A "character driven" FR campaign.
- Thread starter Ion
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Eluvan
First Post
Well... the basic idea I have for my character is an Uthgartd tribesman who left his village after falling head over heels for a priestess of Sune who was passing through. He wavered at first when she asked him to come away with her, and she ended up going without him but telling him to catch up with her at the Temple of Sune in Silverymoon if ever he did pass that way. Not long afterwards he left and went to find her, but found her not there; instead he found a knightly order, espousing ideals of nobility, gallantry, chivalry and valour all in the name of the Lady Firehair. He joined immediately.
So now he's been sent off into the world to quest and so on. You know, do knightly things.
So his priorities, are the two goals of about equal import to him, which are 1) to track down the priestess he's besotted with. Last he heard she had headed off to Waterdeep. And 2) to earn his spurs and prove himself as a knight.
So now he's been sent off into the world to quest and so on. You know, do knightly things.
So his priorities, are the two goals of about equal import to him, which are 1) to track down the priestess he's besotted with. Last he heard she had headed off to Waterdeep. And 2) to earn his spurs and prove himself as a knight.
Ion
Explorer
I'm liking the take on a paladin Eluvan, that's working for me.
Let's not get hung up on "Vampire", lets use "undead big bad, who can drain levels and may or may not be destroyed" or something like that. For all intents and purposes he's done for (and we can start on the quests your characters have), but he might pop up at an inconvenient moment later, bent on revenge
Let's not get hung up on "Vampire", lets use "undead big bad, who can drain levels and may or may not be destroyed" or something like that. For all intents and purposes he's done for (and we can start on the quests your characters have), but he might pop up at an inconvenient moment later, bent on revenge
Brother Shatterstone
Dark Moderator of PbP
Minus the spending money I have my character's mechanics done.
[sblock=preview]Character Name: Medowbrook
Character Race: Half-Nymph
Character Classes: Bard 2
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 105 lbs.
Eyes: Violet
Hair: Pitch Black
Skin: Milky White
Experience Points (Current): 6,000
Experience Points (Needed): 10,000
Effective Character Level: 4
Known Languages: Celestial, Common, Draconic, Elven, Sylvan,
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Strength: 8 -1 (0 Point)
Dexterity: 16 +3 (6 Point, Racial +2)
Constitution: 10 +0 (2 Point)
Intelligence: 18 +4 (10 Point, Racial +2)
Wisdom: 10 +0 (0 Point, Racial +2)
Charisma: 22 +6 (18 Point, Racial +4)
Bold: After magical enchantment
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Hit Dice: 2d6 +0
Hit Points: x
Armor Class: 20[ BASE (10) + ARMOR (x) + DEX (3) + DEFLECTION (X)]
Flatfooted Armor Class:
Touch Attack Armor Class:
Damage Resistance: nil
Spell Resistance: nil
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Armor Worn:
AC Bonus:
AC Penalty: 0
Maximum DEX bonus:
Armor Type: Light
Weight: X.X lbs.
Armor Weight: X.X lbs.
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Save vs. Fortitude: 0 [BASE (0) + CON MOD (0)]
Save vs. Reflex: 5 [BASE (2) + DEX MOD (3)]
Save vs. Will: 2 [BASE (2) + WIS MOD (0)]
Special Save Notes:
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Initiative Modifier: +3
Base Attack Bonus: +1
Melee Attack Bonus: +0
Ranged Attack Bonus: +4
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Weapons:
Placeholder Attacks: +6 Flurry: +4/+4 / 2d6+2 / 19-20 / Slashing / 8 lbs. (350 GP)
Placeholder Attacks: +8 / 1d8+1 / x3 / Piercing / 110 ft / 9 lbs. Arrows: 40 (502 GP)
Weapon weight: x lbs.
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Feats
Versatile Performer (Human)
Obscure Lore (1st level)
Skills:
Bluff +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Concentration +5 [5 Ranks, Con + 0]
Diplomacy +12 [0 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Bluff, Nobility and Royalty, Sense Motive +6]
Decipher Script +9 [ 5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Gather Information +11 [3 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Knowledge: Local +2]
Intimidate +8 [0 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Bluff +2]
Knowledge: Arcane +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: History +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: Local +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: Religion +5 [1 Ranks, Int + 4]
Perform: Dance +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: Percussion Instruments +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: Sing +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: String Instruments +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: Wind Instruments +11[5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Sense Motive +5 [5 Ranks, Wis + 0]
Spellcraft +11 [ 5 Ranks, Int + 4, Synergy: Knowledge: Arcana +2]
Use Magic Device +7 [1 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Decipher Script, Spellcraft: Scrolls Only (Not Figured) +4]
[CC] Cross Class Skill
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Special Abilities
Awesome Beauty DC: 17 (Nymph)
Low-Light Vision (Nymph)
Fey Bloodline (Nymph)
Extra Feat (Human)
Extra Skill Points (Human)
Bardic Music: 2/Day Countersong, Fascinate, Inspire Courage (Bard)
Bardic Knowledge: +10 [Synergy: Knowledge: History +2, Obscure Lore +4] (Bard)
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Equipment & Gear:
Backpack
Equipment Weight: 2.0 lbs.
