New game in home-brew world

[DM_Matt]

Arodin Murgav, Male Human
Hit Dice: (1d10)+(1d10)+(3d10)+(1d8)+6
Hit Points: 50
Initiative: +1
Speed: Walk 30'
Special Qualities: Detect Evil,Divine Grace,Divine Health,Lay on Hands 9 hp/day,Aura of Courage,Smite Evil 1/day,Remove Disease 1/week,Turn Undead 6/day,Evasion,Flurry of Blows
Saves:
Fortitude: +13, Reflex: +7, Will: +6
Abilities: Str 14, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 17
Skills: TBA Feats: Ambidexterity,Armor Proficiency (Heavy) (1x),Armor Proficiency (Light) (1x),Armor Proficiency (Medium) (1x),Divine Might,Divine Shield,Exotic Weapon Proficiency,Improved Shield Bash,Improved Unarmed Strike,Martial Weapon Proficiency,Power Attack,Shield Charge,Shield Expert,Shield Proficiency,Simple Weapon Proficiency,Track,Two-Weapon Fighting
Challenge Rating: 6
Alignment: Lawful Good

EQ: Plate mail armor, large shield and long sword (heirlooms/masterwork), adventuring gear.


Arodin will be a brave and popular but not particularly bright Paladin who is a much better judge of character and manipulator than one would think...

I will fleash him out more later if I am admitted to play...

 

[dead_radish]

Since the boards were funky yesterday, I'll wait until later today to pick.

We now have:

Timothy - Human Bard
National Acrobat - Fey Elf Ranger/Adept
Reaper - Human Chain Master
Argent - Petty Dwarf Paladin
Venus - Human Paladin
Dungannon - Human Estoladian Ranger
Keia - Dwarven Ranger
DM_Matt - Human Paladin

Remember - I'm looking at story/bio right now, not stats - if you only have stats and no bio, you're not likely to get in, since there are more people than slots.

 

[Gurdjieff]

I'll post my final character tonight, I'll have to go to work almost and don't think I can finish him right now.

 

[National Acrobat]

Continuation of Background for Severallis...

Kor'kan looked at the young Fey Elven Ranger who sat before him, cross legged by the fire. Questions, many questions were written upon the young one's face. He did not know if he had the answers.

Severallis looked up at Kor'kan. "Why do I have these strange gifts? What does it mean? I have never had any inclination that this even was possible."

Kor'kan began slowly to answer the young one before him. "Our people are intimately connected to the fate of the land. Perhaps a better way of putting it would be that we have a connection with the earth. Some of us have been given the gift of channeling some of the Earth Mother's power to wield. Kind of like an extension of her power."

"A tool?" blurted out Severallis.

"Not a tool mind you, but more of a servant, a warden if you would. The gift does not come lightly. There are many uses for the power but they can come at a cost. Fatigue, occaisional weakness, scorn by others who fear what they do not understand. Among our people it is a mark of pride to have the gift."

"Scorn, for wielding the power to heal and to aid others?" Severallis thought for a minute. "Why would scorn cross paths with someone who could do so much good?"

"Because," began Kor'kan, "not everyone uses the power wisely. Many use it for their own ill-gotten gains. Most often, those are the faces that others remember. Humans have a short life span. They anger quickly. The fire for their passions stokes quicker, but it leads them to often remember the wrongs that they have suffered. Rarely do they remember the kindness that has been shown to them." Kor'kan's face grew stern, yet it was tempered with compassion. "There is a new age dawning Severallis. For years, our people have sat idly by, watching what the 'younger' races have done with the land. We have watched their wars, we have seen the horrors that they have unleashed. It is time for the Fey to become active participants in the world again. We can no longer sit around and bide time. Destiny calls, and we must help shape the destiny. You have many gifts, I would ask that you serve the Earth by going out and teaching others about what you can do. Show others that they Fey no longer wish to be bottled up in their forests."

"The Elders will protest. It is not our way to get involved in the affairs of men and dwarven kind. Surely you realize this?"

"We no longer have that choice. Eventually, a threat so vile will come that if all of the races do not work together, nothing but ill will come of it. You must go out into the world Severallis. See what you can learn, make friends. Fight the wrongs. Use your power for good."

 

[Keia]

Background - slightly longer version

Dargo Golden was so named for the unusual golden hair upon his head and the golden dwarf's heart from which he was birthed. Expecting great things from one such as he, his birth family bequeathed the best weapons and armor on him and several family members began training him in various disciplines, each wanting to be the mentor of the great Dargo Golden. Dargo began his careers as a Ranger/Fighter, possessing skill in each discipline but not outstanding at either. Dargo himself (were his opinion asked) was more of a visionary and a reflective person, given to long periods of deep thought on the nature of stone, life and existence. The religious of the family instructed him in the way of paladin-hood, sensing a similarity between the ideals held by Dargo and the code of a paladin.

For years he was trained and instructed, his family awaited his explosion onto the scene, but so far, nothing has happened. Sure he was a competent fighter and seemed somewhat noble of purpose but that was it. The expectations slowly turned to derision and Dargo (on the advice of a favorite uncle) has by necessity set forth from his home, hoping to somehow achieve unknown expectations and be worthy to return home.

Several other dwarves set out initially with Dargo on his journey, but that did not last. They quickly realized the difficulties and differences in the surface world and did not last a day outside before returning to the clan. Dargo’s friendly nature has eased the strange look that he would receive upon entering towns. Recently, Dargo has fallen in with a group who work for a merchant house.

 

[Gurdjieff]

Quick questions;
- Are prestige classes allowed? I posted earlier I wanted to try a Paladin/Templar, but I'm not sure if splatbooks/PrCs are allowed at all.
- With a deity, are they the same as in the PHB?

My character would be from Estolad, a guardian of a great cathedral devoted to Heironeous. As far as I've created him he's the temlar, but if the splats/PrCs are not allowed than I'll have to change it.

*edit* missed the post about the splatbooks. Now only for the templar class, allowed? My character won't be able to cast the spells (Wis 10).

 

[dead_radish]

Venus: No gods. Some people worship the Water god, but it is rare. Templars are allowed, but would be devoted to a place, rather than a god, and the weapon focus is in any weapon. Most religions have died out for the most part. There are ancient religions, and most people know that someone/thing created the world, but ....

 

[Gurdjieff]

As religion has died out mostly, is it OK for me to switch the prereq (Knowledge: Religion 8 Ranks) to something like (Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty 8 Ranks)? As his task as a Templar in Estolad would be more like, guarding some nobelman's estate, his knowledge of other Nobels would be very handy. Just a thought though =]

 

[National Acrobat]

Do Mithril Chain Shirts exist in this world? They aren't magic. Expensive, yes. Magic, no. I would imagine that the Fey would wear that vs. regular chain mail.

 

[Dungannon]

Quick question for dead_radish. Would you allow me to create my ranger using Monte Cook's version of the ranger class, located here Monte's alternate ranger?