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<blockquote data-quote="Jarval" data-source="post: 1210115" data-attributes="member: 421"><p><strong>Nessa Caoilfhionn (pronounced NES-a KEE-lin)</strong></p><p><strong>Female Aasimar Arcane Disciple 11</strong></p><p><strong>Alignment:</strong> Neutral Good</p><p><strong>Height:</strong> 5' 10''</p><p><strong>Weight:</strong> 175 lbs</p><p><strong>Hair:</strong> Red</p><p><strong>Eyes:</strong> Blue flecked with silver</p><p><strong>Age:</strong> 27</p><p></p><p><strong>Str:</strong> 10 (+0) [2 points] </p><p><strong>Dex:</strong> 14 (+2) [6 points]</p><p><strong>Con:</strong> 14 (+2) [6 points] </p><p><strong>Int:</strong> 14 (+2) [6 points] </p><p><strong>Wis:</strong> 24 (+7) [10 points, +2 racial, +2 levels, +4 <em>Periapt of Wisdom</em>] </p><p><strong>Cha:</strong> 12 (+1) [2 points, +2 racial] </p><p></p><p><strong>Class and Racial Abilties:</strong></p><p>- Darkvision: Aasimars can see in the dark up to 60 feet.</p><p>- Racial Skills: Aasimars have a +2 racial bonus on Spot and Listen checks.</p><p>- Daylight: An aasimar can use daylight once per day as a 1st-level caster or a caster of their class levels, whichever is higher.</p><p>- Resistance to acid 5, cold 5, and electricity 5.</p><p>- Arcane as Divine: 0: Mage Hand, Prestidigitation; 1: Charm Person, Magic Missile; 2: Alter Self, Tasha's Hideous Laughter; 3: Fireball, Fly; 4: Charm Monster, Improved Invisibility; 5: Teleport.</p><p></p><p><strong>Hit Dice:</strong> 11d6 + 22</p><p><strong>HP:</strong> 68</p><p><strong>AC:</strong> 21 [+2 Dex, +6 <em>Mithril shirt +2</em>, +3 <em>Darwood large shield +1</em>]</p><p><strong>Init:</strong> +6 [+4 Improved Initiative, +2 Dex)</p><p><strong>Speed:</strong> 30 ft</p><p><strong>Armor Check Penalty:</strong> 0</p><p></p><p><strong>Saves:</strong></p><p>Fortitude +9 [+7 base, +2 Con]</p><p>Reflex +5 [+3 base, +2 Dex]</p><p>Will +14 [+7 base, +7 Wis]</p><p></p><p><strong>BAB:</strong> +8/+3</p><p><strong>Melee Atk:</strong> +10/+5 (1d6+1, x3, Ghostbite (<em>+1 ghost touch sickle</em>))</p><p><strong>Ranged Atk:</strong> +11 (1d8, 19-20/x2, 80ft. range, <em>Light Crossbow +1</em>)</p><p></p><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><p>Concentration +16 [14 ranks, +2 Con]</p><p>Diplomacy +19 [14 ranks, +1 Cha, +2 Sacred Vow, +2 Nymph's Kiss]</p><p>Heal +19 [12 ranks, +7 Wis]</p><p>Knowledge (Arcana) +16 [14 ranks, +2 Int]</p><p>Knowledge (Religion) +9 [7 ranks, +2 Int]</p><p>Knowledge (The planes) +16 [14 ranks, +2 Int]</p><p>Listen +9 [0 ranks, +7 Wis, +2 racial]</p><p>Spellcraft +16 [14 ranks, +2 Int]</p><p>Spot +9 [0 ranks, +7 Wis, +2 racial]</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>Sacred Vow (bonus feat)</p><p>Nymph's Kiss (1st level feat)</p><p>Purify Spell (bonus metamagic feat)</p><p>Spell Focus (Good) (3rd level feat)</p><p>Extend Spell (bonus metamagic feat)</p><p>Improved Initiative (6th level feat)</p><p>Knight of Stars (9th level feat)</p><p>Energy Substitution (Sonic) (bonus metamagic feat)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Spells:</strong></p><p>Spells per day: 6/7/6/6/4/3/2</p><p>DCs: 17/18/19/20/21/22/23</p><p>Orisons: Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Purify Food and Drink.</p><p>Level 1: Cure Light Wounds (x2), Magic Missile (x2), Magic Weapon, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear.</p><p>Level 2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds (x2), Elation, Lesser Restoration, Tasha's Hideous Laughter.</p><p>Level 3: Cure Serious Wounds (x2), Dispel Magic, Fireball, Fly, Protection from Energy.