This is a milestone as I have seen very few games make it past the first couple of encounters in any AP. I would like to continue this game as I have put a lot of time and effort into role playing my character and would hate to start all over again.
First and foremost...
We need a Gm to take this over starting with book two.
Second...
We would need to recruit two to four players. I am one of the two surviving players in the game. I am not sure if the other player is wanting to continue or not.
I just heard back from the other player and they are wanting to continue with the game.
That being said we are still looking for a gm and an additional two to three players.
Hello, I wanted to let you know I have been looking in on you to see if you've found anyone. I adopted another group of RotRL orphans and they are down to 3 players and also in need of reinforcements. Would you consider combining teams to make one?
I am currently leading them out of the Catacombs of Wrath, though, so they are one whole part and one level behind you. That will likely cause some issues, but my group was in favor and I thought I would float the idea your way and see what you think.
Possible fixes include your team just runs through Thistletop again with us, or we run a bare-bones speed-run of Thistletop while I vamp some RP with your group until we can merge the timelines. Let me know if you think we would be a good fit.
I will also be issuing Chronicles for PFS credit for Thistletop in my game, if that helps you decide.
Bluedove, thank you for responding.
I am interested in this idea but I will reach out to the other player and see what they think about it. If all goes well I will PM you with some ideas.
Thanks again
Talia here. That sounds workable. I can wait while your other party catches up. We've had a number of delays as real life hit our GM. So another won't hurt.
You could run the absent players as GMNPC's until you reach Cade and my level.
Talia is a Rogue 3/Wizard 1 going to Arcane trickster. What is the makeup of your group?
Talia here. That sounds workable. I can wait while your other party catches up. We've had a number of delays as real life hit our GM. So another won't hurt.
You could run the absent players as GMNPC's until you reach Cade and my level.
Talia is a Rogue 3/Wizard 1 going to Arcane trickster. What is the makeup of your group?
I will try and find a solution that does not leave you resting on your laurels long.
We've got a Dwarf Paladin of Torag, a Shoanti Slayer and a Sylph Oracle of Wind. We just lost an elf rogue/wizard, so that is good news about your multiclass.
@hustonj, I would still favor an arcane caster of some sort coming on board but I will have a look at your character.
I got your PM, Cade. Just wanted to double check, seemed like you were saying you definitely did NOT want to run through Thistletop again with us, is that correct?
I got your PM, Cade. Just wanted to double check, seemed like you were saying you definitely did NOT want to run through Thistletop again with us, is that correct?
I am not against it...I just gave some suggestions. If this is what would work best then I am for it.
Cade is a drinking, womanizing, gambling, Swashbuckling type of halfling. He has a mouth similar to Wade Wilson but more on the diet side.
There is a part of Cade's background that was brought into the story line that I would like to keep going...if this is ok?
I am not against it...I just gave some suggestions. If this is what would work best then I am for it.
Cade is a drinking, womanizing, gambling, Swashbuckling type of halfling. He has a mouth similar to Wade Wilson but more on the diet side.
There is a part of Cade's background that was brought into the story line that I would like to keep going...if this is ok?
I think that is the direction my group is leaning. I suggested to try and run you all in both campaigns until the timeline resolves, but that was not well received. They worry about the increase in workload, it would effectively be like two campaigns for a while. =/
So now, I'm thinking our party meets yours on the way to Thistletop. Maybe you got separated from the rest of your party and were overwhelmed and so you pulled back, hoping to regroup but haven't located them yet. This could explain why some of the encounters have already been cleared and provide a reason to join forces.
It means scaling back your character level to 3 again, sorry, I know that hurts! But it will get you playing with us within the week. I'm fine with the character backgrounds being worked into the plot, I'm guessing this is your family heirlooms that Cade is working to recover? Just let me know how your former GM handled that and I will likely continue in the same vein.
In game time I have just found the gem and have not been able to add it to the weapon. The other GM was going to have it just enhance my weapon to a +1. If you wish to change it that is fine with me.
Per the old GM
GM Phntm888 wrote:
Sitting on top is also a purple gemstone, immediately recognized by Cade as one of those missing from his sword. Craft (weapons) or (jewelry) DC 20, with proper tools, to re-insert the stone into the hilt. You can also pay someone in town to do it.
I never linked to Faolan's build, did I? <sigh> My apologies.
I have not had an arcane build inspiration happen, so, no harm no foul to just deny me and move on. GMs have to get what they want out of these games, too, or all the games stop. I would need to rework the backstory, but I could always rework him on the path to Arcane Archer. I would need to rework the attributes, too, as he's built to use Wisdom for his Archery . . .. Or I could make the Arcane side an Empryeal Sorcerer . . .. Have his Bloodline connect back to Erastil. Hmmm . . ..
Looking at the recruitment thread for the current game, I see that my build is not based on EXACTLY those rules. 20 Pt buy vs rolled 20 Pt buy minimum isn't bad. Elephant in the Room Feat Taxes "refund" 1 feat at this point. Otherwise seems a match.
that brings up some questions.
what is the build rules...are they the same as before or did you change anything? Figured I would ask before I adjust my character.
Still a wisdom-based, human, Erastilian archer, but basically a complete rebuild from the ground up on that loose concept (Fighter/Cleric multi to Ranger/Sorcerer/Arcane Archer multi). Still have some crunch to work through (takes much longer to do by hand, and I haven't bought any of the software), but here's his background.
