Nope, Vellekhyr doesn't have armor either. I figure he has a blanket and rope from his traveling gear. Far from ideal, but better than naked. I could buy clothes in game with my 1 precious resource point. But I really don't want to buy anything until I have artha to back it up. I don't want to lose the RP on my first freaking purchase.
[Burning THAC0] B2: The Keep on the Borderlands (ooc/setup)
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mistrlittlejeans
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Aurvang is going to have a field day with the naked elf. I can already pictures drunken (and sober) grumblings ... "no decency... pointy parts stickin' out every which way... how's an upright dwarf supposed to focus on killing monsters when the forest-frolicker is prancing around naked like a nymph?... I need another drink... barkeep!"
Pablohoney
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Ready to throw down I am! Nice to meet everyone. Figured I'd introduce myself to the group with some answers to those Qs posted way back on page
1. I have read through and discussed the MG and BW books at length with Mistrlittlejeans. I've also played MG a few times but still have yet to play BW in any capacity.
2. I have never played Keep on the Borderlands.
3. If this were Dnd, I'd probably go with an Elf fighter or ranger. I'm going to try out a human pally for the PbP game, though.
4. I haven't played in any PbP games before.
5. I'm looking to familiarize myself with the BW mechanics and have some fun with this game. I've been playing 4e for awhile now and am bored with it. mistrlittlejeans picked up BW and I'm as eager to try it out as he is.
Mathalus
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Happy to have you. Check out the first page of the thread for a little intro that Engrishonly put together and check out the Grand Duchy of Karameikos on wikipedia if you want to know a bit about the area.
If you want to play a human paladin, be sure to read up on the Faith rules. They are pretty sweet.
Don't worry, Vellekhyr. Ferrantos will hit up his brother for some cashola. You can borrow some clothes then.
If you want to play a human paladin, be sure to read up on the Faith rules. They are pretty sweet.
Don't worry, Vellekhyr. Ferrantos will hit up his brother for some cashola. You can borrow some clothes then.
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engrishonly
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The old intro is the PC's arrival at the Keep. They don't just let anyone in! (I guess we'll have to address the half-naked Elf somehow.)
The initial part of the game will be in the walls of the Keep, provided that the Keep's Lawful guardians don't turn you away...
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Pablohoney, while a Paladin is cool, don't feel wedded to the choice if you don't want to. Certainly, someone with the Faith ability would be cool to have in the group, but so would a Sword Singer or any other fighter-type.
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As for dice, feel free to use whatever. Invisible Castle is what I normally use.
The initial part of the game will be in the walls of the Keep, provided that the Keep's Lawful guardians don't turn you away...
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Pablohoney, while a Paladin is cool, don't feel wedded to the choice if you don't want to. Certainly, someone with the Faith ability would be cool to have in the group, but so would a Sword Singer or any other fighter-type.
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As for dice, feel free to use whatever. Invisible Castle is what I normally use.
Certainly Constance has plenty of clothes, but they are unlikely to fit Vellekhyr. She'll keep offering though, because it's funny.
Welcome, Pablohoney.
Pablohoney
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I've been reading quite a lot on the religious conflicts within Karameikos and I'm excited to play my paladin. I'm not choosing him just because the other pally dropped out. Once I delved into the concept it started to fall into place for me quite well. I do need to read up on Faith. Seems like a very interesting ability, to say the least.
Anyway, here's my first run at the character. I'll take all the input I can get. I have some more ideas for instincts and beliefs, but I haven't been able to flesh them out (I really want to tie one to temptation). Also, I don't have any gear, affiliations, etc listed because I don't have the costs, so I don't know what I can afford.
Name: Avros
Concept/Bio: A weapon of the Church of Traladara
Lifepaths: Born Noble, Lead to Religious, Temple Acolyte, Lead to Professional Soldier, Bannerman
Age : 19
Stats: Wi: B4, Pe: B4, Po: B4, Fo: B4, Ag: B6, Sp: B3, Speed Mult.: x3.5
Attributes: Ref: B4, Ste: B7, Hes: 6, Hea: B6, MW: B10, Faith: B5, Circles: B2, Resources: B0
PTGS: Su: B3 Li: B5 Mi: B7 Se: B8 Tr: B9 Mo: B10
Beliefs:
My Faith is a gift and I must not abuse it. I will only use it to heal those on the verge of death.