</p><p>Level 4: Cure Critical Wounds, Purified Fireball, Purified Sonicball, Restoration.</p><p>Level 5: Dispel Evil, Flame Strike, Teleport.</p><p>Level 6: Greater Dispel Magic, Heal.</p><p></p><p><strong>Languages:</strong></p><p>Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Common, Ignan, Sylvan, Terran.</p><p></p><p><strong>Equipment:</strong></p><p><em>Periapt of Wisdom +4</em> [16,000gp], <em>Boots of Levitation</em> [7,500 gp], <em>Fireheart</em> [16,000 gp], <em>Bounty of the Arcane</em> [12,000 gp], <em>Venom Ward</em> [4,000 gp], <em>Mithril shirt +2</em> [5,100gp], <em>Large darwood shield +1</em> [1,257 gp], <em>Ghostbite</em> [8,306 gp], <em>Light Crossbow +1</em> [2,335 gp], 20 Crossbow bolts , <em>Heward's Handy Haversack</em> [2,000 gp] <span style="color: yellowgreen">(Containing: <em>Everburning Torch</em> [90 gp], 4 flasks of holy water [100 gp], 4 <em>Potions of Cure Light Wounds</em> [200 gp], 2 <em>Potions of Expedious Retreat</em> [50 gp], 2 <em>Potions of Jump</em> [50 gp], <em>Scroll of Dispel Magic</em> [375 gp], 2 <em>Scrolls of Heal</em> [3,300 gp], <em>Scroll of Word of Recall</em> [1,650 gp], 2 vials of Ambrosia [400 gp], Vial of jade water [350 gp], Vial of Storm Tears [750 gp], <em>2 Wands of Cure Light Wounds</em> (50 charges remaining on each) [1,500 gp], <em>Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds</em> (50 charges remaining) [4,500 gp], bedroll, flint and steel, grappling hook, 5 packets of scentbreaker, 100' silk rope, 5 sunrods, 10 tindertwigs, 7 day's trail rations, 10 torches, waterskin (full).)</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong></p><p>Standing close to six feet in height, Nessa's face and slender build would have you belive she is of elven decent, but her flame red hair and silver flecked eyes deny this impression. Carrying herself with poise and grace, she brings with her an air of calm and peacefulness that inclines others to listen to her words.</p><p></p><p><strong>Personality:</strong></p><p>While seeming studious and considered when on temple business, Nessa is it truth rather more playful and impulsive when in the company of those she trusts. A thirst for knowledge drives her, along with a strong desire to see something new every day, something well provided for by her current occupation.</p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong></p><p>Nessa comes from a long line of mages and priests, who have devoted themselves to Boccob's service over the generations. Like many of her family, she show signs of her celestial ancestry. Close to five hundred years ago, Kalliope, a Firre Eladrin, fell in love with Adruin Caoilfhionn, a wizard of pure heart. The lovers had three children, Taliesin, Caitlin and Brighid. Caitlin became a bard of great renown, and Brighid rose to become high priestess to Corellon Larethian. Taliesin, Nessa's ancestor, followed the path of his father and became a wizard, devoting his life to the pursuit of knowledge.</p><p></p><p>Born into Boccob's church, Nessa was tutored in magic as soon as she could read. While showing a fair talent for the arcane arts, her faith lead her to the priesthood. Her education covered magic, linguistics (primarily planar tongues), and once her teachers noted the girl's skill in debates, etiquette and diplomacy.</p><p></p><p>This combination of skills did not go unnoticed by her superiors, as they made her an ideal candidate to be a mediator in state and trade negotiation between Andeluvay and the Inner Planes. She gladly took this post, both because of the prestige, and it sating her own curiosity about those from other worlds. She proved very able diplomat, and her strong grasp of both arcane and divine magic has been used in repelling less welcome visitors who have tried to force their way into the city via it's many portals.