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<blockquote data-quote="Scotley" data-source="post: 1871128" data-attributes="member: 11520"><p>Good news I have copies of the Midnight Campaign setting, Minions of the Shadow, and Against the Shadow, and a downloaded netbook as well as an adventure--Crown of the Shadow at my disposal. Now I just have to find the time to do some reading. I did a little skimming already. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I think you answered all my questions. I have a thought about a cohort. I was doing a bit of reading last night and discovered that Goblins were created from Highland Imp Fey by Izrador. What about a Goblin with the Feyborn heroic path. He was born with some lingering Fey nature from the past. Normally a Feyborn would be hunted, but he (or she if you prefer) is a Goblin--created by Izrador. He would have a certain loyalty to any Legate that protects him, yet at the same time even you have your doubts about a Feyborn. He would be a fairly charismatic character with some Rogue levels to make up for your limited allotment of skill points. He would have some spell powers from the heroic path that would make him very good at infilltration. You could even give him a few channeler levels if you wish. He has attained some fame for his ability to infilltrate and has come to the notice of more powerful Legates and thus is relatively safe for the time being. We can add a few Orcs and a Human sargent to fill out your followers. Anyway, if you don't like it we can go another route. A goblin just seemed to fit with a bugbear. </p><p></p><p></p><p>As to the character, why don't we go for the high end in ability and say 32 point buy and 8th level. The 2 ability points from 4th and 8th level coupled with the Bugbear bonuses should allow you to create the "imposing figure" you envision. That would make your cohort 6th level. Say enough exp for 8th level plus 2-8 thousand--you roll. Hit points max at first and then 75% after. </p><p></p><p></p><p>In reading about Legates I see they start with breeding. It is possible that you came to Theros Obsidia on your own or were stolen as a baby, but I think a true born Legate would be the only likely path for an unusual Legate like a Bugbear. How about something like this. Your father was a warleader Bugbear of some sucess. He was all too aware of how Goblinoids were treated by the Legates and "Izador's Chosen" the Orcs. When offered a reward for heroic service by one of the Night Kings he asked to be part of the Legate breeding program. The Night King was in a fine mood following the great victory handed to him by your father. He granted the boon. As a baby born to Theros Obsidia you were subjected to all the horrors of Legate training endured by the regular candidates and then an extra measure for being different. However, your father's powerful genes bred true and you were able to survive. You are likely the only Bugbear to ever make it out of Theros Obsidia alive. Normally only humans, and a very few Orcs or Dworgs ever get the chance to become Legates. Other Legates of your generation would have grown up in the tower with you and seen the extra harsh treatment you received and thus are a bit in awe of you. Older and younger Legates may have less respect for your accomplishment. Anyway, I'm just tossing out some ideas, its your show tell me what you would like. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Okay, a couple more quick questions, what part of the world do you want to work from. Doesn't matter to me, I just want to know where to focus my study. What sort of animal do you want your Astirax to be? What alignment do you plan to play? How do you feel about 3e vs. 3.5e--my preference is 3.5e, but that will require a few minor changes to the classes in book. Legate's get Scry as a class skill, but it no longer exists in 3.5. I would suggest either sense motive or listen as a replacement if we go 3.5 what do you think? I haven't looked over the Wildlander as much, but the Ranger got a serious makeover in 3.5, so the Wildlander may need changes as well. As I said I haven't read enough to know yet. </p><p></p><p></p><p>That should be enough to keep you busy while I do some reading.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scotley, post: 1871128, member: 11520"] Good news I have copies of the Midnight Campaign setting, Minions of the Shadow, and Against the Shadow, and a downloaded netbook as well as an adventure--Crown of the Shadow at my disposal. Now I just have to find the time to do some reading. I did a little skimming already. I think you answered all my questions. I have a thought about a cohort. I was doing a bit of reading last night and discovered that Goblins were created from Highland Imp Fey by Izrador. What about a Goblin with the Feyborn heroic path. He was born with some lingering Fey nature from the past. Normally a Feyborn would be hunted, but he (or she if you prefer) is a Goblin--created by Izrador. He would have a certain loyalty to any Legate that protects him, yet at the same time even you have your doubts about a Feyborn. He would be a fairly charismatic character with some Rogue levels to make up for your limited allotment of skill points. He would have some spell powers from the heroic path that would make him very good at infilltration. You could even give him a few channeler levels if you wish. He has attained some fame for his ability to infilltrate and has come to the notice of more powerful Legates and thus is relatively safe for the time being. We can add a few Orcs and a Human sargent to fill out your followers. Anyway, if you don't like it we can go another route. A goblin just seemed to fit with a bugbear. As to the character, why don't we go for the high end in ability and say 32 point buy and 8th level. The 2 ability points from 4th and 8th level coupled with the Bugbear bonuses should allow you to create the "imposing figure" you envision. That would make your cohort 6th level. Say enough exp for 8th level plus 2-8 thousand--you roll. Hit points max at first and then 75% after. In reading about Legates I see they start with breeding. It is possible that you came to Theros Obsidia on your own or were stolen as a baby, but I think a true born Legate would be the only likely path for an unusual Legate like a Bugbear. How about something like this. Your father was a warleader Bugbear of some sucess. He was all too aware of how Goblinoids were treated by the Legates and "Izador's Chosen" the Orcs. When offered a reward for heroic service by one of the Night Kings he asked to be part of the Legate breeding program. The Night King was in a fine mood following the great victory handed to him by your father. He granted the boon. As a baby born to Theros Obsidia you were subjected to all the horrors of Legate training endured by the regular candidates and then an extra measure for being different. However, your father's powerful genes bred true and you were able to survive. You are likely the only Bugbear to ever make it out of Theros Obsidia alive. Normally only humans, and a very few Orcs or Dworgs ever get the chance to become Legates. Other Legates of your generation would have grown up in the tower with you and seen the extra harsh treatment you received and thus are a bit in awe of you. Older and younger Legates may have less respect for your accomplishment. Anyway, I'm just tossing out some ideas, its your show tell me what you would like. Okay, a couple more quick questions, what part of the world do you want to work from. Doesn't matter to me, I just want to know where to focus my study. What sort of animal do you want your Astirax to be? What alignment do you plan to play? How do you feel about 3e vs. 3.5e--my preference is 3.5e, but that will require a few minor changes to the classes in book. Legate's get Scry as a class skill, but it no longer exists in 3.5. I would suggest either sense motive or listen as a replacement if we go 3.5 what do you think? I haven't looked over the Wildlander as much, but the Ranger got a serious makeover in 3.5, so the Wildlander may need changes as well. As I said I haven't read enough to know yet. That should be enough to keep you busy while I do some reading. [/QUOTE]
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