Rhun's Greyhawk OMEGA OOC Thread (ToEE) - CLOSED!!!

[Rhun]

We are seeking an arcane caster to join our current band of heroes...


Character Creation:
3.5 edition rules
37 point buy for ability scores (I like my heroes heroic)
2nd level, 2840 experience points (verge of 3rd level)
Class: Preferably wizard, or other prepared arcane caster...see background below.
Max HP at first level; Average +1 thereafter
No evil alignments
PHB, DMG, MMI, MMII, MMIII, EPH, CW, CA, CAv and CD; also, if it is in the SRD then I am probably okay with it.
1200 gp wealth limit
Campaign world: Greyhawk, circa 579 CY (10 years after the Battle of Emridy Meadows)
Full Greyhawk Pantheon

Character concepts must be accompanied by a character background. If you are unfamiliar with Greyhawk, feel free to ask any questions. Also include description of the character. Please don’t roll for height and weight; use realistic values that fit the character. A 6’4” tall human male with Str 18 is going to weigh 300 lbs, not 180. This is a huge pet peeve of mine.

If you choose to play a character of a non-standard race, be aware that your character may suffer from prejudice and mistreatment from the common folk, since most in the area of the adventure have suffered at the hands of humanoids and such.

As far as backgrounds go, for this arcane caster, I would prefer a Wizard or other "Prepared" spell caster. I would like your recent background to include serving as an apprentice for "Lord" Burne of Hommlet. Burne is ex-adventurer who retired to Hommlet with his warrior companion Rufus, and who have built a stone tower on the village's edge.

If you need more details on the background, just let me know. Other than the recent history part, you can make your background whatever you wish. This will just allow for easy placement into the game.


Also, someone that can post once per day (during the weekdays) is highly prefrerred.

 

[Rhun]

Current players...you may want to discuss dividing the loot you've discovered thus far, before we add a new character to the mix. Just a thought, of course.

 

[InVinoVeritas]

Hello! Here's a wizard concept I'd like to try. Let me know if this will work in your campaign; I'm willing to tweak him if necessary.

Ciaran apCallain
Human (Flan) Storm Wizard 2
True Neutral

Str 10
Dex 14
Con 14
Int 18
Wis 12
Cha 11

BAB +1 AC 12 (Touch 12, Flatfooted 10) HP 11

Fort +2 Ref +2 Will +4

Languages: Common, Flan, Old Oeridian, Giant, Auran

Feats: Scribe Scroll, Animal Affinity, Skill Focus (Concentration)

Skills:
Concentration +10 (+2 Con, 5 ranks, +3 SF)
Craft (Alchemy) +6 (+4 Int, 2 ranks)
Handle Animal +4 (0 Cha, 2 ranks, +2 AA)
Knowledge (Arcana) +9 (+4 Int, 5 ranks)
Knowledge (Geography) +9 (+4 Int, 5 ranks)
Knowledge (Nature) +9 (+4 Int, 5 ranks)
Ride +6 (+2 Dex, 2 ranks, +2 AA)
Spellcraft +11 (+4 Int, 5 ranks, +2 synergy)

Spellbook:
Level 0: All
Level 1: Color Spray, Identify, Jump, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Obscuring Mist, Ray of Enfeeblement, Shield, Shocking Grasp

Typical Spells Prepared:
Level 0: Ray of Frost (Domain), Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Detect Magic, Flare
Level 1: Obscuring Mist (Domain), Magic Missile, Shocking Grasp, Mage Armor

Animals:
Galliard, Hawk Familiar (100 gp)
Encraidd, Heavy Warhorse (400 gp)

