Scarred Lands: Ask the Sage [New and Improved!]

[Death_Jester]

Question about Dagger using rogue prestigue class.

Hello Nightfall,


I have a halfling rogue that uses the Dagger exclusivly and am now looking for a good prestigue class that can exploit his suprise attack ability. Is there one in the books for the setting. I have looked though Rangers and Rogues and didn't see anything that struck me as good but I would like to get the word of an expert on the subject.

Thanks in advance.
Jester.

 

[Taelorn76]

Check out the link in my Sig. It is a list of PrCs compiled by Nightfall.

 

[JoeGKushner]

Ah, the good old knife fighter, one of my favorites.

Shelzar has a fighter based one.

Beyond Monks has one with a bit of a psycho feel to him.

Ultimate Prestige Classes 2 has that one and a new one.

Path of Shadow has a Legendary PrC, Jack o' Knives.

Complete Warrior by WotC has two, both 3-5 level ones I think.

Mercenaries, Born of Blood, has the Kurki fighter (odd dagger).

Master of Arms has a dagger specialist.

Hope that helps.

 

[Nightfall]

Check out the link in my Sig. It is a list of PrCs compiled by Nightfall.

At least the ones up to Blood Sea. I need to get that and I'll have that updated at least. But yes Shelzari Knife Fighter might be what you're looking for.

 

[Death_Jester]

Thanks Guys,


I will check out the Shelzari Knife Fighter as soon as possible. I don't know if any of the ones from outside the Scarredlands material will be OK with the GM as he seems kind of focused on keeping things "Cannon". But I will check out the other and see what they have to offer as well.

Peace.

 

[Harlock]

Wow, page three, Musn't have that...

So, does anyone remember my post from before about the ancestral weapon feats giving me an idea for epic level campaign? I was hoping for more feedback on that from folks that have the Asaatthi book as well as those versed in Epic Level campaigns. My basic premise is that the Magocracy of the Jewel out in the desert are pleased with the guardians. They limit exploration and keep out folks. Why? Because inside is an ancestral weapon. Not one of the minor ones, but a major one with some cool feats and demigod like power. Thing is, this katana refuses to be wielded by the current Asaatthis since they've fallen so far from grace. He considers the current plight of the Asaatthi an abomination. So, would such a weapon call to potential allies? Weak-minded Asaatthi or perhaps even, say High level adventurers to come in and wipe out most of the Asaatthi so the sword could take over what was left and shape them into his image of the past glory of the Asaatthi empire?

It seems there are many angles in a story like this. Should heroes engage in genocide? What happens if the Asaatthi DO grow into a powerful race lead by a "chosen" warrior wielding a katana of godly might? What if a player (BIG what if) were able to control the sword? What if the sword were able to control a PC and start to twist him or her. Surely a weapon of such power could be the basis for an Epic level campaign, but I am just not good with Epic Level play.

Please, share you thoughts, ideas, even more angles and hooks if you wish. All advice welcome.

 

[Taelorn76]

just giving this a much needed

 

[Nightfall]

Wow, page three, Musn't have that...

So, does anyone remember my post from before about the ancestral weapon feats giving me an idea for epic level campaign? I was hoping for more feedback on that from folks that have the Asaatthi book as well as those versed in Epic Level campaigns. My basic premise is that the Magocracy of the Jewel out in the desert are pleased with the guardians. They limit exploration and keep out folks. Why? Because inside is an ancestral weapon. Not one of the minor ones, but a major one with some cool feats and demigod like power. Thing is, this katana refuses to be wielded by the current Asaatthis since they've fallen so far from grace. He considers the current plight of the Asaatthi an abomination. So, would such a weapon call to potential allies? Weak-minded Asaatthi or perhaps even, say High level adventurers to come in and wipe out most of the Asaatthi so the sword could take over what was left and shape them into his image of the past glory of the Asaatthi empire?

It seems there are many angles in a story like this. Should heroes engage in genocide? What happens if the Asaatthi DO grow into a powerful race lead by a "chosen" warrior wielding a katana of godly might? What if a player (BIG what if) were able to control the sword? What if the sword were able to control a PC and start to twist him or her. Surely a weapon of such power could be the basis for an Epic level campaign, but I am just not good with Epic Level play.

Please, share you thoughts, ideas, even more angles and hooks if you wish. All advice welcome.

My only advice Harlock, is firstly the blade would possibly call to potential allies. Possibly even Yuan-ti or some other Mormo brood. Mostly because the sword expects aid. It might even get it. As for the heroes, it's their own decisions in my view. Controlling an Ite of any caliber is difficult, one that possess ascendancy and possibly having Korratok(sp) Ite abilities even more so. As for epic level play, understand that while it's not supported it can be done in the Scarred Lands. Mostly if you have both the Knights of the Admanintine Church and Dar Al Annot involved as both have significiant interests. Add to that Calastia and Hollowfaust, you got some major stuff going down. I can't say I can offer you much more. Just let it play out. Trust your gut. That's my best advice.

 

[Taelorn76]

Which area specific (ie. Hallowfaust, Mithril, or others) book would you recomend as a good place to start?

 

[Nightfall]

Well I do think that Shelzar is pretty well done. But Hollowfaust is by far the most flavorful of the lot.