Draft Background:
Born into a logging family in Ilsurian, Arcallius had a nearly idyllic childhood. Technically, the Vestalis family is among Ilsurian's have-nots, but that is because the family does enough work to get the things they need, and spend more time together and within the community. The entire family goes on the logging trips, truly trusting in Erastil to help protect them in return for only harvesting what they need instead of trying to take advantage of the forest. This shaped Arcallius' outlook more than anyone expected. On a trip while still a very small child, he stumbled upon a Gerbie. The small fey and child played together, and found each other many additional times over the years. After a couple of years playing with the Gerbie, Arcallius met Rano, the Domovoi house fey which had been living in their home for generations already. This, of course, had no impact on his play time with the Gerbie, though his increasing age eventually did.
As might be expected, coming from a family so dedicated to Deadeye, Arcallius spent a great deal of time with Sister Esrelda Woodmere. Some maintaining the gardens and grounds of Erastil's temple, but also roaming town and learning how she interacts with everyone else. About how a community can work together and how one person can help others get past their disagreements.
As a young teenager, he was pressed into learning some skills at Ilsur's Arena. His preference for things Erastilian led him to working mostly with Pryannion Varaccus, who eventually taught Arcallius the basics of archery and the Ilsurian Archer style. As he was learning these arts, the young man began taking on the role of protector for the family logging trips, as he began to represent the strength of Erastil. Things went badly, eventually, as the family's long-standing efforts to work with nature ran into direct conflict with one of the wealthier family's attempts to harvest lumber for pure profit. As the efforts to move the profiteers away from the family's protected area filed, and combat started, Arcallius' arcane abilities suddenly manifested, with a ray of Heavenly Fire scorching the man insistent that his profits were more important than the lives of anyone in the area. The Vestalis family managed to end the confrontation without any loss of life, or destruction of the area they had been working in for generations, but part of the price for a peaceful resolution was that Arcallius had to leave Ilsurian.
With that deal in place, Arcallius began wandering through Varisia. A task complicated by his desire to avoid working with Varisians.
I'm thinking an LG alignment right now, but I could POSSIBLY be talked into NG, if someone feels the need.
M'kay. Think I've got the completely different take on the Erastilian archer worked up. Now I'm thinking NG, with his story's focus on defending nature suggesting a closer aligning with Druids than where I had started in my head.
I always welcome feedback if anyone cares to provide some.
Arcallius Vestalis
Description
The young human might be of Chelaxian descent, his coal-black hair and irises certainly suggest it, but his skin is darker than you expect for Chelaxians. Then again, he is obviously an outdoorsman so that could be as deep a tan as Chelaxian skin will hold, too. There is no sign of armor on his person, though he has a large flat quiver on his back, with his backpack strapped across that. A large, painted holy symbol of Erastil is on his chest. By now the longbow is completely expected, though you might have expected a simple dagger before the longsword he wears. All of his clothing and pack, even his broad-brimmed hat, are in a variety of earth-tone browns and forest greens. The equipment doesn't look new, but it does look well cared for.
He seems far too relaxed to be properly Chelaxian, not seeming to worry about having a position above those around him. Seeking instead to be a part of the current community, to help everyone feel like they belong together.
Background:
Born into a logging family in Ilsurian, Arcallius had a nearly idyllic childhood. Technically, the Vestalis family is among Ilsurian's have-nots, but that is because the family does enough work to get the things they need, and spend more time together and within the community. The entire family goes on the logging trips, truly trusting in Erastil to help protect them in return for only harvesting what they need instead of trying to take advantage of the forest. This shaped Arcallius' outlook more than anyone expected. On a trip while still a very small child, he stumbled upon a Gerbie. The small fey and child played together, and found each other many additional times over the years. After a couple of years playing with the Gerbie, Arcallius met Rano, the Domovoi house fey which had been living in their home for generations already. This, of course, had no impact on his play time with the Gerbie, though his increasing age eventually did.
As might be expected, coming from a family so dedicated to Deadeye, Arcallius spent a great deal of time with Sister Esrelda Woodmere. Some maintaining the gardens and grounds of Erastil's temple, but also roaming town and learning how she interacts with everyone else. About how a community can work together and how one person can help others get past their disagreements.
As a young teenager, he was pressed into learning some skills at Ilsur's Arena. His preference for things Erastilian led him to working mostly with Pryannion Varaccus, who eventually taught Arcallius the basics of archery and the Ilsurian Archer style. As he was learning these arts, the young man began taking on the role of protector for the family logging trips, as he began to represent the strength of Erastil. Things went badly, eventually, as the family's long-standing efforts to work with nature ran into direct conflict with one of the wealthier family's attempts to harvest lumber for pure profit. As the efforts to move the profiteers away from the family's protected area filed, and combat started, Arcallius' arcane abilities suddenly manifested, with a ray of Heavenly Fire scorching the man insistent that his profits were more important than the lives of anyone in the area. The Vestalis family managed to end the confrontation without any loss of life, or destruction of the area they had been working in for generations, but part of the price for a peaceful resolution was that Arcallius had to leave Ilsurian.
With that deal in place, Arcallius began wandering through Varisia. A task complicated by his desire to avoid working with Varisians. His story continues with him entering Sandpoint . . ..
