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<blockquote data-quote="Delemental" data-source="post: 1668582" data-attributes="member: 5203"><p>(<a href="http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=2952660&postcount=49" target="_blank">This Story Hour is indexed</a>.)</p><p></p><p>This Story Hour is set on a homebrew world, known as Aelfenn. It's a world still very much in development, so this campaign has been a real journey of discovery for all of us, including our DM. I don't want to bore you all with a lengthy exposition, so where appropriate I'll include footnotes to explain campaign elements. For now, suffice it to say that Aelfenn would likely be described as a "high-magic" world, similar to the Forgotten Realms (in fact the campaign does use some FR material). Our campaign begins with a familiar concept - the 'adventuring school'. This school, known simply as "The Tower", lies in the middle of Trageon, which is the capital city of the human empire of Targeth. Our characters started the campaign at 2nd level, advancing to 4th by the time we were out of school.</p><p></p><p>Though you'll have to wait a bit for the first installment ("What? He starts a Story Hour and doesn't include any content? What a load of..."), I can at least start with introducing the PCs.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3015440&postcount=166" target="_blank">Kyle Goodson</a></strong> - Male human wizard. Kyle was born a farmer's son and was trained as a carpenter. His latent talent for magic was discovered after he was hired on by the Tower as a handyman. Generally good-natured, he has a tendency to stick his foot in his mouth frequently.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3065525&postcount=195" target="_blank">Ariadne "Arrie" Verahannen</a></strong> - Female human exoticist (a fighter variant; basically trades in the Martial Weapon Proficiencies for 4 Exotic Weapon Proficiencies). Arrie hails from the kingdom of Merlion, a tiny human barony in the midst of the elven nation of Tlaxan. Arrie is part of one of the ruling noble families of that nation, but for some reason has been allowed to roam free of her lands and attend classes at the Tower. Strong-willed and implusive, she sometimes leaps before she looks.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3031374&postcount=178" target="_blank">Autumn Verahannen</a></strong> - Female aasimar sentinel (a NG paladin variant focused on preventing incursions from evil outsiders). Autumn was adopted by the Verahannen family, and she and Arrie refer to each other as sisters. In many ways Autumn is the opposite of Arrie; refined where she is rough, reserved where she is impulsive.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3035502&postcount=181" target="_blank">Lanara Rahila</a></strong> - Female cansin bard (cansin are like tieflings or aasimar, but are descended from a chaotically-aligned outsider). The epitome of the wandering minstrel, Lanara calls nowhere home for long. Lanara prides herself on her ability to subtly manipulate others for a bit of fun.</p><p></p><p><strong>Osborn Greenbottle</strong> - Male hin fighter/rogue (hin is this world's term for halfling; I think it's actually in the PHB race description, too). Osborn grew up as part of a travelling hin circus, where his father performed as a knife-thrower. Osborn went on the trail of a pair of thieves that had stolen the troupe's money, not giving up until he'd secured the stolen funds nearly two years later. He was sent to the Tower by his troupe as a reward.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3020824&postcount=167" target="_blank">Tolly Nightsleaving</a></strong> - Male human cleric. An orphan raised by the church, Tolly naturally entered their service. He was sent to the Tower by his superiors in order to make him a bit more world-savvy. He is dedicated, but a bit naive to the way the world works.</p><p></p><p>(Tolly eventually picks up a cohort, <strong><a href="http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3022733&postcount=168" target="_blank">Crystal</a></strong>, a female axani cleric/rogue.)</p><p></p><p><strong>Baobab Ghurka</strong> - Male human druid. Ghurka was a druid obsessed with fire. He only lasted through our first adventure, as his player decided that the character didn't appeal to him. He was replaced by Tolly.</p><p></p><p><strong>Xu Dhii Ngao</strong> - Female human monk. A young girl who ran away from an arranged marriage, Xu (and the name is pronounced "You Die Now" <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) took shelter in a monastery and learned their ways. Usually quiet, she expresses herself on the battlefield.</p><p></p><p><strong>Kavan</strong> - Male elf cleric. Kavan (he has never given a family name) had originally followed in the footsteps of his father, becoming a professional escort. But an encounter with an angry spouse led to a questioning of his life, and a discovery of his faith.</p><p></p><p><strong>Madrone</strong> - Female elf favored soul. Maddie comes into the tale much further along to replace another character, the circumstances of which I won't reveal here. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Razael Fletcher</strong> - Male elf tracker (non-spellcasting ranger variant from Complete Warrior). Razael is a very old, and very cynical elf, who has a tendency to get the wrong people upset. He was a replacement for another character (which one? You'll have to stay tuned to find out...)</p><p></p><p><strong>Yuri Fanchon</strong> - Female human dragoon (a nation-specific prestige class that emphasizes leaping, acrobatic combat with reach weapons). Joining the party late in the campaign, Yuri is a professional soldier who was recruited after her unit was wiped out in a war (which war? Read on...)