Liliana - Arcanist 1
Ok, I have updated my character a bit more after actually thoroughly reading the Arcanist class and I think this one works a lot better (was basing the Arcanist on a sorcerer type before but I think I did better with this revisions).
I think I am done with making my character.
Starting Gold=80
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Liliana
Human Arcanist 1
Medium humanoid
Init +7
Senses Listen +6, Spot +6
Languages: Common, Ancient Speak, Kolorean, First Speech, Death Speech (3 spots open for new languages)
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Defense: 13 - Active 3 Passive 0
DR: None
HP 8 (HD 1d4+2)
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +3
Mana Limit: 14
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Speed 30'
Melee: Shortspear +1 (1d6+1/20x2) 1gp, 3lbs
Eldritch Dart +3 (1d6+3/ 20x2) (DC 15 Concentration check)
Base Atk +1, Grapple +1
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Abilities: Str 12 (+1), Dex 16 (+3), Con 14 (+2) , Int 16 (+3) , Wis 14 (+2) , Cha 10.
XP: 0
Traits: Shadow Born (Arcane Nature), Perceptive
Feats: Improved Initiative, Beast Lore (1)
Skills: Academia 4 (Appraise +7, Concentration +6, Decipher Script +7, Heal +6, Knowledge (Arcana, Nature, The Planes, Religion) +7, Speak Language +4), Mysticism 4 (Concentration, Decipher Script, Spellcraft +7, Use Magic Device +4), Social 4 (Bluff +4, Diplomacy +4, Gather Information +4, Intimidate +4), Theatrics 4 (Bluff, Disguise +4, Perform +4, Slieght of Hand +7), Listen +6, Spot +6, Move Silently +7, Search +7, Survival +6, Hide +7, Tumble +4.
Spell Masteries:
Primary: Necromancy 2
Secondary: Conjuration 1
Aspect of Power: Eldritch Dart
Possessions: Shortspear (1gp, 3lbs), Dagger (2gp, 1lb), Red Cloak, Adventurer's Outfit (5gp, 2lbs), backpack (2gp, 2lbs), Bedroll (1sp, 5lbs), Silk Rope 50’ (10gp, 5 lbs), Hooded Lantern (7gp, 2 lbs) , Flask of oil (6) (6sp, 6lbs), Flint and Steel (1gp), Waterskin x2 (2gp, 8lbs), small steel mirror, (10gp, .5lbs), 4 days Rations (2gp, 4lbs)
Encumbrance: 39lbs
Load: Light (43lbs)
Wealth: 37gp 3sp
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Appearance
To those who do not know her, Liliana seems to be just your average person. She is not all that tall or rather beautiful, until you look into her eyes. Her eyes seem to be filled with a knowledge that seems uncharacteristic of one so young. Wearing a red cloak and some average clothing if you saw her on the street you would instantly forget her, which is how she likes it.
Background
You would think being born from the First would have its privileges but not when your father leaves you with your cult following mother. I clearly remember being born and hearing my mother shriek out some gibberish upon seeing my faintly glowing eyes for the first time. I also remember seeing my father smile and then kiss me on the forehead before leaving never to see him again. I hate him for what he did to me that day. Growing up in this monastery was not fun as my mother constantly attempted to purge my soul of the demons inside me even though I knew there was nothing wrong with me. I sought out refuge from her as much as I could amongst the monasteries great libraries and I learned much. I even found a secret passage that looked like no other person had been down in centuries. Upon searching this passageway I came upon a door that was intricate in design. Upon grabbing hold of the handle I felt something flow through me and then I was knocked across the hall hitting the wall hard and passed out. I am not sure how long I was out but thankfully it did not kill me, even though it did burn the inside of my hand right hand. I hesitated as my hand once more reached out to take a hold of the handle and push the door open, expecting again to be knocked senseless possibly even outright killed this time. Again I felt something sweep through my body but for some reason I was not thrown across the hall this time. The door gently opened inward without me even touching it. What was inside changed my life forever, there were books everywhere and at first it was very hard to understand them but when ever I could escape my mother I would come down here and continue my research. I finally found a book up in the monasteries library, mentioned a race called “The Masters”, that helped me start to decipher the old texts and to my surprise all of the books down in this secret library were on the ways to use something called mana and how to shape it to your will and release it in the form of magic. Over the years of being a prisoner here at the monastery I studied well and the things I was able to form with my mind was exhilarating. I studied the ancient texts with a vigor that surpassed anything else in my life. The only odd thing was when I finished mastering one book it would crumble to dust so I had to move on to the other. Some of them would crumble to dust the moment I touched them so I stayed with the books that were on similar subjects. I even attempted one day to continue down the passageway to see what other rooms might be hidden down here but as I got another 20' down the passageway something blocked my path and I could no further no matter how hard I attempted it. One day I will have to return.
One day as I was practicing outside, as I had a few mishaps inside my room, a monk who was delivering me a message saw what I was doing. Needless to say the monks who are a superstitious lot did not like when they discovered that I was able to use magic and even know they knew who I was they banished me from the monastery never to come back again. Upon reading the message I discovered it was from my father and he requested an audience with me. This filled with me some raging emotions and since the monks were banishing me from the monastery anyway I decided to pay my
father a little visit. As I had learned all I could for now from the secret library I needed to seek ought knowledge elsewhere but I vowed I would return one day to this monastery and see just where that passageway went.