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<blockquote data-quote="LazarusLong42" data-source="post: 890092" data-attributes="member: 9620"><p><strong>Kael Rissin</strong>, male elf Clr7: CR 7; ECL 7; Medium-size Humanoid (elf); HD 7d8+7; hp 51; Init +2; Spd 20 ft; AC 20 (+6 breastplate, +2 Dex +2 <em>ring of protection</em>, 18 flat-footed, 14 touch); Melee <em>+1 shortspear</em> +9 (1d8+4/crit x3); Ranged mighty (+4) composite longbow +7 (1d8+2/crit x3); SA spells, turn undead; SQ elf traits; AL NG; SV Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +8; Str 14, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 17(19), Cha 10(14).</p><p></p><p>Skills and Feats: Appraise +2 (1), Concentration +10 (9), Heal +12 (8), Knowledge (dungeon) +2 (1), Knowledge (games) +2 (1), Knowledge (religion) +8 (7), Listen +6 (0), Perform (dance) +1 (1), Search +4 (1), Sense Motive +5 (1), Spellcraft +7 (6), Spot +6 (0); Dodge, Mobility, Scribe Scroll, Weapon Focus (shortspear) [virtual from War domain].</p><p></p><p>Cleric Spells Prepared (6/5/4/3/2): 0-<em>detect magic</em> (2), <em>detect poison, guidance, light, resistance</em>; 1-<em>bless</em> (2), <em>divine favor, sanctuary, shield of faith</em>; 2-<em>bull's strength</em> (2), <em>endurance, resist elements</em>; 3-<em>dispel magic, flame of faith, prayer</em>; 4-<em>freedom of movement, greater magic weapon</em></p><p></p><p>Domain Spells Prepared (Brenbrylla/Portal and War): 1-<em>summon monster I</em>; 2-<em>spiritual weapon</em>; 3-<em>magic vestment</em>; 4-<em>divine power</em></p><p></p><p>Equipment: <em>+1 shortspear</em>, mighty (+4) composite longbow, <em>+1 breastplate</em>, <em>Heward's handy haversack</em>, <em>periapt of wisdom +2</em>, <em>cloak of charisma +4</em>, <em>pearls of power</em> (1st and 3rd level), spell component pouch, arrows (40), bedroll, sunrods (5), healers' kits (2), scroll cases (2), scrolls of: <em>augury, remove paralysis, remove curse, remove disease, neutralize poison, restoration</em> (1 each), holy symbol, scroll inks and blank scrolls (275 gp worth), 300 pp, 445 gp.</p><p></p><p>Languages: Old English, Elven, Dungeontongue</p><p></p><p>Encumbrance: 56 lb. (light)</p><p></p><p>Notes:</p><p></p><p>Dodge feat AC bonus: Apply to enemies with the following priority:</p><p></p><p>1) Melee enemy that has most recently attacked;</p><p>2) Ranged enemy that has most recently attacked, if no one falls under (1);</p><p>3) Enemy I'm currently attacking, if no one falls under (1) or (2);</p><p>4) Nearest enemy, if no one falls into any other category.</p><p></p><p>(This is just so I don't have to declare it, and you don't have to notice my declaration, *every single combat round.*)</p><p></p><p>Elf Traits: Kael is proficient in longsword, not rapier.</p><p></p><p>Backstory:</p><p></p><p>Kael didn't believe in gods when he was on Earth; and he didn't believe in "Monitors" after being fished into the Dungeon. He had paid lip service to Corellon in his homeland, mainly because without said lip service many simply didn't believe he was a real cleric, but having been fished he thought that maybe, just maybe, he could skip the lip service. He could act according to his own beliefs--that most everything could be explained by the actions of humans, and that divine and arcane magic were not truly different, just two ways of tapping into the magic power around them. And he could happily use his sword to fight for the people when needed.</p><p></p><p>Of course, the Monitors weren't happy about this. Or perhaps it would be more correct to say they were amused by the challenge.</p><p></p><p>--------</p><p></p><p>When Alchraol and Brenbrylla met--as they often did, though normally in battle--Alchraol proposed, instead of yet another sword-match, a small wager. "And what would you have me wager?" asked Brenbrylla warily.</p><p></p><p>"Just control over this one mortal. It seems he doesn't believe in us. I would wager that I can force him--eventually--to believe in us. But elves have strong minds and are slow to change them. I think fifty years is a fair amount of time."</p><p></p><p>Brenbrylla sighed. "You know what? Fine. If you hadn't dragged me into this in the first place, he wouldn't even be here. But only one caveat: you may not harm him in any way."</p><p></p><p>Alchraol chuckled. "My dear Shielder, harming was never what I had in mind."