</p><p></p><p>That's it for now. The first real post will hopefully come tomorrow, or late today if I can manage it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Delemental, post: 1668582, member: 5203"] ([URL=http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=2952660&postcount=49]This Story Hour is indexed[/URL].) This Story Hour is set on a homebrew world, known as Aelfenn. It's a world still very much in development, so this campaign has been a real journey of discovery for all of us, including our DM. I don't want to bore you all with a lengthy exposition, so where appropriate I'll include footnotes to explain campaign elements. For now, suffice it to say that Aelfenn would likely be described as a "high-magic" world, similar to the Forgotten Realms (in fact the campaign does use some FR material). Our campaign begins with a familiar concept - the 'adventuring school'. This school, known simply as "The Tower", lies in the middle of Trageon, which is the capital city of the human empire of Targeth. Our characters started the campaign at 2nd level, advancing to 4th by the time we were out of school. Though you'll have to wait a bit for the first installment ("What? He starts a Story Hour and doesn't include any content? What a load of..."), I can at least start with introducing the PCs. [B][URL=http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3015440&postcount=166]Kyle Goodson[/URL][/B] - Male human wizard. Kyle was born a farmer's son and was trained as a carpenter. His latent talent for magic was discovered after he was hired on by the Tower as a handyman. Generally good-natured, he has a tendency to stick his foot in his mouth frequently. [B][URL=http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3065525&postcount=195]Ariadne "Arrie" Verahannen[/URL][/B] - Female human exoticist (a fighter variant; basically trades in the Martial Weapon Proficiencies for 4 Exotic Weapon Proficiencies). Arrie hails from the kingdom of Merlion, a tiny human barony in the midst of the elven nation of Tlaxan. Arrie is part of one of the ruling noble families of that nation, but for some reason has been allowed to roam free of her lands and attend classes at the Tower. Strong-willed and implusive, she sometimes leaps before she looks. [B][URL=http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3031374&postcount=178]Autumn Verahannen[/URL][/B] - Female aasimar sentinel (a NG paladin variant focused on preventing incursions from evil outsiders). Autumn was adopted by the Verahannen family, and she and Arrie refer to each other as sisters. In many ways Autumn is the opposite of Arrie; refined where she is rough, reserved where she is impulsive. [B][URL=http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3035502&postcount=181]Lanara Rahila[/URL][/B] - Female cansin bard (cansin are like tieflings or aasimar, but are descended from a chaotically-aligned outsider). The epitome of the wandering minstrel, Lanara calls nowhere home for long. Lanara prides herself on her ability to subtly manipulate others for a bit of fun. [B]Osborn Greenbottle[/B] - Male hin fighter/rogue (hin is this world's term for halfling; I think it's actually in the PHB race description, too). Osborn grew up as part of a travelling hin circus, where his father performed as a knife-thrower. Osborn went on the trail of a pair of thieves that had stolen the troupe's money, not giving up until he'd secured the stolen funds nearly two years later. He was sent to the Tower by his troupe as a reward. [B][URL=http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3020824&postcount=167]Tolly Nightsleaving[/URL][/B] - Male human cleric. An orphan raised by the church, Tolly naturally entered their service. He was sent to the Tower by his superiors in order to make him a bit more world-savvy. He is dedicated, but a bit naive to the way the world works. (Tolly eventually picks up a cohort, [B][URL=http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=3022733&postcount=168]Crystal[/URL][/B], a female axani cleric/rogue.) [B]Baobab Ghurka[/B] - Male human druid. Ghurka was a druid obsessed with fire. He only lasted through our first adventure, as his player decided that the character didn't appeal to him. He was replaced by Tolly. [B]Xu Dhii Ngao[/B] - Female human monk. A young girl who ran away from an arranged marriage, Xu (and the name is pronounced "You Die Now" :) ) took shelter in a monastery and learned their ways. Usually quiet, she expresses herself on the battlefield. [B]Kavan[/B] - Male elf cleric. Kavan (he has never given a family name) had originally followed in the footsteps of his father, becoming a professional escort. But an encounter with an angry spouse led to a questioning of his life, and a discovery of his faith. [B]Madrone[/B] - Female elf favored soul. Maddie comes into the tale much further along to replace another character, the circumstances of which I won't reveal here. ;) [B]Razael Fletcher[/B] - Male elf tracker (non-spellcasting ranger variant from Complete Warrior). Razael is a very old, and very cynical elf, who has a tendency to get the wrong people upset. He was a replacement for another character (which one? You'll have to stay tuned to find out...) [B]Yuri Fanchon[/B] - Female human dragoon (a nation-specific prestige class that emphasizes leaping, acrobatic combat with reach weapons). Joining the party late in the campaign, Yuri is a professional soldier who was recruited after her unit was wiped out in a war (which war? Read on...) That's it for now. The first real post will hopefully come tomorrow, or late today if I can manage it. [/QUOTE]
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