Standard Attacks Strength (+ 2) Composite MW Darkwood Longbow +8 for 1d8+2 @ x3 over 110' (P) w/ 60 ammo
(Blessing of Erastil + 4, BAB + 2, Weapon Focus + 1, MW)
MW Longsword + 5 for 1d8 + 2 @ 19+ (S)
(Melee, MW)
Heavenly Fire + 3 for 1d4 + 1 @ x2 to 30' (touch, heals good, harms evil, ignores neutral) 7 (3 + Wis modifier) per day
(Ranged)
Full Attacks Bullseye Shot + 12 for 1d8+2 @ x3 over 110' (P) w/ 40 ammo
(Bullseye Shot feat, Strength (+ 2) Composite MW Darkwood Longbow)
Defensive Stance: -1 melee AB for +1 AC
Favored Enemy: Add bonus to both attack and damage rolls
Precise Shot: No penalty shooting into melee
Point-Blank Shot: +1 AB and Damage shooting form 30' or closer
Risky Shot: -1 AB for +2 damage, +3 damage with two-handed attacks
AC 12, T 12, F 11, CMD 15 (Armor + 1, Dex + 1, BAB + 2, Str + 2)
** Elephant in the Room freebies **
Defensive Stance
Risky Strike
Weapon Finesse
** Traits **
Faith: Erastil's Speaker: You gain a +1 trait bonus on Diplomacy checks, and Diplomacy is a class skill for you.
Magic: Magical Knack: Pick a class when you gain this trait—(Sorcerer) your caster level in that class gains a +2 trait bonus as long as this bonus doesn’t raise your caster level above your current Hit Dice.
Gear:
3000 GP budget
630 MW Darkwood Str (+2) Composite Longbow (1d8+2/x3/110'/1.5#/P)
xx3 Normal Arrows (60) (9#)
510 Darkleaf Cloth Explorer's Outfit (4#) (sturdy boots, breeches, a belt, a shirt, a vest, gloves, a cloak, a wide-brimmed hat)
x50 MW Survival Kit (5#) (a flint and steel, a mess kit, two waterskins (enough to hold water for 1 person for 1 day), very basic maps showing major landmarks, a small utility knife, and a guide to identifying flora and fauna)
x50 MW Backpack (4#)
xx5 Spell Component Pouch (2#)
xx1 Belt Pouch (.5#)
xx1 Wooden Holy Symbol (-#) [configured as cloak clasp]
xx3 Holy Text - Parables of Erastil (1#)
xx5 Holy Text - Horns of the Elk (1#)
xxx.1 Bedroll (5#)
xxx.x.1 Soap (.5#)
xxx.1 Hammock (3#)
xx3.5 Trail Rations (7 Days) (7#)
x75 Ioun Torch
250 Traveler's Any-Tool (2#)
1000 Bracers of Armor +1
315 Longsword (1d8/19+/4#/S)
For 2901.7.1 spent and 49.5# weight (21 w/o Pack), leaving 99 GP, 2 SP, and 9 CP on hand.
+2 to One Ability Score: Human characters get a +2 bonus to one ability score of their choice at creation to represent their varied nature. Wisdom
Medium: Humans are Medium creatures and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
Normal Speed: Humans have a base speed of 30 feet.
Bonus Feat: Humans select one extra feat at 1st level.
Skilled: Humans gain 1 additional skill rank at 1st level and 1 additional rank whenever they gain a level.
Languages: Humans begin play speaking Common and their ethnic language. Humans whose ethnic language is Common (or Taldane, in the case of Chelaxians or Taldans) do not receive an additional ethnic language. Humans with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).
Ranger (Ilsurian Archer) 2:
Alignment: Any.
Hit Die: d10.
Starting Wealth: 5d6 x 10 gp (average 175 gp).
Class Skills: Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Handle Animal (Cha), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (dungeoneering) (Int), Knowledge (geography) (Int), Knowledge (nature) (Int), Perception (Wis), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Spellcraft (Int), Stealth (Dex), Survival (Wis), and Swim (Str).
Skill Points at each Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Class Features Level BAB Fort Save Ref Save Will Save Special
1st +1 +2 +2 +0 1st favored enemy, Bullseye Shot 2nd +2 +3 +3 +0 Archery style
3rd +3 +3 +3 +1 Endurance, 1st favored terrain
4th +4 +4 +4 +1 Hunter's bond, viscious aim
5th +5 +4 +4 +1 2nd favored enemy
6th +6/+1 +5 +5 +2 Combat style feat
7th +7/+2 +5 +5 +2 Woodland stride
8th +8/+3 +6 +6 +2 Iomedae’s influence, 2nd favored terrain
9th +9/+4 +6 +6 +3 Evasion
10th +10/+5 +7 +7 +3 3rd favored enemy, combat style feat
11th +11/+6/+1 +7 +7 +3 Pinpoint targetingQuarry
12th +12/+7/+2 +8 +8 +4 Camouflage
13th +13/+8/+3 +8 +8 +4 3rd favored terrain
14th +14/+9/+4 +9 +9 +4 Combat style feat
15th +15/+10/+5 +9 +9 +5 4th favored enemy
16th +16/+11/+6/+1 +10 +10 +5 Improved evasion
17th +17/+12/+7/+2 +10 +10 +5 Hide in plain sight
18th +18/+13/+8/+3 +11 +11 +6 4th favored terrain, combat style feat
19th +19/+14/+9/+4 +11 +11 +6 Quarry
20th +20/+15/+10/+5 +12 +12 +6 5th favored enemy, master hunter
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A ranger is proficient with all simple and martial weapons and with light armor, medium armor, and shields (except tower shields).
