D&D 5E (OOC) Vault of the Dracolich 5E (Full)

FitzTheRuke · Apr 20, 2017

River Song said:
How much do we get to spend on starting gear?

Ah, yes. 400gp. I'm usually stingier, but I'm feeling generous. If you're lazy, make it 250gp over starting packages.

gargoyleking said:
I've got a barbarian set up most of the way so far. Just need to roll some HP and sort out starting treasure. So far just have what's given by the class/backgrounds.

Also, I'm up for running two characters. Depending on how many people you get. Don't want to block anyone else's fun.

Squirrels are evil!

Feel free to make a second as a backup, anyway. There will be a basecamp, with adventurer's ready to pinch-hit, so your backups can be waiting there, even if they don't get sent in.

River Song said:
1/2 Orc Vengeance Paladin, FEAT - GW Master

disclaimer: may be subject to change.

Okay. I hope I'm not setting myself up. I've heard GW Master is exploitable, but I've oddly never seen it in action.

tglassy said:
I'm thinking a Wu Jen Mystic. Focusing on manipulating the elements. Do we know what kind of Dracolich this is? Are we using the Adult Blue Dragon template? Or is it another type of dragon that became a Lich? Or do we know this?

I've always loved Genasi, so I'll likely choose one of them. Probably fire. Oddly enough, a Fire Genasi taking Fire Mastery is rather redundant, so I'll likely take other elements to round him out.

Actually, having a Fire Genasi take Mastery of Cold would be interesting. It'd be like he is so advanced with fire he knows how to absorb heat, making things cold. I like that.

Mastery of Force is a must. Those will be my two Wu Jen only disciplines.

Next, I'll probably take Nomadic Step. Teleporting is nice.

Still debating the last one. Probably something utility. We'll see.

What the Dracolich is supposed to be is something you will find out right away, but I'm not sure I want people specifically kitted out for it.
It's true that the Wizard would seek some specialists, but he's desperately taking anyone he can get at this point. It's NOT the Dracolich in the MM, though.

I suppose I am happy to tell you, depending on why you'd like to know!

tglassy · Apr 20, 2017

If I make a second character, I think I'll do a different Genasi, but still a mystic, just a different type. Maybe an Air Genasi Soul Knife, just to try it out.

tglassy · Apr 20, 2017

Mainly to know what resistances to get, to be honest, but if I'm a Fire Genasi with Mastery of Cold, I will already have resistance to fire and cold. Taking Mastery of Weather would give resistance to thunder and lightning. Corrosive Motabolism gives resistance to poison/Acid.

Or I could just go all around and take Adaptive Body. For 3 psi points, I get reactive resistance to whatever hit me until my next turn. But that costs psi points, and those are like gold.

I'm probably going to just stick with Fire and Cold, though I do need to pick my fourth discipline.

River Song · Apr 20, 2017

FitzTheRuke said:
Okay. I hope I'm not setting myself up. I've heard GW Master is exploitable, but I've oddly never seen it in action.

If at any stage you have reservations about it, I will drop it. I am not sure what concerns there are though, maybe you could illuminate me and we can discuss if the character needs a change?

River Song · Apr 20, 2017

Kurzon son of Dax

Kurzon son of Dax
Half-Orc Paladin 4
XP: 2700
Mercenary Veteran CG
Strength 16 (+3) Dexterity 10 (+0) Constitution 14 (+2)
Intelligence 10 (+0) Wisdom 12 (+1) Charisma 14 (+2)

Kurzon is larger than life and gregarious; he enjoys a good battle and a good drink and song afterwards. He has good heart and like to help people.

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Kurzon Bio to follow
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[sblock=Personality]
Traits: I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
Ideal: Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good).
Bond: I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
Flaw: I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
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[sblock=Appearance]
Hair: Black
Eyes: Amber
Skin: Tan
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 215 lbs
Age: 19
Description:
Kurzon is a big man who dresses in well maintained but worn garb. Function, not presentation are key.
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Kurzon
1/2 Orc Paladin 1
XP: 2700
Mercenary Veteran CG
Strength 16 (+3) Dexterity 10 (+0) Constitution 14 (+2)
Intelligence 10 (+0) Wisdom 12 (+1) Charisma 14 (+2)
Skills