Loyalty is a bond as deep as blood. I will bring to justice any who betray me or my companions.
Instincts:
Always protect Constance in battle (or the weakest ally).
Traits: [Dt] Mark of Privilege, [Dt] Tonsured, [Char] Honored, [Dt] Faithful
Skills: Armor Training, Conspicuous B2, Doctrine B3, Field Dressing B2, Spear B3, Intimidation B3, Sword B4, Read B2, Rhetoric B2, Temple-Wise B2
Affiliations:
Reputations:
Relationships:
Gear:
Property:
Spells:
Weapons:
Bare Fisted I:B2 M:B4 S:B6 Add 2 VA 0 Fast Shortest
Anyway, here's my first run at the character. I'll take all the input I can get. I have some more ideas for instincts and beliefs, but I haven't been able to flesh them out (I really want to tie one to temptation). Also, I don't have any gear, affiliations, etc listed because I don't have the costs, so I don't know what I can afford.
Name: Avros
Concept/Bio: A weapon of the Church of Traladara
Lifepaths: Born Noble, Lead to Religious, Temple Acolyte, Lead to Professional Soldier, Bannerman
Age : 19
Stats: Wi: B4, Pe: B4, Po: B4, Fo: B4, Ag: B6, Sp: B3, Speed Mult.: x3.5
Attributes: Ref: B4, Ste: B7, Hes: 6, Hea: B6, MW: B10, Faith: B5, Circles: B2, Resources: B0
PTGS: Su: B3 Li: B5 Mi: B7 Se: B8 Tr: B9 Mo: B10
Beliefs:
My Faith is a gift and I must not abuse it. I will only use it to heal those on the verge of death.
Loyalty is a bond as deep as blood. I will bring to justice any who betray me or my companions.
Instincts:
Always protect Constance in battle (or the weakest ally).
Traits: [Dt] Mark of Privilege, [Dt] Tonsured, [Char] Honored, [Dt] Faithful
Skills: Armor Training, Conspicuous B2, Doctrine B3, Field Dressing B2, Spear B3, Intimidation B3, Sword B4, Read B2, Rhetoric B2, Temple-Wise B2
Affiliations:
Reputations:
Relationships:
Gear:
Property:
Spells:
Weapons:
Bare Fisted I:B2 M:B4 S:B6 Add 2 VA 0 Fast Shortest
Pablohoney
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Some quick background info. The Church of Traladara is the old religion of the region. The Church of Karameikos is a hybrid religion formed by the Thyatians when they took over. My thought is that there are certain sects of the Church of Traladara that believe this new religion has overstepped it's bounds by profitting through the sale of pardons. They believe this is unjust and must be stopped at all costs, even if that means violence. The Order of the Sword is one such sect, and I plan for Avros to affiliate with it. This puts me in conflict with Constance, but whether I know this at the start or not is up in the air.
I'm pretty sure you will be in conflict with Constance, and yet you have an instinctual obligation to protect her. Well done!
(and hurray for the weakest ally!).
Mathalus
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I like this Paladin. I think you have a solid concept, which makes everything easier. I think it's interesting how young he turned out. You should play that up. Also, can I make a suggestion for your third belief? Make it something you can knock out in a session or two. Maybe even something that can be done at the keep. One of the better ways to get artha is completing a goal. Think of what your character lacks that can be remedied fairly soon.
Also, I might suggest opening a missile weapon skill. I think our party might use the Range and Cover rules a bit, and you won't want to just stand around. Although Aurvang doesn't have one either.
Also, I might suggest opening a missile weapon skill. I think our party might use the Range and Cover rules a bit, and you won't want to just stand around. Although Aurvang doesn't have one either.
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