Favored Enemy (Ex): At 1st level, a ranger selects a creature type from the ranger favored enemies table. He gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Knowledge, Perception, Sense Motive, and Survival checks against creatures of his selected type. Likewise, he gets a +2 bonus on weapon attack and damage rolls against them. A ranger may make Knowledge skill checks untrained when attempting to identify these creatures.
At 5th level and every five levels thereafter (10th, 15th, and 20th level), the ranger may select an additional favored enemy. In addition, at each such interval, the bonus against any one favored enemy (including the one just selected, if so desired) increases by +2.
If the ranger chooses humanoids or outsiders as a favored enemy, he must also choose an associated subtype, as indicated on the table below. (Note that there are other types of humanoid to choose from—those called out specifically on the table below are merely the most common.) If a specific creature falls into more than one category of favored enemy, the ranger's bonuses do not stack; he simply uses whichever bonus is higher.
Type (Subtype)
Aberration
Animal
Construct
Dragon
Fey
Humanoid (aquatic)
Humanoid (dwarf)
Humanoid (elf)
Humanoid (giant)
Humanoid (goblinoid)
Humanoid (gnoll)
Humanoid (gnome)
Humanoid (halfling)
Humanoid (human) - Currently +2 FE
Humanoid (orc)
Humanoid (reptilian)
Humanoid (other subtype)
Magical beast
Monstrous humanoid
Ooze
Outsider (air)
Outsider (chaotic)
Outsider (earth)
Outsider (evil)
Outsider (fire)
Outsider (good)
Outsider (lawful)
Outsider (native)
Outsider (water)
Plant
Undead
Vermin
Bullseye Shot (Ex): At 1st level, an Ilsurian archer gains the Bullseye ShotI feat as a bonus feat. He need not meet its prerequisites. This ability replaces track and wild empathy.
Archery Style (Ex): At 2nd level, an Ilsurian archer must select the archery combat style. This modifies the ranger’s combat style feat class feature. If the ranger selects archery, he can choose from the following list whenever he gains a combat style feat: Far Shot, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Reload and Rapid Shot. At 6th level, he adds Improved Precise Shot, Manyshot, Parting Shot, and Point-Blank Master to the list. At 10th level, he adds Pinpoint Targeting and Shot on the Run to the list.
Endurance: A ranger gains Endurance as a bonus feat at 3rd level.
Favored Terrain (Ex): At 3rd level, a ranger may select a type of terrain from the Favored Terrains table. The ranger gains a +2 bonus on initiative checks and Knowledge (geography), Perception, Stealth, and Survival skill checks when he is in this terrain. A ranger traveling through his favored terrain normally leaves no trail and cannot be tracked (though he may leave a trail if he so chooses).
At 8th level and every five levels thereafter, the ranger may select an additional favored terrain. In addition, at each such interval, the skill bonus and initiative bonus in any one favored terrain (including the one just selected, if so desired), increases by +2.
If a specific terrain falls into more than one category of favored terrain, the ranger's bonuses do not stack; he simply uses whichever bonus is higher.
Cold (ice, glaciers, snow, and tundra)
Desert (sand and wastelands)
Forest (coniferous and deciduous)
Jungle
Mountain (including hills)
Plains
Planes (pick one, other than Material Plane)
Swamp
Underground (caves and dungeons)
Urban (buildings, streets, and sewers)
Water (above and below the surface)
Hunter's Bond (Ex): At 4th level, a ranger forms a bond with his hunting companions. This bond can take one of two forms. Once the form is chosen, it cannot be changed. The first is a bond to his companions. This bond allows him to spend a move action to grant half his favored enemy bonus against a single target of the appropriate type to all allies within 30 feet who can see or hear him. This bonus lasts for a number of rounds equal to the ranger's Wisdom modifier (minimum 1). This bonus does not stack with any favored enemy bonuses possessed by his allies; they use whichever bonus is higher.
The second option is to form a close bond with an animal companion. A ranger who selects an animal companion can choose from the following list: Antelope, Armorfish, Baboon, Badger, Bird (Eagle/Hawk/Owl), Bustard, Camel, Capybara, Cat, Small (Cheetah, Leopard), Constrictor Snake, Dire Rat, Dog, Elk, Falcon, Hobbe Hound, Horse, Kangaroo, Lizard (Giant Gecko), Marsupial Devil, Pony, Ram, Reef Snake, Reef Snake, Reindeer, Shark, Spitting Cobra, Stag, Stingray, Swan, Trumpeter, Thylacine, Venomous Snake, Wolf, Wolfdog, Yak, Zebra. If the campaign takes place wholly or partly in an aquatic environment, the ranger may choose from this list instead: Armorfish, Reef Snake, Shark, Stingray. This animal is a loyal companion that accompanies the ranger on his adventures as appropriate for its kind. A ranger's animal companion shares his favored enemy and favored terrain bonuses.
This ability functions like the druid animal companion ability (which is part of the Nature Bond class feature), except that the ranger's effective druid level is equal to his ranger level – 3.
Vicious Aim (Ex): At 4th level, an Ilsurian archer adds half his highest favored enemy bonus to all attack rolls and damage rolls for attacks made with ranged weapons. This does not stack with his normal favored enemy bonus when targeting a creature that qualifies as a favored enemy. This ability replaces all spellcasting, and the Ilsurian ranger is not considered to have a caster level.