Equipment:
Military Saddle (20 gp)
Bit and Bridle (2 gp)
Saddle Bags (4 gp)
Studded Leather Barding (100 gp)
Spell Component Pouch (5 gp)
Spellbook (15 gp)
Scroll of Identify (125 gp, bought)
Scrolls, Crafted: (total 50 gp, 4 xp, Level 1 caster)
Mage Armor, Shield, Jump, Color Spray
Potion of Cure Light Wounds x2 (100 gp)
Oil of Shillelagh x2 (100 gp)
Club
Light Crossbow (35 gp)
20 Crossbow Bolts (2 gp)
Bedroll (1 sp)
Winter Blanket (5 sp)
6 Scroll Cases (6 gp)
Ink and Inkpen (8 gp and 1 sp)
10 sheets parchment (2 gp)
Flint and Steel (1 gp)
Signal Whistle (8 sp)
Sunrod x5 (10 gp)
Thunderstone x2 (60 gp)
Traveler's Outfit

23 gp, 5 sp, 50 gp moonstone

Ciaran apCallain is one of the native Flan, hailing from Tenh. Trained for a nomadic existence by his tribe, he was ready to become a hunter on horseback. Then, his gift for magic surfaced. He was quickly banished from his tribe and deemed unlucky, for "a storm brewed inside him, and nothing good would follow," the tribe's wise woman proclaimed. As he left, the forces of Iuz overran his tribe.

Ciaran wandered for a time, despairing that he was cursed, and fearing what the "storm" meant. Nothing good came from the Flan studying magic, he was told. Over time during his travels, though, he witnessed good men perform bad deeds, and bad people perform acts of kindness. He decided that his own choices will bring about good or evil, and that it is not up to just the gods. With this philosophy, he was ready to study magic in earnest when he found himself in Hommlet. There, he worked as a stablehand as he practiced the arcane arts.

Ciaran is typical for the Flan, with black, curly hair, swarthy skin, and a compact body. He stands only about 5' 7" and weighs 150 lbs. He still dresses in the traditional fringed leathers of his homeland, and wears warpaint when he expects a significant battle during the day. He has adopted the Thunderbird as his totem, and prays to Beory for guidance.

 

[Rhun]

Hey IVV,

Thanks for the submission. I like the character. The slot is yours.

To give you a little background:

The group has only recently come to Hommlet to investigate the rumors of evil returning to the area. They went to explore the ruins of the nearby moathouse, and found it infested with bandits and other unsavory sorts. They've wiped most of the opponents out, but pulled back before engaging "The Master."

As the party's wizard was killed by an ogre's club, and their psion is going to remain in the village to conduct research (the character's player is MIA, though we hope he returns), Lord Burne has opted to send his apprentice (you) along with the group to provide magical aid.

I'll write this into the story-line, probably on Monday when I have better access...

 

[Rhun]

InVinoVeritis:

You're character is accepted, and you've been introduced in the IC thread. Please fee free to begin posting, and don't forget about adding your PC to the Rogue's Gallery.

Thanks!

Rogue's Gallery: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=162418
IC Thread: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=162677

 

[InVinoVeritas]

Thanks for letting me join the fun! The character's up.

 

[Rhun]

Thanks for letting me join the fun! The character's up.

Just an FYI, we are sort of in a slow-posting period right now. Strahd is gone until the 22nd or so, Voadam just got back, and Dichotomy and DogMoon haven't been posting a lot lately. Lord_Raven has had to take a hiatus from posting. Hopefully, we will be getting back to the action and such soon, though.

 

[Dog Moon]

Sorry. My internet access is kinda choppy atm. I'll try to find more time to post.

 

[Rhun]

Sorry. My internet access is kinda choppy atm. I'll try to find more time to post.

No problem, Dog Moon. Stuff happens!

 

[Rhun]

So, it looks like the reformed group will be:

Aeron, Cleric 2
Zirat, Paladin 1/Fighter 1
Sir Merrick, Aasimar Fighter 1
Deren, Rogue 1/Ranger 1
Ciaran apCallain, Storm Wizard 2

With the five of you, it looks like you've got all 4 roles filled (Fighter, Cleric, Wizard, Thief), being a little heavy on the melee side of things (which is good, cause you'll need it).

Jebediah and Thomas will retire to the village to conduct research while the rest of you continue your adventures. This will allow easy reintegration when/if LordRaven returns, and provide you with a trusted NPC to whom you can turn for information should the need arise.