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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Warpiglet" data-source="post: 7481810" data-attributes="member: 6689161">So in the not too distant past, I was working on a character concept here with fellow EnWorlder Ancalagon.<a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?23-Ancalagon" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?23-Ancalagon</a>As it turns out, a friend is taking a turn DMing and wants point buy instead.  My concept thus changed and a new idea came about.I am thinking about a Celestial Patron/Blade Pact Warlock as a fun departure from my other couple of warlocks...So I am envisioning a former mercenary veteran who was reasonably honorable, but became involved with a very, very angry angel he now is instructed by.  Here are some parameters:1.  Would like to try to be single classed (possibly one level of divine sorcerer at some point for both theme and variety).  But bonus points for single class ideas.2.  Looking variant human (way outside chance half elf or dwarf)3.  Main themes:  I am going with a herald/prophet motive.  Somewhat like Gandalf...but more into melee solutions.4.  I am going blade pact.  For thematic reasons, thinking staff as main weapon and likely polearm master at some point.  Not optimal perhaps? but its OK.  I imagine the pact weapon changing appearance for different spells and functions.  Iron on end looks like fist when smiting, hand open and holds glowing orb when casting light, etc.5.  I am a veteran player but will be playing with a couple of newbs who are typically into MMOs and one of which is historically/epically self-serving in his few RPG plays with us.GOALS:1.  Want to be durable 2.  Want to be as good in melee as possible with one offensive feat allocated (i.e. Polearm Master OR GWM, not both) considering alternatives or open to ideas.3.  Moderately armored considered at some point as is Tough.4.  I want some ability to seek out and find threats.  Considering Eldritch Sight vs. level in Divine Soul Sorcerer and possibly Survival.  So tight on feats, wondering if ritual caster is possible with priorities on fighting.5.  Eventually want Tomb of Levistus, but at level five will likely be indulging in thirsting blade and eldritch smite.  This is my biggest issue.  I am one D@#n invocation short of making him what I want with the ability I want for the first tier and part of the second...What am I asking?  I would be interested in hearing about the invocation, spell, skill and feat selections you would recommend for this concept.  I will want to survive and may be using my divine healing bonus action primarily on self (since I will be with deadbeats and may be up front more than expected with so-so support).Can't wait to hear up some ideas and recommendations!  The ONLY ONE I really don't want is "just play paladin."  It is not what I want to do.  The image of a guy in a scale shirt with cloak, hood quarterstaff and arcane things is where I want to go!Not taking eldritch blast or related invocations.  First cantrips likely friends and minor image with the freebies of light and sacred flame...</blockquote>

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