Woodland Stride (Ex): Starting at 7th level, a ranger may move through any sort of undergrowth (such as natural thorns, briars, overgrown areas, and similar terrain) at his normal speed and without taking damage or suffering any other impairment.
Thorns, briars, and overgrown areas that are enchanted or magically manipulated to impede motion, however, still affect him.
Iomedae’s Influence (Ex): At 8th level, an Ilsurian archer gains Weapon Focus with the longsword as a bonus feat, due to the inf luence the church of Iomedae has over Ilsurian causes. This ability replaces swift tracking.
Evasion (Ex): When he reaches 9th level, a ranger can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If he makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the ranger is wearing light armor, medium armor, or no armor. A helpless ranger does not gain the benefit of evasion.
Pinpoint Targeting (Ex): At 11th level, an Ilsurian ranger gains Pinpoint Targeting as a bonus feat, even if he does not meet its prerequisites. This replaces quarry.
Camouflage (Ex): A ranger of 12th level or higher can use the Stealth skill to hide in any of his favored terrains, even if the terrain doesn't grant cover or concealment.
Improved Evasion (Ex): At 16th level, a ranger's evasion improves. This ability works like evasion, except that while the ranger still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks, he henceforth takes only half damage on a failed save. A helpless ranger does not gain the benefit of improved evasion.
Hide in Plain Sight (Ex): While in any of his favored terrains, a ranger of 17th level or higher can use the Stealth skill even while being observed.
Quarry (Ex): At 19th level, an Ilsurianarcher can, as a standard action, denote one target within his line of sight as his quarry. Whenever he is following the tracks of his quarry, a ranger can take 10 on his Survival skill checks while moving at normal speed, without penalty. In addition, he receives a +2 insight bonus on attack rolls made against his quarry, and all critical threats are automatically confirmed. A ranger can have no more than one quarry at a time and the creature's type must correspond to one of his favored enemy types. He can dismiss this effect at any time as a free action, but he cannot select a new quarry for 24 hours. If the ranger sees proof that his quarry is dead, he can select a new quarry after waiting 1 hour.
Master Hunter (Ex): A ranger of 20th level becomes a master hunter. He can always move at full speed while using Survival to follow tracks without penalty. He can, as a standard action, make a single attack against a favored enemy at his full attack bonus. If the attack hits, the target takes damage normally and must make a Fortitude save or die. The DC of this save is equal to 10 + 1/2 the ranger's level + the ranger's Wisdom modifier. A ranger can choose instead to deal an amount of nonlethal damage equal to the creature's current hit points. A successful save negates this damage. A ranger can use this ability once per day against each favored enemy type he possesses, but not against the same creature more than once in a 24-hour period.
Sorcerer (Celestial {Empyreal} 1):
Alignment: Any.
Hit Die: d6.
Starting Wealth: 2d6 x 10 gp (average 70 gp).
Class Skills: Appraise (Int), Bluff (Cha), Craft (Int), Fly (Dex), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (arcana) (Int), Profession (Wis), Spellcraft (Int), and Use Magic Device (Cha).
Skill Points at each Level: 2 + Int modifier.
Class Features Spells Per Day Level BAB Fort Save Ref Save Will Save Special 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 1st +0 +0 +0 +2 Bloodline power, cantrips, eschew materials 3 - - - - - - - -
2nd +1 +0 +0 +3 — 4 - - - - - - - -
3rd +1 +1 +1 +3 Bloodline power, bloodline spell 5 - - - - - - - -
4th +2 +1 +1 +4 — 6 3 - - - - - - -
5th +2 +1 +1 +4 Bloodline spell 6 4 - - - - - - -
6th +3 +2 +2 +5 — 6 5 3 - - - - - -
7th +3 +2 +2 +5 Bloodline feat, bloodline spell 6 6 4 - - - - - -
8th +4 +2 +2 +6 — 6 6 5 3 - - - - -
9th +4 +3 +3 +6 Bloodline power, bloodline spell 6 6 6 4 - - - - -
10th +5 +3 +3 +7 — 6 6 6 5 3 - - - -
11th +5 +3 +3 +7 Bloodline spell 6 6 6 6 4 - - - -
12th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8 — 6 6 6 6 5 3 - - -
13th +6/+1 +4 +4 +8 Bloodline feat, bloodline spell 6 6 6 6 6 4 - - -
14th +7/+2 +4 +4 +9 — 6 6 6 6 6 5 3 - -
15th +7/+2 +5 +5 +9 Bloodline power, bloodline spell 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 - -
16th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10 — 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 3 -
17th +8/+3 +5 +5 +10 Bloodline spell 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 -
18th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11 — 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 3
19th +9/+4 +6 +6 +11 Bloodline feat, bloodline spell 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4
20th +10/+5 +6 +6 +12 Bloodline power 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Spells Known Level 0 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 1st 4 2 - - - - - - - -
2nd 5 2 - - - - - - - -
3rd 5 3 - - - - - - - -
4th 6 3 1 - - - - - - -
5th 6 4 2 - - - - - - -
6th 7 4 2 1 - - - - - -
7th 7 5 3 2 - - - - - -
8th 8 5 3 2 1 - - - - -
9th 8 5 4 3 2 - - - - -
10th 9 5 4 3 2 1 - - - -
11th 9 5 5 4 3 2 - - - -
12th 9 5 5 4 3 2 1 - - -
13th 9 5 5 4 4 3 2 - - -
14th 9 5 5 4 4 3 2 1 - -
15th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 2 - -
16th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 2 1 -
17th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 -
18th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 1
19th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2
20th 9 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Sorcerers are proficient with all simple weapons. They are not proficient with any type of armor or shield. Armor interferes with a sorcerer's gestures, which can cause her spells with somatic components to fail (see Arcane Spells and Armor).