Acrobatics +0
Animal Handling +1
Arcana +0
Athletics +5
Deception +2
History +0
Insight +3
Intimidation +4
Investigation +0
Medicine +1
Nature +0
Perception +1
Performance +2
Persuasion +4
Religion +2
Sleight of Hand +0
Stealth +0
Survival +1

PROFICIENCIES
Armor: All, Shields
Weapons: Simple and Martial
Tools: Gaming(Cards), Vehicles (Land)
Languages: Common, Orc
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[sblock=Combat]
COMBAT
Init: +0
AC: 20 Splint + shield + defence
HP: 36/36
Hit Dice: 4d10 +2
Speed 30
Size Medium
Passive perception 11
SAVES
STR +3 DEX +0 CON +2 INT +0 WIS +3 CHA +4

Attacks

Longsword (silvered) +5 / 1d18+3 slashing
Warhammer +5 / 1d8/1d10 +3 bludgeoning
Javelin +5 /1d6+3 Range 30/120 piercing

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CLASS FEATURES
Spellcasting: Paladin Spells

Spell Save DC: 12
Spell Attack Bonus:+4

Spells Level 1 (6)

Bane
Hunters Mark
Cure Wounds
Protection from Evil and Good
Shield of Faith
Command

Spell slots - 3 Level 1

Divine Sense 3 / Long rest
Lay on Hands20
Divine Smite
Fighting Style Defence
Divine Health
Sacred Oath Vengeance 1/ SR or LR

RACE FEATURES
Darkvision 60ft
Menacing
Relentless Endurance
Savage Attacks

Background (Mercenary Veteran) Feature: Mercenary Life

You are able to identify mercenary companies by their emblems and know about them. Can find taverns and festhalls where mercenries abide. You can find mercenary work between adventures sufficient to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.

FEATS
Sentinel
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[sblock=Equipment]
EQUIPMENT

Gear
Splint Armour
Shield
L/Sword - Silvered
Warhammer
Javelins x 4
Holy Symbol - Amulet
Backpack
Bedroll
Messkit
Tinderbox
Clothes Travellers
Crowbar
10 days of rations
Waterskin.
50ft of rope
Money: 29 Gp 8 Sp
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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Init: +0
AC: 20
HP: 36/36

Spell Slots 1st 3/3
Divine Senses 3/3
Channel Divinity 1/1
Lay on Hands 20
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tglassy · Apr 20, 2017

Great weapon master is exploitable in that it gives a level one character a plus tend to their damage which can be extremely boost their damage output compared to what anyone else could do. The same thing occurs with the sharpshooter feet. A lot of dms will disallow great weapon master because of this.

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River Song · Apr 20, 2017

Thanks for that, do they factor in the -5 to hit. I can understand sharphooter because of the +2 bonus from Archery fighting style.
@FitzTheRuke I am more than happy to change it if you have even the slightest of reservations.

edit: actually will just go ahead and change it.

River Song · Apr 21, 2017

Taking Defence as Fighting Style and Sentinel as Feat

FitzTheRuke · Apr 21, 2017

tglassy said:
If I make a second character, I think I'll do a different Genasi, but still a mystic, just a different type. Maybe an Air Genasi Soul Knife, just to try it out.

That sounds fun.

tglassy said:
Mainly to know what resistances to get, to be honest, but if I'm a Fire Genasi with Mastery of Cold, I will already have resistance to fire and cold. Taking Mastery of Weather would give resistance to thunder and lightning. Corrosive Motabolism gives resistance to poison/Acid.

Or I could just go all around and take Adaptive Body. For 3 psi points, I get reactive resistance to whatever hit me until my next turn. But that costs psi points, and those are like gold.

I'm probably going to just stick with Fire and Cold, though I do need to pick my fourth discipline.

Ah! To blatantly Metagame!

(I'm just teasing, it's no big deal!) If it's more fun for you, I will tell you (it IS, after all, something you can find out RIGHT AWAY).

tglassy said:
Great weapon master is exploitable in that it gives a level one character a plus tend to their damage which can be extremely boost their damage output compared to what anyone else could do. The same thing occurs with the sharpshooter feet. A lot of dms will disallow great weapon master because of this.

Right. I've never had anyone use it, so I've not noticed a problem, and I MIGHT not mind it at all. This IS a dangerous dungeon. I'M not going to pull punches, so I'm not sure I should force you all to make lesser-powered characters, I'm just wary, because I've never played here, and I don't know what to expect from any of you! I think everything will work out fine, anyway.