</p><p></p><p>--------</p><p></p><p>Kael awoke in an unfamiliar place, wearing unfamiliar clothes. He remembered what had happened the night before: a great blast of magical energy that had hit him with such force he was surprised he was still in one piece. There was a priest standing over him. "Brother! You have come through."</p><p></p><p>Kael eyed the man warily. "Brother? Where am I? And why," he asked, pointing to his clothes, "am I in this get-up? What is this? The vestments of a cleric of Brenbrylla?"</p><p></p><p>"We prefer to simply call her the Shielder, but yes, Brother, of course. We found you in these garments, unconscious and nearly dead in the street. Are you not a cleric of the Shielder?"</p><p></p><p>"Not that I know of. Let's just say that I'm not a fan of any of the Monitors. Though if they are who you say they are, I simply don't believe that your Shielder would suddenly decide to make me a cleric of hers. She doesn't seem the type." Kael rose from the bed, dusting off his clothes. "You say I was found in these?"</p><p></p><p>"Indeed. Why otherwise would you have been brought here?"</p><p></p><p>"Why indeed?" Kael sighed inwardly. Yet more magic--this place was full of it, and it was hard, sometimes, to tell what the source was. Whoever it was running this place, they certainly weren't gods in the formal sense--if this was their fondness, changing people's lives at will, then they were no better than children, and only marginally better than the pompous pricks who set up little fiefdoms in this forsaken place. "I should find out who did this to me."</p><p></p><p>"But, Brother, if what you say is true, then perhaps Brenbrylla *has* chosen you?"</p><p></p><p>Kael smiled as he picked up the spear which seemed to have replace his longsword. "That, my devout friend, is about the last thing I am prepared to believe."</p><p></p><p>--------</p><p></p><p>Alchraol watched for a moment, sullen, then tossed the scrying mirror across the room.</p><p></p><p>Brenbrylla chuckled. "Don't worry, Warmaster. You have fifty years, after all..."</p><p></p><p>------------</p><p></p><p>Background Notes:</p><p></p><p>Kael comes from an alternate earth which is populated much like Middle Earth or Faerun. He hails from a Merrie Olde England where elves and dwarves are commonly protagonists of Shakespeare's plays, where guns, while available, are very uncommon, and where the Americas, it turns out, are full of Native Gnomes. Kael is about 150 years old, and could have known both Columbus and Shakespeare if he'd been so inclined. He was Fished from this alternate Earth in 1606 (equivalent) and has been in the Dungeon for three years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LazarusLong42, post: 890092, member: 9620"] [b]Kael Rissin[/b], male elf Clr7: CR 7; ECL 7; Medium-size Humanoid (elf); HD 7d8+7; hp 51; Init +2; Spd 20 ft; AC 20 (+6 breastplate, +2 Dex +2 [i]ring of protection[/i], 18 flat-footed, 14 touch); Melee [I]+1 shortspear[/I] +9 (1d8+4/crit x3); Ranged mighty (+4) composite longbow +7 (1d8+2/crit x3); SA spells, turn undead; SQ elf traits; AL NG; SV Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +8; Str 14, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 17(19), Cha 10(14). Skills and Feats: Appraise +2 (1), Concentration +10 (9), Heal +12 (8), Knowledge (dungeon) +2 (1), Knowledge (games) +2 (1), Knowledge (religion) +8 (7), Listen +6 (0), Perform (dance) +1 (1), Search +4 (1), Sense Motive +5 (1), Spellcraft +7 (6), Spot +6 (0); Dodge, Mobility, Scribe Scroll, Weapon Focus (shortspear) [virtual from War domain]. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/5/4/3/2): 0-[i]detect magic[/i] (2), [i]detect poison, guidance, light, resistance[/i]; 1-[i]bless[/i] (2), [i]divine favor, sanctuary, shield of faith[/i]; 2-[i]bull's strength[/i] (2), [i]endurance, resist elements[/i]; 3-[i]dispel magic, flame of faith, prayer[/i]; 4-[i]freedom of movement, greater magic weapon[/i] Domain Spells Prepared (Brenbrylla/Portal and War): 1-[i]summon monster I[/i]; 2-[i]spiritual weapon[/i]; 3-[i]magic vestment[/i]; 4-[i]divine power[/i] Equipment: [i]+1 shortspear[/i], mighty (+4) composite longbow, [i]+1 breastplate[/i], [i]Heward's handy haversack[/i], [i]periapt of wisdom +2[/i], [i]cloak of charisma +4[/i], [i]pearls of power[/i] (1st and 3rd level), spell component pouch, arrows (40), bedroll, sunrods (5), healers' kits (2), scroll cases (2), scrolls of: [i]augury, remove paralysis, remove curse, remove disease, neutralize poison, restoration[/i] (1 each), holy symbol, scroll inks and blank scrolls (275 gp worth), 300 pp, 445 gp. Languages: Old English, Elven, Dungeontongue Encumbrance: 56 lb. (light) Notes: Dodge feat AC bonus: Apply to enemies with the following priority: 1) Melee enemy that has most recently attacked; 2) Ranged enemy that has most recently attacked, if no one falls under (1); 3) Enemy I'm currently attacking, if no one falls under (1) or (2); 4) Nearest enemy, if no one falls into any other category. (This is just so I don't have to declare it, and you don't have to notice my declaration, *every single combat round.