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Message: <blockquote data-quote="paqqy" data-source="post: 5045818" data-attributes="member: 75432">Well the original concept of an XFiles bookworm fit the campaign so well that I couldn't help but take the Archivist once I saw it. I saw a definite use for him in a XFiles-ish campaign.... It was all that Dark Knowledge and access to any divine spell that intrigued me the most. It seemed perfect that this guy whose job in the organization is to read and manage all the XFiles would be able to put all that knowledge to use.Since I'm so restricted (in terms of books), yeah, I've somewhat given up on the concept. I could certainly go monk 3/CC, being LN to still be within a step of Boccob's alignment and fulfill the monk requirements. It's a pretty good fit. And as you mention, there is that drawback of losing a spell level and spells per day. That might not be a problem because we have a non-Multiclassing cleric. I could go Contemplative for a level for a domain and sacred exorcist for turning to fuel DMM. (That would make UE and CDiv my two books). Flavour-wise the character would be getting all this knowledge after being put into the job role of taking care of the archives. However, because we're starting at 3rd, this kind of defies the backstory element that I've had this job for a little while. If anything, I might be tempted to be monk 2/CC/Contemp/S.Exorc.The idea for the malconvoker came from the Xfiles itself. Perhaps in reading the files, my character has come across this text that explains how to pull demons into binding contracts and put them to use for good. Or perhaps, my character is researching demons for the local church of Boccob as a way of maintaining balance in the world. Or the secret organization is itself researching how to use evil for the forces of good. The good thing about this route is that, because the character can transfer his previous skills to his new job, he completely circumvents the backstory multi-classy element. Another thing is that I'd like to add some flavor to the Malconvoker, if I take this route, that makes him less 'tricksy' and more like a judge or executioner... which might mean using Diplomacy or Intimidate in stead of Bluff. (CScound and CDiv)The other option is to do Brd 1 / Archv X. This would allow me to max out those Knowledge skills that matter for monsters-fighting bonuses, but still leaves me with only 1 book from which to gather spells and feats besides the PHB and DMG. And I'm not sure which direction I'd take that character which such limited options... This would be the closest to my original plan for my PC, but that is possibly not as big of a concern as it once was. (Heroes of Horror and "?")</blockquote>

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