Malvoisin's War of the Burning Sky PbP

[Morrus]

Wow, thanks so much, Morrus!

E-mail sent! If you have any problems receiving it, my e-mail address is malvoisin2752 (at) yahoo.com

Seriously, this is great! I really appreciate the opportunity for an advance look. I'm sure it will help me kick off this game. Thanks again! Mal

Replied with the documents attached. Enjoy!

 

[stonegod]

Oh, Mal, why must you tempt me w/ even more games?! You fiend!

I assume more time means good news on the home front?

 

[Nightbreeze]

So, I'm in an university college and I have 24/7 access to computers with internet just 30 yards from my room, so I can post everyday with few exceptions. Of course, I usually end up posting at a slower pace, as not everyone can do like me


As for the concept:

1) A human cleric with two of the spell/magic/runes domain. He is a divine spellcaster that used to live in the Ragesian empire, but he sensed very soon what Leska was up to and managed to escape soon. His intent was to run and hide to the farthest corner at the earth, but when he was travelling across the mountain pass between Ragesia and Shahalesti, he had some mystic experience and realized what a coward he is. From then, his life will have the goal to stop the Scourge and the crazy Leska, and he probably has just arrived in the Gate Pass, when adventure is going to begin. He will have some problems with dangerous situations, as he has yet to overcome his fear of being a coward. Neutral good. High, blond....he could look as a classic defender, if he overcomes his fears.

2) A human druid living in the mountains near Gate Pass. He survives in a damn hostile nature by using his spells and abilities. He is driven by a rage when he hears about the treatment that inquisitors gave to a pacific druidic circle in their empire, and he means to stop this crazyness right now, showing them that nature will always punish those who defile her. His personality is cold and he probably won't hesitate to kill/destroy. True neutral. Not very tall, always wears his old ragged green clothes. He may seem a savage if it wasn't for his eyes, that show great intelligence and wisdom.


The concepts are similar: a divine spellcaster that is driven by the desire to punish the inquisitors. Thoughts, opionons, anything else?

 

[Rhun]

Hey Mal,

You know I'm interested. And you already know my posting frequency and playing style. I'll try to get a couple of character concepts up here in the next couple of days.

Concept 1 - A human spirit shaman, who was raised among a band of tribesman. He is a bit odd, claiming to hear the voices of the spirits, and walking the path that he does guided by those spirits. He is a survivalist, used to dwelling in the wilds. Neutral (Good) in alignment...not because he lacks conviction, but simply because he follows the directions of the voices he hears. (I actually played this character concept in a game of LO's for a bit, but never got a chance to run with it since the game ended prematurely.)

Concept 2 - A human psychic warrior. A mercenary type, he fights because his abilities make him good at fighting, and he can earn good coin doing in doing so. While not a bad guy at heart, his "what's in it for me" attitude sometimes rubs people the wrong way. Hasn't had any formal training, but is rather self taught. Despite his mercantile ambitions, he is driven by the need to improve himself. He strives to develop his body and mind into a perfect combination of fighting prowess.

 

[hafrogman]

Oh, Mal, why must you tempt me w/ even more games?! You fiend!

Because he hates us, he does!

I think I'm going to have to resist this one, but I highly recommend Mal as a DM to all considering the game. I'll be watching this one.

 

[Malvoisin]

Oh, Mal, why must you tempt me w/ even more games?! You fiend!

I assume more time means good news on the home front?

It does indeed! I apologize, I should have updated everyone with a status report earlier. But, yes, my wife is doing quite well. The fact of the matter, though, is that my spring semester just started. Ironically, that actually equates to more time for gaming, because I have quite a bit of down time to spend in the computer lab...such as right now.

There you have it.

 

[Malvoisin]

Because he hates us, he does!

I think I'm going to have to resist this one, but I highly recommend Mal as a DM to all considering the game. I'll be watching this one.

Hey, thanks for the reference hafrogman! I appreciate it.

 

[Malvoisin]

Hey Mal,

You know I'm interested. And you already know my posting frequency and playing style. I'll try to get a couple of character concepts up here in the next couple of days.

Yeah, try and get that to me before the big trip to Vegas, will ya??

Good to see you, Rhun.

 

[Shayuri]

Okay I give! It sounds like this set may actually take place in large enough settings to let me try my idea for a dire wolfrider...though that would come later, of course.

I envision the character as a Scout, possibly a Ranger/Scout that aims for Invisible Blades (that nifty 2 dagger fighting PrC) and Beastmaster (and Natural Bond) to get the necessary druid-equivalent levels to get a dire wolf companion as soon as possible. Then tactics shift to longspear charge, vault off wolf's back while quickdrawing 2 daggers...and fighting alongside wolf buddy! Rragh!

That's one concept. Wilderness warrior, basically.

Er...I'll work up another one too.

 

[Malvoisin]

So, I'm in an university college and I have 24/7 access to computers with internet just 30 yards from my room, so I can post everyday with few exceptions. Of course, I usually end up posting at a slower pace, as not everyone can do like me


As for the concept:

1) A human cleric with two of the spell/magic/runes domain. He is a divine spellcaster that used to live in the Ragesian empire, but he sensed very soon what Leska was up to and managed to escape soon. His intent was to run and hide to the farthest corner at the earth, but when he was travelling across the mountain pass between Ragesia and Shahalesti, he had some mystic experience and realized what a coward he is. From then, his life will have the goal to stop the Scourge and the crazy Leska, and he probably has just arrived in the Gate Pass, when adventure is going to begin. He will have some problems with dangerous situations, as he has yet to overcome his fear of being a coward. Neutral good. High, blond....he could look as a classic defender, if he overcomes his fears.

2) A human druid living in the mountains near Gate Pass. He survives in a damn hostile nature by using his spells and abilities. He is driven by a rage when he hears about the treatment that inquisitors gave to a pacific druidic circle in their empire, and he means to stop this crazyness right now, showing them that nature will always punish those who defile her. His personality is cold and he probably won't hesitate to kill/destroy. True neutral. Not very tall, always wears his old ragged green clothes. He may seem a savage if it wasn't for his eyes, that show great intelligence and wisdom.


The concepts are similar: a divine spellcaster that is driven by the desire to punish the inquisitors. Thoughts, opionons, anything else?

Nightbreeze, these are good concepts, and structured exactly as I was aiming for. I could see these working in the campaign just fine, no problems here. My only concern is that they're both variations on the same theme, which is what I was hoping to avoid by asking each applicant to submit two ideas. This will help me choose the best possible players, without having to compromise party balance (hopefully!)

@ALL: These serve as a good model for your own character ideas, if there was any ambiguity in my request. Also, I recommend that anyone interested in the game check out the War of the Burning Sky campaign page, so that you can infuse a bit of the setting and plot into your concepts, as Nightbreeze has. Just try not to read the spoilery bits, okay?