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Magical Item Slots
Head:
Eyes:
Neck:
Torso:
Robe/Armor:
Waist:
Clock/cape/mantle:
Arms:
Hands:
Ring Left Hand:
Ring Right Hand:
Feet:
EQUIPMENT WEIGHT: x.x lbs.
ARMOR WEIGHT: x.x lbs.
WEAPON WEIGHT: xx lbs.
TOTAL WEIGHT: x.x lbs.
Carrying Capacity 8 STR Light: up to 26 lb. Medium: 27-46 lb. Heavy: 47-80 lb.
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Money:
PP: 0
GP: 5400
SP: 0
CP: 0
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Base Speed: 30 feet
Bards Spells Per Day: 0 – 3 1st – 0 + 2;
Save DC: 6 + spell level
Spells Known
0 – 5 Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Hygiene, Transcribe, Read Magic
1st – 2 Expeditious Retreat, Ray of Enfeeblement
Appearance
Personality
Background: [/sblock]
I cannot believe that I had skill point issues with a character with so many skill points.
I also took Obscure Lore even though her lore checks aren't that bad... Lingering or Extra Song would seem like a better choice except that I want her to be very knowledgeable.
[sblock=preview]Character Name: Medowbrook
Character Race: Half-Nymph
Character Classes: Bard 2
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 105 lbs.
Eyes: Violet
Hair: Pitch Black
Skin: Milky White
Experience Points (Current): 6,000
Experience Points (Needed): 10,000
Effective Character Level: 4
Known Languages: Celestial, Common, Draconic, Elven, Sylvan,
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Strength: 8 -1 (0 Point)
Dexterity: 16 +3 (6 Point, Racial +2)
Constitution: 10 +0 (2 Point)
Intelligence: 18 +4 (10 Point, Racial +2)
Wisdom: 10 +0 (0 Point, Racial +2)
Charisma: 22 +6 (18 Point, Racial +4)
Bold: After magical enchantment
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Hit Dice: 2d6 +0
Hit Points: x
Armor Class: 20[ BASE (10) + ARMOR (x) + DEX (3) + DEFLECTION (X)]
Flatfooted Armor Class:
Touch Attack Armor Class:
Damage Resistance: nil
Spell Resistance: nil
-----------------------------
Armor Worn:
AC Bonus:
AC Penalty: 0
Maximum DEX bonus:
Armor Type: Light
Weight: X.X lbs.
Armor Weight: X.X lbs.
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Save vs. Fortitude: 0 [BASE (0) + CON MOD (0)]
Save vs. Reflex: 5 [BASE (2) + DEX MOD (3)]
Save vs. Will: 2 [BASE (2) + WIS MOD (0)]
Special Save Notes:
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Initiative Modifier: +3
Base Attack Bonus: +1
Melee Attack Bonus: +0
Ranged Attack Bonus: +4
-------------------------------------------------------
Weapons:
Placeholder Attacks: +6 Flurry: +4/+4 / 2d6+2 / 19-20 / Slashing / 8 lbs. (350 GP)
Placeholder Attacks: +8 / 1d8+1 / x3 / Piercing / 110 ft / 9 lbs. Arrows: 40 (502 GP)
Weapon weight: x lbs.
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Feats
Versatile Performer (Human)
Obscure Lore (1st level)
Skills:
Bluff +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Concentration +5 [5 Ranks, Con + 0]
Diplomacy +12 [0 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Bluff, Nobility and Royalty, Sense Motive +6]
Decipher Script +9 [ 5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Gather Information +11 [3 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Knowledge: Local +2]
Intimidate +8 [0 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Bluff +2]
Knowledge: Arcane +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: History +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: Local +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty +9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]
Knowledge: Religion +5 [1 Ranks, Int + 4]
Perform: Dance +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: Percussion Instruments +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: Sing +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: String Instruments +11 [5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Perform: Wind Instruments +11[5 Ranks, Cha + 6]
Sense Motive +5 [5 Ranks, Wis + 0]
Spellcraft +11 [ 5 Ranks, Int + 4, Synergy: Knowledge: Arcana +2]
Use Magic Device +7 [1 Ranks, Cha + 6, Synergy: Decipher Script, Spellcraft: Scrolls Only (Not Figured) +4]
[CC] Cross Class Skill
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Special Abilities
Awesome Beauty DC: 17 (Nymph)
Low-Light Vision (Nymph)
Fey Bloodline (Nymph)
Extra Feat (Human)
Extra Skill Points (Human)
Bardic Music: 2/Day Countersong, Fascinate, Inspire Courage (Bard)
Bardic Knowledge: +10 [Synergy: Knowledge: History +2, Obscure Lore +4] (Bard)
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Equipment & Gear:
Backpack
Equipment Weight: 2.0 lbs.