Spells: A sorcerer casts arcane spells drawn primarily from the sorcerer/wizard spell list presented in Spell Lists. She can cast any spell she knows without preparing it ahead of time. To learn or cast a spell, a sorcerer must have a Wisdom score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against a sorcerer's spell is 10 + the spell level + the sorcerer's Wisdom modifier.
Like other spellcasters, a sorcerer can cast only a certain number of spells of each spell level per day. Her base daily spell allotment is given on Table: Sorcerer. In addition, she receives bonus spells per day if she has a high Wisdom score (see Table: Ability Modifiers and Bonus Spells).
A sorcerer's selection of spells is extremely limited. A sorcerer begins play knowing four 0-level spells and two 1st-level spells of her choice. At each new sorcerer level, she gains one or more new spells, as indicated on Table: Sorcerer Spells Known. (Unlike spells per day, the number of spells a sorcerer knows is not affected by her Wisdom score; the numbers on Table: Sorcerer Spells Known are fixed.) These new spells can be common spells chosen from the sorcerer/wizard spell list, or they can be unusual spells that the sorcerer has gained some understanding of through study.
Upon reaching 4th level, and at every even-numbered sorcerer level after that (6th, 8th, and so on), a sorcerer can choose to learn a new spell in place of one she already knows. In effect, the sorcerer loses the old spell in exchange for the new one. The new spell's level must be the same as that of the spell being exchanged. A sorcerer may swap only a single spell at any given level, and must choose whether or not to swap the spell at the same time that she gains new spells known for the level.
Unlike a wizard or a cleric, a sorcerer need not prepare her spells in advance. She can cast any spell she knows at any time, assuming she has not yet used up her spells per day for that spell level.
Bloodline Celestial(Empyreal): Each sorcerer has a source of magic somewhere in her heritage that grants her spells, bonus feats, an additional class skill, and other special abilities. This source can represent a blood relation or an extreme event involving a creature somewhere in the family's past. For example, a sorcerer might have a dragon as a distant relative or her grandfather might have signed a terrible contract with a devil. Regardless of the source, this influence manifests in a number of ways as the sorcerer gains levels. A sorcerer must pick one bloodline upon taking her first level of sorcerer. Once made, this choice cannot be changed.
Bloodline Arcana: Whenever you cast a spell of the summoning subschool, the creatures summoned gain DR/evil equal to 1/2 your sorcerer level (minimum 1). This does not stack with any DR the creature might have.
Bonus Spells: At 3rd level, and every two levels thereafter, a sorcerer learns an additional spell, derived from her bloodline. These spells are in addition to the number of spells given on Table: Sorcerer Spells Known. These spells cannot be exchanged for different spells at higher levels. bless (3rd), resist energy (5th), magic circle against evil (7th), remove curse (9th), flame strike (11th), greater dispel magic (13th), banishment (15th), sunburst (17th), gate (19th).
Bonus Feats: At 7th level, and every six levels thereafter, a sorcerer receives one bonus feat, chosen from a list specific to each bloodline. The sorcerer must meet the prerequisites for these bonus feats. Agile Combatant, Dodge, Extend Spell, Iron Will, Mounted Combat, Ride-By Attack, Skill Focus (Knowledge [religion]), Spring Attack.
Bloodline Powers: Your celestial heritage grants you a great many powers, but they come at a price. The lords of the higher planes are watching you and your actions closely.
Heavenly Fire (Sp): Starting at 1st level, you can unleash a ray of heavenly fire as a standard action, targeting any foe within 30 feet as a ranged touch attack. Against evil creatures, this ray deals 1d4 points of damage + 1 for every two sorcerer levels you possess. This damage is divine and not subject to energy resistance or immunity. This ray heals good creatures of 1d4 points of damage + 1 for every two sorcerer levels you possess. A good creature cannot benefit from your heavenly fire more than once per day. Neutral creatures are neither harmed nor healed by this effect. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Celestial Resistances (Ex): At 3rd level, you gain resist acid 5 and resist cold 5. At 9th level, your resistances increase to 10.
Sacred Cistern (Su): At 9th level, your bloodline makes you a natural receptacle of divine energy. You can channel energy once per day as a cleric of your sorcerer level –4. This bloodline power replaces wings of heaven.
Conviction (Su): At 15th level, you can reroll any one ability check, attack roll, skill check, or saving throw you just made. You must decide to use this ability after the die is rolled, but before the results are revealed by the GM. You must take the second result, even if it is worse. You can use this ability once per day.
Ascension (Su): At 20th level, you become infused with the power of the heavens. You gain:
Immunity to acid, cold, and petrification
Resist electricity 10
Resist fire 10
+4 racial bonus on saves against poison
Unlimited use of the Wings of Heaven ability
the ability to speak with any creature that has a language (as per the tongues spell).
Cantrips: Sorcerers learn a number of cantrips, or 0-level spells, as noted on Table: Sorcerer Spells Known under “Spells Known.” These spells are cast like any other spell, but they do not consume any slots and may be used again.