*) Elf Traits: Kael is proficient in longsword, not rapier. Backstory: Kael didn't believe in gods when he was on Earth; and he didn't believe in "Monitors" after being fished into the Dungeon. He had paid lip service to Corellon in his homeland, mainly because without said lip service many simply didn't believe he was a real cleric, but having been fished he thought that maybe, just maybe, he could skip the lip service. He could act according to his own beliefs--that most everything could be explained by the actions of humans, and that divine and arcane magic were not truly different, just two ways of tapping into the magic power around them. And he could happily use his sword to fight for the people when needed. Of course, the Monitors weren't happy about this. Or perhaps it would be more correct to say they were amused by the challenge. -------- When Alchraol and Brenbrylla met--as they often did, though normally in battle--Alchraol proposed, instead of yet another sword-match, a small wager. "And what would you have me wager?" asked Brenbrylla warily. "Just control over this one mortal. It seems he doesn't believe in us. I would wager that I can force him--eventually--to believe in us. But elves have strong minds and are slow to change them. I think fifty years is a fair amount of time." Brenbrylla sighed. "You know what? Fine. If you hadn't dragged me into this in the first place, he wouldn't even be here. But only one caveat: you may not harm him in any way." Alchraol chuckled. "My dear Shielder, harming was never what I had in mind." -------- Kael awoke in an unfamiliar place, wearing unfamiliar clothes. He remembered what had happened the night before: a great blast of magical energy that had hit him with such force he was surprised he was still in one piece. There was a priest standing over him. "Brother! You have come through." Kael eyed the man warily. "Brother? Where am I? And why," he asked, pointing to his clothes, "am I in this get-up? What is this? The vestments of a cleric of Brenbrylla?" "We prefer to simply call her the Shielder, but yes, Brother, of course. We found you in these garments, unconscious and nearly dead in the street. Are you not a cleric of the Shielder?" "Not that I know of. Let's just say that I'm not a fan of any of the Monitors. Though if they are who you say they are, I simply don't believe that your Shielder would suddenly decide to make me a cleric of hers. She doesn't seem the type." Kael rose from the bed, dusting off his clothes. "You say I was found in these?" "Indeed. Why otherwise would you have been brought here?" "Why indeed?" Kael sighed inwardly. Yet more magic--this place was full of it, and it was hard, sometimes, to tell what the source was. Whoever it was running this place, they certainly weren't gods in the formal sense--if this was their fondness, changing people's lives at will, then they were no better than children, and only marginally better than the pompous pricks who set up little fiefdoms in this forsaken place. "I should find out who did this to me." "But, Brother, if what you say is true, then perhaps Brenbrylla *has* chosen you?" Kael smiled as he picked up the spear which seemed to have replace his longsword. "That, my devout friend, is about the last thing I am prepared to believe." -------- Alchraol watched for a moment, sullen, then tossed the scrying mirror across the room. Brenbrylla chuckled. "Don't worry, Warmaster. You have fifty years, after all..." ------------ Background Notes: Kael comes from an alternate earth which is populated much like Middle Earth or Faerun. He hails from a Merrie Olde England where elves and dwarves are commonly protagonists of Shakespeare's plays, where guns, while available, are very uncommon, and where the Americas, it turns out, are full of Native Gnomes. Kael is about 150 years old, and could have known both Columbus and Shakespeare if he'd been so inclined. He was Fished from this alternate Earth in 1606 (equivalent) and has been in the Dungeon for three years. [/QUOTE]
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