-------------------------------------------------------
Magical Item Slots
Head:
Eyes:
Neck:
Torso:
Robe/Armor:
Waist:
Clock/cape/mantle:
Arms:
Hands:
Ring Left Hand:
Ring Right Hand:
Feet:
EQUIPMENT WEIGHT: x.x lbs.
ARMOR WEIGHT: x.x lbs.
WEAPON WEIGHT: xx lbs.
TOTAL WEIGHT: x.x lbs.
Carrying Capacity 8 STR Light: up to 26 lb. Medium: 27-46 lb. Heavy: 47-80 lb.
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Money:
PP: 0
GP: 5400
SP: 0
CP: 0
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Base Speed: 30 feet
Bards Spells Per Day: 0 – 3 1st – 0 + 2;
Save DC: 6 + spell level
Spells Known
0 – 5 Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Hygiene, Transcribe, Read Magic
1st – 2 Expeditious Retreat, Ray of Enfeeblement
Appearance
Personality
Background: [/sblock]
I cannot believe that I had skill point issues with a character with so many skill points.
I also took Obscure Lore even though her lore checks aren't that bad... Lingering or Extra Song would seem like a better choice except that I want her to be very knowledgeable.
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Voadam
Legend
Title - True Romance
So, so far we've got:
Phin: A lecherous thief with a thing for dwarven ladies
Eluvan: A Paladin of the goddess of Passionate Love and Beauty who has a thing for a specific Sunite priestess
Meadowbrook: A beautiful half nymph bard
And Voadam: A man with many past romantic entanglements, including with a nymph and with a Sune priestess.
I wonder if Lord Wyrm will come up with a Blue Rose character concept to complete the trend.
So, so far we've got:
Phin: A lecherous thief with a thing for dwarven ladies
Eluvan: A Paladin of the goddess of Passionate Love and Beauty who has a thing for a specific Sunite priestess
Meadowbrook: A beautiful half nymph bard
And Voadam: A man with many past romantic entanglements, including with a nymph and with a Sune priestess.
I wonder if Lord Wyrm will come up with a Blue Rose character concept to complete the trend.
Brother Shatterstone
Dark Moderator of PbP
Voadam said:
*sigh* I feel so cheated now.
And no Meadowbrook knows her father quite well, her mother not so well...
I've seen it recently, it might have been in a dragon but has anyone seen any books that give you circumstance bonuses to knowledge checks? :\
If so, what where they in?
Voadam
Legend
A question Ion.
In Book of Exalted Deeds there is an exalted feat called Nymph's kiss that has a prereq of having been loved by a nymph. It gives an extra skill point a level, a bonus on charisma checks, and some bonus on certain magic saves (I have to look it up for the specifics).
Voadam is a good guy, but I wouldn't call him exalted and would not want to change him to be exalted. In the past he has turned down offers to join a religious witch hunter organization/prestige class because he doesn't want to conform to codes and whatnot. However the feat would work well for Voadam's flavor and history and the idea of his being fey-touched from his encounter with the nymph appeals to me (it was his first adventure). When I first read nymph's kiss in BoED I laughed because it fit his history so well.
However, some consider Nymph's kiss overpowered, particularly when combined with a social specialized character. Voadam is quite social with bluffing, schmoozing, partying, making alliances and workin negotiations, but he doesn't really have the skill set for it in 3e at this level as mechanically he is a martial background wizard with a lore focus. The feat would fit him and support his concept, but I don't think it would be overpowered.
If you are OK with Voadam having it despite not being exalted then I will swap out blindfighting. If not that's fine as well.
In Book of Exalted Deeds there is an exalted feat called Nymph's kiss that has a prereq of having been loved by a nymph. It gives an extra skill point a level, a bonus on charisma checks, and some bonus on certain magic saves (I have to look it up for the specifics).
Voadam is a good guy, but I wouldn't call him exalted and would not want to change him to be exalted. In the past he has turned down offers to join a religious witch hunter organization/prestige class because he doesn't want to conform to codes and whatnot. However the feat would work well for Voadam's flavor and history and the idea of his being fey-touched from his encounter with the nymph appeals to me (it was his first adventure). When I first read nymph's kiss in BoED I laughed because it fit his history so well.
However, some consider Nymph's kiss overpowered, particularly when combined with a social specialized character. Voadam is quite social with bluffing, schmoozing, partying, making alliances and workin negotiations, but he doesn't really have the skill set for it in 3e at this level as mechanically he is a martial background wizard with a lore focus. The feat would fit him and support his concept, but I don't think it would be overpowered.
If you are OK with Voadam having it despite not being exalted then I will swap out blindfighting. If not that's fine as well.
Brother Shatterstone
Dark Moderator of PbP
I know I'm not the DM but if I could make my thoughts know I would appreciate it… Since nymphs do tied extensively into my character’s background also. Nymphs are fickle, they never stay with someone for to long and while I agree exceptions make character’s unique I don’t see a nymph staying loyal when her loved one off fighting a war and surely not when he’s on a different plane of existence. (Or world or continent)
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