</p><p></p><p>When not involved with matters planar, Nessa's debating were utilized by the Church of Boccob in the Council of the High King. She was a trusted aide to Boccob's High Priest when he is in attendance at the Council meeting, and has gained much insight into the working of the state as a result. Yet despite this trust, Nessa now works against her own church, openly supporting the proposed ban on necromantic reanimation championed by Orshallan. This act of disobedience has caused many in Boccob's clergy to question both her loyalty, and her fitness to continue to act with any religious authority.</p><p></p><p>Nessa has seen little of her own world outside of Andeluvay, with most of her time spent on the Planes or at the negotiation table. The furthest she's been from the city is Farlight, both times a part of an expedition from Boccob's temple.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Notes on magic items:</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Ghostbite</strong> - +1 <em>ghost touch</em> sickle (8,306 gp)</p><p></p><p><strong>Fireheart</strong> - a ring of gold twisted with a red gem, this was given to Nessa by a minor jinn lord of the City of Brass on the elemental plane of fire. <em>ring of minor elemental resistance (fire)</em>, (16,000gp)</p><p></p><p><strong>Bounty of the Arcane</strong> - given to Nessa as reward for outstanding service in the name of the Lord of All Magics, this brilliantly purple stone has been quite useful in keeping a few useful spells around. <em>vibrant purple ioun stone</em>, (12,000gp)</p><p></p><p><strong>Venom Ward</strong> - a strange gift given by a priestess of Talona after Nessa's even-handed mediating prevented a false accusation of murder, this is a small purple gem in an elegant cage of gold. <em>periapt of proof against poison</em>, (4,000gp)</p><p></p><p><strong>Scroll of <em>word of recall</em></strong> - 1,650gp. Given to you by the Spell Lord Tellaqu, he wanted you to have something on you to bring you to safety, should things go wrong during negotiations in the city.</p><p></p><p><strong>4 flasks of holy water</strong> - 100gp. These were blessed by Pelor's priests, and glow with a faint, sunlike radiance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jarval, post: 1210115, member: 421"] [b]Nessa Caoilfhionn (pronounced NES-a KEE-lin) Female Aasimar Arcane Disciple 11[/b] [b]Alignment:[/b] Neutral Good [b]Height:[/b] 5' 10'' [b]Weight:[/b] 175 lbs [b]Hair:[/b] Red [b]Eyes:[/b] Blue flecked with silver [b]Age:[/b] 27 [b]Str:[/b] 10 (+0) [2 points] [b]Dex:[/b] 14 (+2) [6 points] [b]Con:[/b] 14 (+2) [6 points] [b]Int:[/b] 14 (+2) [6 points] [b]Wis:[/b] 24 (+7) [10 points, +2 racial, +2 levels, +4 [i]Periapt of Wisdom[/i]] [b]Cha:[/b] 12 (+1) [2 points, +2 racial] [b]Class and Racial Abilties:[/b] - Darkvision: Aasimars can see in the dark up to 60 feet. - Racial Skills: Aasimars have a +2 racial bonus on Spot and Listen checks. - Daylight: An aasimar can use daylight once per day as a 1st-level caster or a caster of their class levels, whichever is higher. - Resistance to acid 5, cold 5, and electricity 5. - Arcane as Divine: 0: Mage Hand, Prestidigitation; 1: Charm Person, Magic Missile; 2: Alter Self, Tasha's Hideous Laughter; 3: Fireball, Fly; 4: Charm Monster, Improved Invisibility; 5: Teleport. [b]Hit Dice:[/b] 11d6 + 22 [b]HP:[/b] 68 [b]AC:[/b] 21 [+2 Dex, +6 [i]Mithril shirt +2[/i], +3 [i]Darwood large shield +1[/i]] [b]Init:[/b] +6 [+4 Improved Initiative, +2 Dex) [b]Speed:[/b] 30 ft [b]Armor Check Penalty:[/b] 0 [b]Saves:[/b] Fortitude +9 [+7 base, +2 Con] Reflex +5 [+3 base, +2 Dex] Will +14 [+7 base, +7 Wis] [b]BAB:[/b] +8/+3 [b]Melee Atk:[/b] +10/+5 (1d6+1, x3, Ghostbite ([i]+1 ghost touch sickle[/i])) [b]Ranged Atk:[/b] +11 (1d8, 19-20/x2, 80ft. range, [i]Light Crossbow +1[/i]) [b]Skills:[/b] Concentration +16 [14 ranks, +2 Con] Diplomacy +19 [14 ranks, +1 Cha, +2 Sacred Vow, +2 Nymph's Kiss] Heal +19 [12 ranks, +7 Wis] Knowledge (Arcana) +16 [14 ranks, +2 Int] Knowledge (Religion) +9 [7 ranks, +2 Int] Knowledge (The planes) +16 [14 ranks, +2 Int] Listen +9 [0 ranks, +7 Wis, +2 racial] Spellcraft +16 [14 ranks, +2 Int] Spot +9 [0 ranks, +7 Wis, +2 racial] [b]Feats:[/b] Sacred Vow (bonus feat) Nymph's Kiss (1st level feat) Purify Spell (bonus metamagic feat) Spell Focus (Good) (3rd level feat) Extend Spell (bonus metamagic feat) Improved Initiative (6th level feat) Knight of Stars (9th level feat) Energy Substitution (Sonic) (bonus metamagic feat) [b]Spells:[/b] Spells per day: 6/7/6/6/4/3/2 DCs: 17/18/19/20/21/22/23 Orisons: Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Purify Food and Drink. Level 1: Cure Light Wounds (x2), Magic Missile (x2), Magic Weapon, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear. Level 2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds (x2), Elation, Lesser Restoration, Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Level 3: Cure Serious Wounds (x2), Dispel Magic, Fireball, Fly, Protection from Energy. Level 4: Cure Critical Wounds, Purified Fireball, Purified Sonicball, Restoration. Level 5: Dispel Evil, Flame Strike, Teleport. Level 6: Greater Dispel Magic, Heal. [b]Languages:[/b] Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Common, Ignan, Sylvan, Terran. [b]Equipment:[/b] [i]Periapt of Wisdom +4[/i] [16,000gp], [i]Boots of Levitation[/i] [7,500 gp], [i]Fireheart[/i] [16,000 gp], [i]Bounty of the Arcane[/i] [12,000 gp], [i]Venom Ward[/i] [4,000 gp], [i]Mithril shirt +2[/i] [5,100gp], [i]Large darwood shield +1[/i] [1,257 gp], [i]Ghostbite[/i] [8,306 gp], [i]Light Crossbow +1[/i] [2,335 gp], 20 Crossbow bolts , [i]Heward's Handy Haversack[/i] [2,000 gp] [color=yellowgreen](Containing: [i]Everburning Torch[/i] [90 gp], 4 flasks of holy water [100 gp], 4 [i]Potions of Cure Light Wounds[/i] [200 gp], 2 [i]Potions of Expedious Retreat[/i] [50 gp], 2 [i]Potions of Jump[/i] [50 gp], [i]Scroll of Dispel Magic[/i] [375 gp], 2 [i]Scrolls of Heal[/i] [3,300 gp], [i]Scroll of Word of Recall[/i] [1,650 gp], 2 vials of Ambrosia [400 gp], Vial of jade water [350 gp], Vial of Storm Tears [750 gp], [i]2 Wands of Cure Light Wounds[/i] (50 charges remaining on each) [1,500 gp], [i]Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds[/i] (50 charges remaining) [4,500 gp], bedroll, flint and steel, grappling hook, 5 packets of scentbreaker, 100' silk rope, 5 sunrods, 10 tindertwigs, 7 day's trail rations, 10 torches, waterskin (full).)