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<blockquote data-quote="Artoomis" data-source="post: 4735439" data-attributes="member: 111"><p><strong>Here's mine</strong></p><p></p><p>This is the chaacter I will play, subject to changes when Arcane power comes out, or if the spirit moves me to change it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. This is converted over from 3.5e with as much "flavor" preserved as possible. This, for the most part, captures that "flavor."</p><p></p><p>Vvaxaaras is a whip that is also his implement, per our house rule (the Star of Corellon, named "Implement Bonus +5" below, simulates this fact so that the power cards get printed correctly).</p><p></p><p>Multiclassing into Warlord twice is of <strong><em>questionable</em></strong> legality, even if allowed by Character Builder. I plan to adjust that once Arcane Power is published in a few weeks and I have a different choice that works.</p><p></p><p>Best skill bonuses are:</p><p>Diplomacy: +29</p><p>Streetwise: +29</p><p>Intimidate: +27</p><p>Arcana, History, and Religion are all at +22.</p><p></p><p>====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======</p><p>Rudy, level 21</p><p>Human, Bard, Angelic Avenger, Lorekeeper</p><p>Build: Cunning Bard</p><p>Bardic Virtue: Virtue of Cunning</p><p>Pact Initiate: Pact Initiate (star pact)</p><p>Astral Vibrance: Radiant</p><p>Weapon Training: Weapon Proficiency (Bastard sword)</p><p>Background: Auspicious Birth</p><p></p><p>FINAL ABILITY SCORES</p><p>Str 15, Con 10, Dex 14, Int 20, Wis 15, Cha 24.</p><p></p><p>Starting Ability Scores</p><p>Str 13, Con 8, Dex 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 16.</p><p></p><p></p><p>AC: 33 Fort: 35 Reflex: 33 Will: 34</p><p>HP: 136 Surges: 14 Surge Value: 34</p><p></p><p>TRAINED SKILLS</p><p>Nature, Arcana, Perception, Streetwise, Insight, History, Endurance, Heal, Diplomacy, Bluff, Dungeoneering, Religion, Intimidate.</p><p></p><p>FEATS</p><p>1: Ritual Caster</p><p>1: Radiant Soul</p><p>1: Inspiring Leader</p><p>2: Soldier of the Faith</p><p>4: Student of Battle</p><p>6: Pact Initiate</p><p>8: Bardic Knowledge</p><p>10: Warrior of the Wild</p><p>11: Initiate of the Faith</p><p>12: Whip Training</p><p>14: Melee Training (Charisma)</p><p>16: Paragon Defenses</p><p>18: Sly Dodge</p><p>20: Avenging Spirit (retrained to Supreme Inspiration at Level 21)</p><p>21: Epic Fortitude</p><p></p><p>POWERS</p><p>1, At-Will: Vicious Mockery</p><p>1, At-Will: Misdirected Mark</p><p>1, At-Will: War Song Strike</p><p>1, Encounter: Blunder</p><p>1, Daily: Stirring Shout</p><p>2, Utility: Inspire Competence</p><p>3, Encounter: Dissonant Strain</p><p>5, Daily: Song of Discord</p><p>6, Utility: Allegro</p><p>7, Encounter: Deflect Attention</p><p>9, Daily: Forceful Conduit</p><p>10, Utility: Illusory Erasure</p><p>13, Encounter: Foolhardy Fighting (replaces Blunder)</p><p>15, Daily: Confusing Chorus (replaces Stirring Shout)</p><p>16, Utility: Elegy of the Undefeated</p><p>17, Encounter: Shout of Evasion (replaces Foolhardy Fighting)</p><p>19, Daily: Encircling Dance (replaces Forceful Conduit)</p><p></p><p>ITEMS</p><p>Ritual Book, Healer's Shield Light Shield (heroic tier), Ring of Tenacous Will (epic tier), Boots of Striding (heroic tier), Mac-Fuirmidh Cittern +1, Gloves of Agility (heroic tier), Lens of Descernment (heroic tier), Skeleton Key (heroic tier), Eternal Chalk (heroic tier), Restful Bedroll (heroic tier), Hunter's Flint (heroic tier), Escape Tattoo (heroic tier), Everlasting Provisions (heroic tier), Handy Haversack (heroic tier), Implement Bonus +5, Assassinbane Feyhide Armor +4, Ioun Stone of Perfect Language (epic tier), Unguent of Darkvision (paragon tier) (10), Absence Amulet +4, Bracers of Mental Might (heroic tier), Belt of Vim (heroic tier), Vvaxaaras Whip +5</p><p></p><p>RITUALS</p><p>Glib Limerick, Fastidiousness, Tenser's Floating Disk, Last Sight Vision, Lullaby, Traveler's Chant, Knock, Shadow Bridge, Song of Sustenance, Tenser's Lift, Tune of Merriment, Aria of Revelation, Waterborn, Arcane Mark, Comprehend Language, Amanuensis, Make Whole, Seek Rumor, Enchant Magic Item, Discern Lies, Disenchant Magic