Rathan's Problem Down Under [3.5 OOC/Recruiting One More: Need Arcane Type]
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Ambrus
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So it's the heads of the Alliance who gifted these artifacts to our characters? Is there anything they can tell us about their provenance? Are the five items somehow connected to each other?
The gold dragon scale for instance must have come from a colossal-sized dragon if its large enough to serve as a shield. Who was this righteous wyrm and how is it that they have his/her scale in their possession?
If the scale is big enough to serve as a large shield for my small character, I guess that it'll only be a small shield once he's medium sized and then buckler-sized once he's large. Is that right?
The gold dragon scale for instance must have come from a colossal-sized dragon if its large enough to serve as a shield. Who was this righteous wyrm and how is it that they have his/her scale in their possession?
If the scale is big enough to serve as a large shield for my small character, I guess that it'll only be a small shield once he's medium sized and then buckler-sized once he's large. Is that right?
Rathan
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The heads of the alliance are the ones giving them to you yes... but it's the people of the territories that voted to give them the right to do so... these artifacts were found centuries ago in a large vault by hero's of this land not much unlike the group you have assembled now. They were, or course, more powerful than you are now but they had each served there own kingdom for many years before uncovering the vault with such precious artifacts within... The nations themselves were once a single entity, yet many years of in-fighting caused a breakup of the land into their now respective territories. With each territory went an artifact thus insuring no more power went to one than the other. Many think this was done as well to keep a 'family' tie to each of the territories as well thus pretty much assuring that one day they would once again have to work together to solve a common problem. It now seems that time.... is now, and lies in the hands of you six adventurers!
Rathan
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Ambrus: Yes that'd be about the long and short of it yes.... though being an artifact... you never know.. it would be a waste if it didn't re-size or what-have-you... a one size fits all artifact is not always the case. Your character gets the distinct feeling that this is magic beyond most peoples range of comprehension... so there is no telling what kind of feats it is capable of reaching. (i.e. you shall see as the item progresses what it can do and will do heh)
Ambrus
Explorer
So this vault, are there any clues as to who built it or how the items came to be there in the first place?
Although the scale might resize, it doesn't really seem to matter all that much since its granted powers don't appear to be tied to it being used as a shield. In effect, any masterwork wooden or steel shield would be just as effective in providing a shield bonus while a magical shield would be even better. At least, that's how it seems so far.
The 60-ft. darkvision; is it redundant if the wielder already has darkvision naturally?
Although the scale might resize, it doesn't really seem to matter all that much since its granted powers don't appear to be tied to it being used as a shield. In effect, any masterwork wooden or steel shield would be just as effective in providing a shield bonus while a magical shield would be even better. At least, that's how it seems so far.
The 60-ft. darkvision; is it redundant if the wielder already has darkvision naturally?
Rathan
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Ambrus: There have been stories that these heros that uncovered it were all destroyed by something inside the tomb.... and after being consumed by some or of power... the artifacts were somehow left behind in their wake.... this is of course just a myth but it does seem to make sense to most as the heros were never seen again.... the search parties sent to look for the fate of the hero's were in fact the ones that brought to bare the artifacts to the territories and it's people for the first time.... The tomb as sense been searched and dozens of ancient celestial murals and hieroglyphs have been found but have yet to be properly deciphered. In short it's not clear where these items came from.. weather it be the souls of hero's long sense dead... or possibly angelic magic items buried here on earth to safe keep them... no one really knows for exact certainty...
The item provides protection to you as a large steel shield in addition to it's supernatural powers within it's levels. I mean if you'd like it to be in another form I can arrange that... I just thought a scale as a shield would be a cool look...
Ethandew: Looks good by me
The item provides protection to you as a large steel shield in addition to it's supernatural powers within it's levels. I mean if you'd like it to be in another form I can arrange that... I just thought a scale as a shield would be a cool look...
Ethandew: Looks good by me
Neurotic
I plan on living forever. Or die trying.
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Berrek did NOT concentrate long enough at that time. He will later (next day) use some downtime (probably at first camp site) to focus more fully on ALL magic items of ALL companions. The idea behind this is:
a) he will know if someone gets replaced, something gets stolen etc
b) he will know (with Spellcraft check which is by no means guarantee) in general what everybody wears and uses, particularly noting wands and scrolls. Those that use spell effects and such are worth noting for their potential to be stolen/taken/borrowed.
Since Berrek got an amulet artifact, his Amulet of Vermin becomes obsolete. May I replace it or change body slot for it? Or simply count it as bad luck and we'll deal with it in-game (lidia can use it, her summoning can even be better)
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I'll post the picture of Berrek in next couple of days, tomorrow I'll be on family funeral event and won't post at all or late at night if able.
Berrek did NOT concentrate long enough at that time. He will later (next day) use some downtime (probably at first camp site) to focus more fully on ALL magic items of ALL companions. The idea behind this is:
a) he will know if someone gets replaced, something gets stolen etc
b) he will know (with Spellcraft check which is by no means guarantee) in general what everybody wears and uses, particularly noting wands and scrolls. Those that use spell effects and such are worth noting for their potential to be stolen/taken/borrowed.
Since Berrek got an amulet artifact, his Amulet of Vermin becomes obsolete. May I replace it or change body slot for it? Or simply count it as bad luck and we'll deal with it in-game (lidia can use it, her summoning can even be better
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I'll post the picture of Berrek in next couple of days, tomorrow I'll be on family funeral event and won't post at all or late at night if able.
Rathan
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Neurotic: Just pick another slot for the amulet of vermin... I rolled the artifacts 'slots' randomly as it is to give everyone a more random appeal...
and on the Detect Magic front.. if and when you do concentrate on the items for more then three rounds.. let me know IC you are doing so......
and on the Detect Magic front.. if and when you do concentrate on the items for more then three rounds.. let me know IC you are doing so......
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