[/color] [b]Appearance:[/b] Standing close to six feet in height, Nessa's face and slender build would have you belive she is of elven decent, but her flame red hair and silver flecked eyes deny this impression. Carrying herself with poise and grace, she brings with her an air of calm and peacefulness that inclines others to listen to her words. [b]Personality:[/b] While seeming studious and considered when on temple business, Nessa is it truth rather more playful and impulsive when in the company of those she trusts. A thirst for knowledge drives her, along with a strong desire to see something new every day, something well provided for by her current occupation. [b]Background:[/b] Nessa comes from a long line of mages and priests, who have devoted themselves to Boccob's service over the generations. Like many of her family, she show signs of her celestial ancestry. Close to five hundred years ago, Kalliope, a Firre Eladrin, fell in love with Adruin Caoilfhionn, a wizard of pure heart. The lovers had three children, Taliesin, Caitlin and Brighid. Caitlin became a bard of great renown, and Brighid rose to become high priestess to Corellon Larethian. Taliesin, Nessa's ancestor, followed the path of his father and became a wizard, devoting his life to the pursuit of knowledge. Born into Boccob's church, Nessa was tutored in magic as soon as she could read. While showing a fair talent for the arcane arts, her faith lead her to the priesthood. Her education covered magic, linguistics (primarily planar tongues), and once her teachers noted the girl's skill in debates, etiquette and diplomacy. This combination of skills did not go unnoticed by her superiors, as they made her an ideal candidate to be a mediator in state and trade negotiation between Andeluvay and the Inner Planes. She gladly took this post, both because of the prestige, and it sating her own curiosity about those from other worlds. She proved very able diplomat, and her strong grasp of both arcane and divine magic has been used in repelling less welcome visitors who have tried to force their way into the city via it's many portals. When not involved with matters planar, Nessa's debating were utilized by the Church of Boccob in the Council of the High King. She was a trusted aide to Boccob's High Priest when he is in attendance at the Council meeting, and has gained much insight into the working of the state as a result. Yet despite this trust, Nessa now works against her own church, openly supporting the proposed ban on necromantic reanimation championed by Orshallan. This act of disobedience has caused many in Boccob's clergy to question both her loyalty, and her fitness to continue to act with any religious authority. Nessa has seen little of her own world outside of Andeluvay, with most of her time spent on the Planes or at the negotiation table. The furthest she's been from the city is Farlight, both times a part of an expedition from Boccob's temple. [b]Notes on magic items:[/b] [b]Ghostbite[/b] - +1 [i]ghost touch[/i] sickle (8,306 gp) [b]Fireheart[/b] - a ring of gold twisted with a red gem, this was given to Nessa by a minor jinn lord of the City of Brass on the elemental plane of fire. [i]ring of minor elemental resistance (fire)[/i], (16,000gp) [b]Bounty of the Arcane[/b] - given to Nessa as reward for outstanding service in the name of the Lord of All Magics, this brilliantly purple stone has been quite useful in keeping a few useful spells around. [i]vibrant purple ioun stone[/i], (12,000gp) [b]Venom Ward[/b] - a strange gift given by a priestess of Talona after Nessa's even-handed mediating prevented a false accusation of murder, this is a small purple gem in an elegant cage of gold. [i]periapt of proof against poison[/i], (4,000gp) [b]Scroll of [i]word of recall[/i][/b] - 1,650gp. Given to you by the Spell Lord Tellaqu, he wanted you to have something on you to bring you to safety, should things go wrong during negotiations in the city. [b]4 flasks of holy water[/b] - 100gp. These were blessed by Pelor's priests, and glow with a faint, sunlike radiance. [/QUOTE]
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