[CONTEST] Submit Your Iron Hero!

[Odhanan]

I post here all the informations regarding the Iron Hero contest held at iron-league.com :


For this second week of the Iron League’s existence comes its first contest, for the fans, by the fans of Iron Heroes. The Iron Lieges are delighted by your enthusiasm for the game and thought you could be rewarded for it.

And what rewards we have for you!

- A full-color laser print of Monte Cook Presents: Iron Heroes on 11 x 17 sheets, unbound, that was used to help proof the galleys that came in from the printer, signed by Monte Cook and Mike Mearls!
- A hardcover copy of Monte Cook Presents: Iron Heroes signed by Mike Mearls!
- A Character Miniatures pack from Magnificent Egos (contents include Executioner, Archer, Man At Arms, Weapon Master, Thief, and Religious Fanatic).
- Two copies of the Mastering Iron Heroes sourcebook in PDF format
- A PDF copy of Goodman Games' Song of the Blade
- and for our runner up, boardmember FleshFreak has offered to create a custom character sheet for you based off of the fantastic character sheet he and Dueling Blue created.

To win one of these IH goodies, you should follow the following steps:

1/ Create an Iron Hero using the rules found in Monte Cook Presents: Iron Heroes.

This Iron Hero must include a complete stat block and the following descriptive fields:

Appearance
Background
Personality
Preferred Tactics

Each of these descriptive fields must be detailed enough but must leave room for the fans to make these characters their own (one paragraph on 5/6 lines for each field is enough). Think about other fans of the game when you design your Iron Hero.

The main critera of selection for the lieges will be a correct use of Iron Heroes rules as well as the originality, coherence and playability of the character submitted. There is no mandatory character level. The setting details may be as generic or specific as you wish. Remember creativity and originality count, however.

2/ Send in your submission! You can submit it through our website by registering. You may also send it via email at lieges@iron-league.com. We do not accept paper entries.

All entries should be prefixed with CONTEST ENTRY in the Subject/Title.

Your submission must include your real name, country of residence, and physical mailing address. Please specify if you would like a board name or real name (or both) published if you win.

Multiple contest entries are not permitted, so make yours the best you can possibly design.

Participants under the age of majority (age 18 in the United States or as otherwise specified by law) must provide their date of birth and a valid parent’s name and email and/or mailing address for notification purposes in the event that their submission is judged a winner.

All entries must be submitted by September 1, 2005.

The Iron Lieges will be the judges for the contest. Winners will be revealed on September 14, 2005. All contest entries remain the property of their submitter, subject to any applicable licenses, including, but not limited to, the Open Game License and the d20 License from Wizards of the Coast. The author grants the Iron League and Iron Lieges unlimited rights to display their entry on the website and cite it in promotional materials.

No purchase necessary. Open to all entrants submitting a proper entry before September 1, 2005. Void where prohibited by law; subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

You can find all this information and more @ http://www.iron-league.com

 

[Odhanan]

A sample character created by Chris Cumming:

Serryn gor'Dregal;
human harrier 1;
medium humaniod (human);
Init +5; Senses Listen +6, Spot +6;
Languages: Common.
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AC 16, active 6 passive 0; +8 vs. AoO
DR: 1d2/magic
HP 9 (HD 1d4+5);
Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +3;
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Spd 40';
Melee: bastard sword +7 (1d10+6[+8 2hd]/19-20/x2) 35gp, 6lbs;
Ranged: shortbow +6 (1d6/x3) Range 80', 20 arrows, 31gp, 5lbs;
Attack Options: Combat Mobility
Base Atk +1, Grapple +1;
Combat Gear: torch
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Abilities: Str 12, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 10.
XP: 0
Traits: Dexterous, Weapon Bond
Feats: Mobility (1), Weapon Focus (1)
Skills: Agility 4 (Balance +9, Escape Artist +9, Tumble +14), Athletics 4 (Climb +5, Jump +5, Swim +5), Hide 4 (+9), Listen 4 (+6), Move Silently 4 (+9), Sleight of Hand 4 (+9), Spot 4 (+6), Survival 4 (+6)
Possessions: bastard sword, shortbow, 20 arrows, leather armor (10gp, 15lbs), backpack (2gp, 2lbs), Flint and Steel (1gp), 5 torches (5cp, 5lbs), Waterskin (1gp, 4lbs), 2 days Rations (1gp, 2lbs), Thieves Tools (30gp, 1lb), Adventurer's Outfit (2lbs), 8 gp, 9sp, 5cp.
Encumbrance: 40lbs; Load: Light (43lbs)
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Description: Serryn is a very skinny individual, short in stature and very quick on his feet. His angular face is small and his eyes seem to draw back more towards his ears than most. He sports short cropped brownish grey hair and has deep grey eyes. He is usually wearing as little as possible, his leather jerkin and a utilitarian pair of short cut trousers. He carries his large sword easily in one hand despite it's lengthy grip and has a bow attached to the side of his pack.

Personality: Serryn has led a pampered life, he is very overconfident in his abilities. He often speaks very quickly, using short sharp sentences that don't always provide all the information as he assumes those he is talking to already understand the background to the conversation.

History: Serryn comes from the city of Gorgorath in the thin strip of verdant land bordering the great river Kyith. Deep in the desert, Gorgorath serves as an important trade point between the empire of the north and the mines of the southern mountains. Many things pass through Gorgorath, ore, spices, slaves and more.

Serryn led a charmed life, born to one of the First held special status in Gorgorath as it did in many places. His father had left soon after siring a child, not even staying to watch his son's birth. That had little effect on Serryn as he was born to a powerful merchant woman. His mother later married and his new stepfather wanted nothing to do with Serryn. Serryn's mother set him up in a villa on the banks of the Kyith.

As he grew older and into his teens, Serryn's many servants began to bore him. He sought a life of change and danger. Seeing his restlessness on one of her many visits Serryn's mother brought him a tutor from the finest fighting school in Gorgorath.

Having studied at the Quicksilver Academy in Gorgorath, Serryn has gained an appreciation for the quicker arts of combat, striking fast and sure then moving out of range before your opponent has the chance to even touch you. Through subterfuge and speed, it is easy to confound an opponent who chooses to stand still or one who is not concentrating enough on the dance.

His father's call came as a surprise, as Serryn had never met him before. His mother had told him stories when his stepfather was away (most of the time), but he had never met the man. Summoned by Belkath he is moving quickly to meet his father.

Combat Tactics: Serryn moves quickly across the battlefield, rushing past enemies and striking them from behind, diving through legs and over people. The movements he learned at the Quicksilver Academy are designed to confuse and disorient his opponent allowing Serryn the chance to strike at openings most would be unable to see.

 

[Odhanan]

A little bump to keep people informed.

 

[Drew]

Hey, I sent you guys an e-mail regarding this, but figured you might see this first. Your website says that entries must be received by September 1st (today), but the contest is now closed. I'm sure you meant to say before September 1st...however, I thought I had today to still submit my entry.

I don't have internet access at home, so I had to arrange me schedule so I could submit over lunch at work. Is there any way you guys will make an acception?

 

[Drew]

My question was answered here.

Thanks!

 

[wizofice]

Yeah, we've reopened the polls. Folks have until Midnight EST (GMT -8) to get their characters to us. You can post it at Iron-League.com or email it to us ( Lieges *AT* Iron-League *DOT* com ).

Thanks, and sorry for the confusion.