Eschew Materials: A sorcerer gains Eschew Materials as a bonus feat at 1st level.
Arcane Archer 0:
Alignment: Arcane archers can be of any alignment. Elf or half-elf arcane arches tend to be free-spirited and are rarely lawful. Similarly, it is uncommon for elven arcane archers to be evil, and overall the path of the arcane archer is more often pursued by good or neutral characters.
Requirements: To qualify to become an arcane archer, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.
Base Attack Bonus: +6.
Feats: Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon Focus (longbow or shortbow).
Spells: Ability to cast 1st-level arcane spells.
Class Skills: Perception (Wis), Ride (Dex), Stealth (Dex), and Survival (Wis).
Skill Points at each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Hit Die: d10.
Class Features Level BAB Fort Save Ref Save Will Save Special Spells Per Day
1st +1 +1 +1 +0 Enhance arrows (magic) —
2nd +2 +1 +1 +1 Imbue arrow +1 level of existing class
3rd +3 +2 +2 +1 Enhance arrows (elemental) +1 level of existing class
4th +4 +2 +2 +1 Seeker arrow +1 level of existing class
5th +5 +3 +3 +2 Enhance arrows (distance) —
6th +6 +3 +3 +2 Phase arrow +1 level of existing class
7th +7 +4 +4 +2 Enhance arrows (elemental burst) +1 level of existing class
8th +8 +4 +4 +3 Hail of arrows +1 level of existing class
9th +9 +5 +5 +3 Enhance arrows (aligned) —
10th +10 +5 +5 +3 Arrow of death +1 level of existing class
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: An arcane archer is proficient with all simple and martial weapons, light armor, medium armor, and shields.
Spells per Day: At the indicated levels, an arcane archer gains new spells per day as if he had also gained a level in an arcane spellcasting class he belonged to before adding the prestige class. He does not, however, gain other benefits a character of that class would have gained, except for additional spells per day, spells known (if he is a spontaneous spellcaster), and an increased effective level of spellcasting. If a character had more than one arcane spellcasting class before becoming an arcane archer, he must decide to which class he adds the new level for purposes of determining spells per day.
Enhance Arrows (Su): At 1st level, every nonmagical arrow an arcane archer nocks and lets fly becomes magical, gaining a +1 enhancement bonus. Unlike magic weapons created by normal means, the archer need not spend gold pieces to accomplish this task. However, an archer's magic arrows only function for him.
In addition, the arcane archer's arrows gain a number of additional qualities as he gains additional levels. The elemental, elemental burst, and aligned qualities can be changed once per day, when the arcane archer prepares spells or, in the case of spontaneous spellcasters, after 8 hours of rest.
At 3rd level, every nonmagical arrow fired by an arcane archer gains one of the following elemental themed weapon qualities: flaming, frost, or shock.
At 5th level, every nonmagical arrow fired by an arcane archer gains the distance weapon quality.
At 7th level, every nonmagical arrow fired by an arcane archer gains one of the following elemental burst weapon qualities: flaming burst, icy burst, or shocking burst. This ability replaces the ability gained at 3rd level.
At 9th level, every nonmagical arrow fired by an arcane archer gains one of the following aligned weapon qualities: anarchic, axiomatic, holy, or unholy. The arcane archer cannot choose an ability that is the opposite of his alignment (for example, a lawful good arcane archer could not choose anarchic or unholy as his weapon quality).
The bonuses granted by a magic bow apply as normal to arrows that have been enhanced with this ability. Only the larger enhancement bonus applies. Duplicate abilities do not stack.
Imbue Arrow (Sp): At 2nd level, an arcane archer gains the ability to place an area spell upon an arrow. When the arrow is fired, the spell's area is centered where the arrow lands, even if the spell could normally be centered only on the caster. This ability allows the archer to use the bow's range rather than the spell's range. A spell cast in this way uses its standard casting time and the arcane archer can fire the arrow as part of the casting. The arrow must be fired during the round that the casting is completed or the spell is wasted. If the arrow misses, the spell is wasted.
Seeker Arrow (Sp): At 4th level, an arcane archer can launch an arrow at a target known to him within range, and the arrow travels to the target, even around corners. Only an unavoidable obstacle or the limit of the arrow's range prevents the arrow's flight. This ability negates cover and concealment modifiers, but otherwise the attack is rolled normally. Using this ability is a standard action (and shooting the arrow is part of the action). An arcane archer can use this ability once per day at 4th level, and one additional time per day for every two levels beyond 4th, to a maximum of four times per day at 10th level.
Phase Arrow (Sp): At 6th level, an arcane archer can launch an arrow once per day at a target known to him within range, and the arrow travels to the target in a straight path, passing through any nonmagical barrier or wall in its way. (Any magical barrier stops the arrow.) This ability negates cover, concealment, armor, and shield modifiers, but otherwise the attack is rolled normally. Using this ability is a standard action (and shooting the arrow is part of the action). An arcane archer can use this ability once per day at 6th level, and one additional time per day for every two levels beyond 6th, to a maximum of three times per day at 10th level.
Hail of Arrows (Sp): In lieu of his regular attacks, once per day an arcane archer of 8th level or higher can fire an arrow at each and every target within range, to a maximum of one target for every arcane archer level she has earned. Each attack uses the archer's primary attack bonus, and each enemy may only be targeted by a single arrow.
