Eadric et. al. (The Paladin and his Friends).

[tleilaxu]

hey sep, when do we get to see the latest PC updates?

 

[Suldulin]

heh, I find it somewhat amusing that that picture gets done to find that she goes and gets herself reincarnated

 

[grodog]

heh, I find it somewhat amusing that that picture gets done to find that she goes and gets herself reincarnated

I couldn't agree more, Suldulin

 

[Greybar]

I'm curious how Ortwin feels about being gearless... [grin]

What levels are they up to now?

John

 

[Cheiromancer]

With regards to who gets a portrait next, I was thinking

a) Ortwin and Ruranoth (inside the magic circle)

or

b) Eadric and Titivilus

or

c) Lady Despina/Nehael

The disadvantage of option (a) is that Ortwin has since been re-incarnated as a satyr. Option (c) might be a triptych- demure young lady beside a muscular, horned, sexless demon, beside a "risen demon." The problem here is that Nehael hasn't been in the story for a while, and I'm not sure if she'll ever get back into it. Still might be worth it. So maybe b)?

However, the biggest problem I see right now is the absence of descriptions for Ortwin, Eadric and Lady Despina. I think we'll have to beg Sepulchrave for more details as to their appearances.

Also, can anyone think of a mechanism whereby we can pool our resources for the cost of the portraits? I didn't mind paying for the first two, but they could be commissioned faster if more financial resources were behind them. I personally think that Phil Foglio would be perfect for the Ortwin/Ruronoth one, but I imagine that a name that big might be expensive.

Wayne Reynolds has been suggested as an artist, or we could ask A.K. Brown or Dr. Midnight for a repeat. Any other ideas?

Regards,

 

[Lela]

I'd go with option C personally. We can wait a little until the "New" Ortwin grows on us to do one of him and decide which him after that. Nehaul has been out of the story for a while and waiting won't hurt anyone. Eadric isn't likely to be reincarnated and is currently in the story. Also, while other's may have amazing sceens, I doubt anything could topple the sceen with Titivilus from the all-time best Eadric moment.

 

[Cheiromancer]

I agree- Eadric and Titivilus sounds like the best option at this point in time. Now... what does Eadric look like?

 

[grodog]

I vote for A, but would truthfully be happy with any of the images.

I ran some quick searches through my archives, and didn't come up with any really good descriptions of Eadric. Here's what I did pull up:

1) Eadric (ee-AD-rik). A 15th level human paladin with a lot of stress in his life. He wears a flashy suit of magical full plate, has a big magical shield and has a big magical sword called "Lukarn" - an intelligent, lawful good, keen sunblade with the special purpose: slay chaotic evil creatures. Eadric likes tournaments, acting in a chivalrous manner, and gallantly courting fair damsels. Often the vissicitudes and grim realities of the world prove to be a disappointment to him, but he marches on optimistically nonetheless. He's kind of a stereotype, but he's played so well by Marc that it enhances rather than detracts from the experience.

FWIW, I've always pictured Eadric as a somewhat more rugged version of the Jeff Dee paladin image from The Rogues Gallery (1e version). See it at http://paratime.ca/v_and_v/pics/jeffdee/paladin01.jpg.
You can also browse around there to check out the Q1 demiplane images too.

Also, what's the fate of the PCs' Prestige Classes, Sep? Are you using the final versions of them per your last comments in the respective threads in House Rules?

Lastly, I find it very hard to believe that Mostin hasn't taken any Spell Mastery feats yet. Perhaps floating in the ocean for a few hours (where he's a sitting duck) will teach him a little wisdom....

 

[Rary the Traitor]

Yeah, that WAS a bit undignified for a wizard of his status.

Mostin should really keep a few scrolls handy. An extra Teleport is always useful.

 

[Joshua Randall]

Lastly, I find it very hard to believe that Mostin hasn't taken any Spell Mastery feats yet. Perhaps floating in the ocean for a few hours (where he's a sitting duck) will teach him a little wisdom....

Considering the Alienist PrC Wis penalties, Mostin might be a bit lacking in that department. (Although in Sep's campaign, "lacking" probably means Wis 14 or so. )

Spell Mastery seems like one of those feats that you should always postpone taking. After all, the longer you wait, the higher your Int and class levels, thus the more and higher-level spells you can master. But then, I've never played an epic Wizard, so what do I know.