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I'm having some trouble with spending cash...

I'd like to spend some money on a keep... but I don't know if having a keep is a viable option in this campaign.


Is it a good idea, or should I find other things to purchase?
 

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[LURK] According to the savage species rules on how to figure out a templates ECL, I did the math and a Paragon ranges from 20-22 lvl adjustement, depending on the base creature. (20 if it's one of the PHB basic races)[/LURK]
 

Mordane: If you'd like to spend money on a planar fortress, please, be my guess (replace 'fortress' with house, apartment, hovel, what have you).

All: I have received two pc's in word format via email. For final consideration, I ask that all of you send me your characters when finished in a word document. This is where I will look over the mechanics and what not to make sure everything is kosher.

Jaik: I am going to have a look at the Paragon template in more detail and may decide on raising the ECL. It seems that, again, the ELH hasn't done a great job of balancing ECL and CR. I'll return with my verdict. In the meantime, please think of what changes you might want to make if I decide to reduce or ban the template altogether.
 

Iuris, male hound archon Clr7/Ftr7; CR 25; ECL 25; Medium-size Outsider (Good, Lawful); HD 13d8+7d10+100; hp 274; Init +10; Spd 40 ft; AC 38 (+6 Dex, +9 natural, +8 armor, +5 deflection), touch 21, flat-footed 32; Melee Equitas’ Steel +33/+28/+23 (2d6+20/17-20x2), or bite +27 (1d8+11/x2), or 2 slams +21 (1d4+5/x2), or touch +24 (spell); Ranged Equitas’ Steel +28 (2d6+20/17-20x2), or ranged touch +22 (spell); SA aura of menace, spells; SQ alternate form, damage reduction, darkvision 60 ft., immunities (electricity, petrification), low-light vision, magic circle against evil, poison resistance +4, scent, spell-like abilities, SR 19, teleport without error, tongues, turn undead 7/day; AL LG; SV Fort +27, Ref +22, Will +27; Str 34, Dex 22, Con 21, Int 15, Wis 27, Cha 19.
Skills and Feats: Climb +17 [0], Concentration +16 [10], Craft (weaponsmith) +23 [10], Hide +25 [8], Intimidate +9 [4], Jump +62 [10], Knowledge (arcana) +7 [4], Knowledge (religion) +10 [7], Listen +17 [8], Move Silently +17 [0], Profession (siege engineer) +17 [8], Sense Motive +19 [10], Spot +17 [8], Survival +13 [4], Swim +18 [6], Spellcraft +6 [3]; Dodge, Empower Turning, Epic Weapon Focus (greatsword), Epic Weapon Specialization (greatsword) Improved Initiative, Improved Scent, Mighty Leaping, Mobility, Power Attack, Uncanny Scent, Weapon Focus (greatsword), Weapon Specialization (greatsword).

Cleric Spells per Day: 6, 7, 6, 5, 4. Base DC 18 + Spell level. Domains: Glory (+2 bonus on turning check, +1d6 bonus on turning damage), Judgment (true strike 1/day against anyone who has wounded me within 24 hours as a free action). Normal spells prepared: 0 – cure minor wounds, detect magic x2, read magic, mending, guidance; 1—Prevarication’s bounty, burial blessing, cure light wounds x2, doom, sanctuary, bless; 2—knife spray, Hedrada’s balance, cure moderate wounds, consecrate, shield other, zone truth, hold person; 3—searing light, sword stream, cure serious wounds, dispel magic, wind wall; 4—discern lies, cure critical wounds, dismissal, sending

Aura of Menace (Su): Iuris is surrounded by a 20-foot aura of menace. Creatures within this area must make a Will save (DC 24) or take a –2 morale penalty on all attacks, AC, and saves for one day.

Alternate Form (Sp): Iuris can assume the form of any normal canine animal as a standard action, similar to a polymorph self spell but allowing only canine forms. While in canine form, Iuris’ land speed becomes 60 feet, and he gains a +4 circumstance bonus on Hide and Survival checks.

Damage Reduction (Ex and Su): Iuris possesses a natural DR 10/+1, but his vestments of faith also provide him DR 5/+5.

Darkvision (Ex): Iuris can see in the dark up to 60 feet.

Immunities (Ex): Iuris is immune to electricity damage and petrification effects.

Low-Light Vision (Ex): Iuris can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. He retains the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.

Magic Circle against Evil (Su): Iuris can create a magic circle against evil that continually surrounds him, as a Sor20. This ability is usable at will as a free action.

Poison Resistance (Ex): Iuris receives a +4 bonus on all saves versus poison.

Scent (Ex): Iuris can detect opponents by sense of smell, at a range of up to 60 feet. He can pinpoint the location of an opponent by smell within 20 feet.

