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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kigmatzomat" data-source="post: 1235875" data-attributes="member: 9254">Assuming the parents are responsible, odds are the children are more than normal children.  Meaning that the parents are aware that they have enemies, many of which can cheat death or continue to fight from beyond the grave, and take steps to protect their children.They will have tutors and mentors and will be taught by the parents' friends as well as by the parents.  Think, do you think that Bruce Lee's son was the equivalent to any other 8 year old asian child?  The "tricks" that Bruce would pass on as minor asides alone would give him a distinct edge, let alone the training that Brandon would have access to if he showed a real interest.    Treat them as the child of nobility.  By age 10 they will likely be 1st level in *something*, aristocrat if nothing else.  By 13 2nd level, 16 3rd level and 18 4th level.  To epic adventurers, a 4th level person is still more than wet behind the ears, even if he is tougher than 80% of the populace.  I'd consider running them through these "spy kid" years.  Oh, they've got decent gear for their level, but nothing special because they are generally under protection.  Have them deal with bullies, thefts within the mansion, poachers, provide help to minor fey who won't talk to anyone who isn't of heroic blood, etc, etc.  Think Hardy Boys meets Spy Kids meets Encyclopedia Brown.  Odds are they have the best non-magical gear (mithril armor, adamantine weapons) but few magical toys that aren't purely defensive (protection vs. poison & mind control the most likely) and those will probably have the best "non-detection" spells on them possible to avoid drawing attention.  Any armor or weapons that are too shiny will be painted or dyed to conceal it.    Expect them to have an awakened mount or animal companion.  Perhaps it's the familiar of the elderly wizard tutor that doesn't get out much, a puppy that was a gift from a druidic ally (What's 250xp to an epic character?), or maybe an infant mimic (size:tiny) the parents tamed.</blockquote>

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