Arrow of Death (Sp): At 10th level, an arcane archer can create a special type of slaying arrow that forces the target, if damaged by the arrow's attack, to make a Fortitude save or be slain immediately. The DC of this save is equal to 20 + the arcane archer's Charisma modifier. It takes 1 day to make a slaying arrow, and the arrow only functions for the arcane archer who created it. The slaying arrow lasts no longer than 1 year, and the archer can only have one such arrow in existence at a time.
what is the build rules...are they the same as before or did you change anything? Figured I would ask before I adjust my character.
Yes, I had looked up and seen that you guys were 20 pt buy. That's what I upgraded my group to. They had rolled for stats originally and only one exceeded a 20 point buy with his rolled stats and not by much. We are using Elephant in the Room and Background skills.
@hustonj, I like the Arcane Archer plan. Here is a link to our discussion thread. You guys can come on in and we'll start discussing logistics of how to get everyone together.
Possessions studded leather armor; thieves' tools (masterwork); cold iron bolt; silver bolt; crossbow bolts (10) (x2); Light Crossbow ; Backpack, Masterwork [ Survival Kit (Common); Grooming Kit; Gear Maintenance Kit; Winter Blanket; Mess Kit; ]; Belt Pouch [ Wire Saw (Common); ]; Wrist Sheath, Spring Loaded [ Cold Iron Dagger; ]; Wrist Sheath, Spring Loaded [ Silver Dagger; ]; Adaptability (Ex) Half-elves receive Skill Focus as a bonus feat at 1st level.
Danger Sense (Ex) You gain a +1 bonus on Reflex saves to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks by traps. In addition, you gain a +1 bonus on Perception checks to avoid being surprised by a foe. This ability counts as trap sense for any feat or class prerequisite, and can be replaced by any archetype class feature that replaces trap sense. The bonuses gained from this ability stack with those gained from trap sense (if you have trap sense from another class).
Deft Dodger Growing up in a rough neighborhood or a dangerous environment has honed your senses. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Reflex saves.
Elf Blood (Ex) Half-elves count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race.
Elven Immunities (Ex) Half-elves are immune to magic sleep effects and get a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells and effects.
Evasion (Ex) You can avoid damage from many area-effect attacks. If you make a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, you instead take no damage. Evasion can only be used if you are wearing light armor or no armor. If you are helpless, you do not gain the benefit of evasion.
Finesse Training (Ex) At 1st level, a rogue gains Weapon Finesse as a bonus feat. In addition, starting at 3rd level, she can select any one type of weapon that can be used with Weapon Finesse (such as rapiers or daggers). Once this choice is made, it cannot be changed. Whenever she makes a successful melee attack with the selected weapon, she adds her Dexterity modifier instead of her Strength modifier to the damage roll. If any effect would prevent the rogue from adding her Strength modifier to the damage roll, she does not add her Dexterity modifier. The rogue can select a second weapon at 11th level and a third at 19th level.
Keen Senses (Ex) Half-elves receive a +2 bonus on Perception skill checks.
Language Half-elves begin play speaking Common and Elven. Half-elves with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).
Low-Light Vision (Ex) You can see x2 as far as humans in low illumination. Characters with low-light vision have eyes that are so sensitive to light that they can see twice as far as normal in dim light. Low-Light Vision is color vision. A spellcaster with low-light vision can read a scroll as long as even the tiniest candle flame is next to her as a source of light. Characters with low-light vision can see outdoors on a moonlit night as well as they can during the day.
Multitalented (Ex) Half-elves choose two favored classes at first level and gain +1 hit point or +1 skill point whenever they take a level in either one of those classes.
Scholar of the Ancients Growing up with your nose in books, you've had a great interest in past cultures and ancient history. Furthermore, having grown up in Varisia, you know the monuments dotting the landscape belong to an ancient civilization known as Thassilon. From your life of study and dogged research, you've pieced together the language and partial history of this once-great empire. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (arcana) and Knowledge (history) checks, and begin play able to speak and read Thassilonian.
Scholar of the Great Beyond (Knowledge (History)) Your greatest interests as a child did not lie with current events or the mundane- you have always felt out of place, as if you were born in the wrong era. You take to philosophical discussions of the Great Beyond and of historical events with ease. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (history) and Knowledge (planes) checks, and one of these skills (your choice) is always a class skill for you.
Sneak Attack (Ex) If you can catch an opponent when he is unable to defend himself effectively from your attack, you can strike a vital spot for extra damage. Your attack deals 3d6 points of extra damage anytime your target would be denied a Dexterity bonus to AC, or when you flank your target. Should you score a critical hit with a sneak attack, this extra damage is not multiplied. Ranged attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet. With a weapon that deals nonlethal damage, you can make a sneak attack that deals nonlethal damage instead of lethal damage. You cannot use a weapon that deals lethal damage to deal nonlethal damage in a sneak attack, not even with the usual -4 penalty. You must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. You cannot sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment.
Trapfinding (Ex) You add +1 to Perception skill checks made to locate traps and to Disable Device skill checks. You can use the Disable Device skill to disarm magical traps.
Trap Spotter (Ex) Whenever you come within 10 feet of a trap, you receive an immediate Perception skill check to notice the trap. This check should be made in secret by the GM.
Weapon Choice (Dagger) (Ex) Dexterity to Damage with Dagger
She will still be going to Wizard the next level and then to Arcane Trickster.