Spell-like Abilities (Sp): Iuris can use the following abilities at will, as a Sor14 – aid, continual flame, detect evil, and message.

Spell Resistance (Ex): Iuris possesses spell resistance 19.

Teleport without Error (Su): Iuris can teleport without error at will, as a Sor14, except that he can only transport himself plus up to 50 pounds of objects.

Tongues (Su): Iuris can speak with any creature that has a language, as per the tongues spell cast by a Sor14. This ability is always active, unless Iuris chooses to disable it as a free action. The effect can be dispelled, but Iuris may create it again on his next turn as a free action.

Turn/Destroy Undead (Su): Iuris can attempt to turn undead up to 7 times a day. The turning check is 1d20+6, and the turning damage is 3d6+13. Iuris turns as a Clr9. Normally, Iuris will use the Empower Turning feat from his holy symbol, which makes these rolls 1d20+4, and 5d6+13 for turning damage as a Clr9.

Possessions: Equitas’ Steel (+4 keen, throwing, returning, flaming burst greatsword), headband of perfect excellence, robe of epic resistance +6, Equitas’ Security (shadowed, silent moves, sacred bracers of armor +8), ring of protection +5, Equitas’ Grace (ring of climbing, jumping, and feather falling), greater holy symbol of Equitas, left arm of nyr, belt of many pockets, hammer of the weaponsmith, weightless scabbard, pearl of power (2 spells), luckstone, vestments of faith, prayer book

Iuris has read and benefited from a +5 Tome for Str, Con, Int, Wis, and Cha.

Keep – Equitas’ Bastion (Lighthouse Keep [see Sword and Fist])
10K in furnishing
20 soliders
10 house servants

Weight Carried: 4 lb.
 
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Cool, another celestial :cool: .

My wandering do-gooder astral deva ranger of course sniffs at your tastefully furnished do-gooder doghouse, cough, lighthouse keep. ;)
 

You know, the more I read the Paragon template, the more I thought "Heck yeah, I'll take this for 15 levels." And then I bought equipment and it just got worse.

Oh yeah, so far, I think I've seen a cleric, monk, fighter, and sorcerer in various combinations as well as some mention of a bard. Is a rogue out of the question, or would a godly infiltrator be feasible?
 

Dammit...something else that I need you guys to change...

Max hit points per hit die

Jaik...Now that you mention it, it wouldn't be against the edict...

You might look at Xess (for darkness) or Ianua (for portals and wanderers). What do you think?
 
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Iuris -- Background

Iuris – whose name means “Oath,” the Silver Arm of Equitas, began existence as many celestials do – born from the will of his god, forged to do battle against evil. The early years were a blur; hard-fought battles against the legions of darkness, regrouping to safer grounds, and then returning to plunge deeper into enemy territory. In one of these horrific battles, young Iuris lost his left arm to a powerful babau demon – he tore the monster to pieces, and then fell unconscious, thinking his purpose was served.

He awoke several days later, lying in the great temple of his God. He looked to his side… and saw the silver arm. He sat up, and asked the hospitaler what had happened. “Your unit was victorious, archon, and you were brought to us. We have done what He commanded be done to you. Go – speak to the Seer. He has words for you from Him.”

Trembling, Iuris left the infirmary, and immediately sought out the Seer. He came upon a scarred and aged ghaele in the secluded glade of the temple. Before he could speak, the Seer turned to regard him. “You have come, finally. No more rest for you. You, your silver arm will build the Bastion. You will keep the line. Go – build. He commands it. He will give you the power – he will send you the people. You will be his Arm. You will be his fist.”

Those words… Iuris has followed them ever since. He constructed Equitas’ Bastion, on the edge of the plains, as a border keep to protect from infernal incursions. He has slowly increased his understanding of his place in the clergy of Equitas, and has honed his martial skills in countless battles against demonic forces.

His keep also serves a as sanctuary for the poor and refugees, and his employees and watchmen serve the poor who seek out the keep, offering beds and food, as well as safety from the roaming devils and other unsavory beings.
 

Mordane: Could you post the breakdown of the following abilities of your character?

Saves
Ability Scores (Including starting score, please)
Attacks
Damage

After doing some calculations of my own, I have come up with different numbers (Unfortunately for me, they are in your favor! :) ) So I just want to make sure I'm doing the same thing you are.

ALL: For those of you who haven't done this, please do so. It will make my life easier and will move the game along much quicker.

So far, everything else looks good though...I only have three Word files from you guys so that means that there are three of you who haven't sent yours in. Your character is officially "done" when I have a MS Word copy.
 

Someone:

You had everything correct on your sheet (as your stuff was pretty well broken down) except one thing. Can you break down your attacks with the dagger (both ranged and melee). I've got a very different number.

Thanks!
 

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