Item, Duplicate, Fey Passage, Rope Trick, Secret Page, Pyrotechnics, Arcane Lock, Dark Light, Delay Affliction, Cure Disease, Mordenkainen's Ascent, Leomund's Secret Chest, View Location, Seal Portal, Status, Reverse Portal</p><p>====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Artoomis, post: 4735439, member: 111"] [b]Here's mine[/b] This is the chaacter I will play, subject to changes when Arcane power comes out, or if the spirit moves me to change it. :). This is converted over from 3.5e with as much "flavor" preserved as possible. This, for the most part, captures that "flavor." Vvaxaaras is a whip that is also his implement, per our house rule (the Star of Corellon, named "Implement Bonus +5" below, simulates this fact so that the power cards get printed correctly). Multiclassing into Warlord twice is of [b][i]questionable[/i][/b][i][/i] legality, even if allowed by Character Builder. I plan to adjust that once Arcane Power is published in a few weeks and I have a different choice that works. Best skill bonuses are: Diplomacy: +29 Streetwise: +29 Intimidate: +27 Arcana, History, and Religion are all at +22. ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== Rudy, level 21 Human, Bard, Angelic Avenger, Lorekeeper Build: Cunning Bard Bardic Virtue: Virtue of Cunning Pact Initiate: Pact Initiate (star pact) Astral Vibrance: Radiant Weapon Training: Weapon Proficiency (Bastard sword) Background: Auspicious Birth FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str 15, Con 10, Dex 14, Int 20, Wis 15, Cha 24. Starting Ability Scores Str 13, Con 8, Dex 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 16. AC: 33 Fort: 35 Reflex: 33 Will: 34 HP: 136 Surges: 14 Surge Value: 34 TRAINED SKILLS Nature, Arcana, Perception, Streetwise, Insight, History, Endurance, Heal, Diplomacy, Bluff, Dungeoneering, Religion, Intimidate. FEATS 1: Ritual Caster 1: Radiant Soul 1: Inspiring Leader 2: Soldier of the Faith 4: Student of Battle 6: Pact Initiate 8: Bardic Knowledge 10: Warrior of the Wild 11: Initiate of the Faith 12: Whip Training 14: Melee Training (Charisma) 16: Paragon Defenses 18: Sly Dodge 20: Avenging Spirit (retrained to Supreme Inspiration at Level 21) 21: Epic Fortitude POWERS 1, At-Will: Vicious Mockery 1, At-Will: Misdirected Mark 1, At-Will: War Song Strike 1, Encounter: Blunder 1, Daily: Stirring Shout 2, Utility: Inspire Competence 3, Encounter: Dissonant Strain 5, Daily: Song of Discord 6, Utility: Allegro 7, Encounter: Deflect Attention 9, Daily: Forceful Conduit 10, Utility: Illusory Erasure 13, Encounter: Foolhardy Fighting (replaces Blunder) 15, Daily: Confusing Chorus (replaces Stirring Shout) 16, Utility: Elegy of the Undefeated 17, Encounter: Shout of Evasion (replaces Foolhardy Fighting) 19, Daily: Encircling Dance (replaces Forceful Conduit) ITEMS Ritual Book, Healer's Shield Light Shield (heroic tier), Ring of Tenacous Will (epic tier), Boots of Striding (heroic tier), Mac-Fuirmidh Cittern +1, Gloves of Agility (heroic tier), Lens of Descernment (heroic tier), Skeleton Key (heroic tier), Eternal Chalk (heroic tier), Restful Bedroll (heroic tier), Hunter's Flint (heroic tier), Escape Tattoo (heroic tier), Everlasting Provisions (heroic tier), Handy Haversack (heroic tier), Implement Bonus +5, Assassinbane Feyhide Armor +4, Ioun Stone of Perfect Language (epic tier), Unguent of Darkvision (paragon tier) (10), Absence Amulet +4, Bracers of Mental Might (heroic tier), Belt of Vim (heroic tier), Vvaxaaras Whip +5 RITUALS Glib Limerick, Fastidiousness, Tenser's Floating Disk, Last Sight Vision, Lullaby, Traveler's Chant, Knock, Shadow Bridge, Song of Sustenance, Tenser's Lift, Tune of Merriment, Aria of Revelation, Waterborn, Arcane Mark, Comprehend Language, Amanuensis, Make Whole, Seek Rumor, Enchant Magic Item, Discern Lies, Disenchant Magic Item, Duplicate, Fey Passage, Rope Trick, Secret Page, Pyrotechnics, Arcane Lock, Dark Light, Delay Affliction, Cure Disease, Mordenkainen's Ascent, Leomund's Secret Chest, View Location, Seal Portal, Status, Reverse Portal ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== [/QUOTE]
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