Scarred Lands: Ask the Sage

[Harlock]

Regarding Hornsaw Unicorns, I know Skyhana will summon them occasionally to fight for her.

Regarding limiting teleport, Nightfall, do you limit the use of Skyhana Clerics using the Rainbow Pathways? I am asking for purely selfish reasons at this point.

 

[Frost]

Not sure I myself know. They are enigma. What I am certain is each claims to be the voice and mouthpiece for their god. Thus there is a God king for Chardun, Madriel, Vangal, Tanil, Corean, Belsameth, Enkili, Hedrada etc. I don't believe we'll know for certain until probably the SLCS: Asherak comes our way

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Uh.. don't the Heralds of the Gods already serve this purpose?

 

[Nightfall]

Regarding Hornsaw Unicorns, I know Skyhana will summon them occasionally to fight for her.

Regarding limiting teleport, Nightfall, do you limit the use of Skyhana Clerics using the Rainbow Pathways? I am asking for purely selfish reasons at this point.

Not really since I give more leeway to divine magics to able transverse such arcane stuff. Thus those things of the outer planes and are of divine in nature can safely teleport. So no don't worry, if it's a divine teleportation spell its probably got a better chance of working.

Rue,

You know something I don't about these paladins of Madriel or did I miss something? But thanks for adding that paladins of Corean CAN multi-class with cleric freely. I would say the same for the others but I'd prefer not to say that out loud due to wanting to see if PG: Monks and Paladinss bears this out for me.

Frost,

Yes well as I said it's purely speculation on my part. But my understanding is they must have some divinely inspired abilities to help in their rule and are probably close to the gods some how. That last part about them speaking for the gods might just be their progranda and the actual truth is they just are clerics with overwheening sense of pride in their abilities.

 

[Believer]

Bronze Hills, any information on them? (Couldn't find it in the Campaign Setting, but it's on the map)

There was also another question, but I can't remember it right now.

 

[Nightfall]

Bronze Hills, any information on them? (Couldn't find it in the Campaign Setting, but it's on the map)

There was also another question, but I can't remember it right now.

Sorry I don't read minds so you'll have to post for your next question.

But regarding the Bronze Hills check out the entry for Fangsfall. That will give you something about it. I believe it's in the geography section.

 

[Nightfall]

So we start off the new year with any new SL questions?

Maybe like what's your favorite Primal feat?

 

[uzagi_akimbo]

uz,

If you want to make it higher, that's fine. But I imagine the guy wanted to do 1d8+1/per level to max of +10 to the 1d8. But that's just me. I do think the upper limit of seven missile every two levels is better than magic missiles WITHOUT ruining the other effects.

I won't comment on playtesting since that's not my field of expertise NOT do I wish to second guess anyone in the S&SS staff on this matter. Now if you want to hear my complaints about Penumbral Lord, different story.

Hmmm, 1D8 +1/level on a second level with a less than thrilling mode of delivery ( ranged attack vs ranged touch attack, 2 round action to cast spell and deliver it ). I always envisioned "Shocking Missile" as a primitive and non-blast area fireball (much like Scorching Ray which crept back in in V3.5 ), but who knows the myriad ways of the game designers' minds ? Might do for rangers who have little alternatives and are good with bows, but I guess any other character would pass on it with a upper limit of 5D8+5 at 9th level (27 points average), it would be on par with Aganzzar's Scorcher (from Forgotten Realms ; 5D8 at 9th level, but 5' wide path, hence more possible targets) and about even with Scorching Ray (8D6 at 9th, 28 points, but that one gets enhanced another 4D6 at 11th) which is faster to cast and deliver (1 round) and needs only ranged touch atttacks ( compared to ranged attack).

But - as for actually picking Stone Bolt (nerfed) over Magic Missile ? Nawh, Force-based, ( = non-elemental), unmissing Missile vs. the chance of 2 extra missiles at level 11 and 13 upwards ? Not really a question of efficency - the only explanation for choosing this would be some severe role-playing 'schtick' - or creating a high level character from scratch. A munchkin would scream in pain - and a player missing with several ranged touch attacks at a critical moment in battle might catch some angry remarks)

I rather like characters casting with a certain style and flavour - so I really don't want rules blocking the options for the players with inefficency.

Penumbral Lords ????????? please, do not mention them, I am still recovering from their "sourcebook" ................................................

uzagi

 

[uzagi_akimbo]

Another question

Some Totem Warrior (PG-Fighters and Barbarians) questions :

Any Totem Feats to be found anywhere besides the "PG- Fighters + Barbarians"and the `"Termana "setting book ?

And is there any information on the hybrid forms while level 10 in Totem warrior is still being a long way off for my players, but I would like to have that stuff handy if they ask, and might use it with NPCs too ? Bears, wolves etc I might simply use modified lycanthropy stats, but what about owls, ravens, wind ? I mean what is the hybrid form of a Totem Warrior who has chosen Wind, Trees and Fire ?


Oh, and any hard information about that demi-god of Necromancy mentioned in this thread ? Is he a new god or some aspect of Nemorga ? And in what resource is he mentioned ?

thanks again

Uzagi

 

[HonJull]

I have a question, how on earth do you keep this all in your head? I started a game about 8 months ago, (First time DMing too) and I just can't keep all these things memorized.

 

[Nightfall]

Hmmm, 1D8 +1/level on a second level with a less than thrilling mode of delivery ( ranged attack vs ranged touch attack, 2 round action to cast spell and deliver it ). I always envisioned "Shocking Missile" as a primitive and non-blast area fireball (much like Scorching Ray which crept back in in V3.5 ), but who knows the myriad ways of the game designers' minds ? Might do for rangers who have little alternatives and are good with bows, but I guess any other character would pass on it with a upper limit of 5D8+5 at 9th level (27 points average), it would be on par with Aganzzar's Scorcher (from Forgotten Realms ; 5D8 at 9th level, but 5' wide path, hence more possible targets) and about even with Scorching Ray (8D6 at 9th, 28 points, but that one gets enhanced another 4D6 at 11th) which is faster to cast and deliver (1 round) and needs only ranged touch atttacks ( compared to ranged attack).

True but if you cast it BEFORE you go into combat it's nearly as effective as having shock enhancement on your ammunition. Plus the fact you can imbue a LOT of arrows over a short period, especially when you are sure you will be attacked soon. Again though it's your choice. I personally think the fix is fine for me. (This one that is.)

But - as for actually picking Stone Bolt (nerfed) over Magic Missile ? Nawh, Force-based, ( = non-elemental), unmissing Missile vs. the chance of 2 extra missiles at level 11 and 13 upwards ? Not really a question of efficency - the only explanation for choosing this would be some severe role-playing 'schtick' - or creating a high level character from scratch. A munchkin would scream in pain - and a player missing with several ranged touch attacks at a critical moment in battle might catch some angry remarks)

True but the stunning effect is by far better than just plain bolts of force. Just stating that not trying to start an argument.

I rather like characters casting with a certain style and flavour - so I really don't want rules blocking the options for the players with inefficency.

Well I can say then you'll probably like Beetle Swarm. I know I do.

Penumbral Lords ????????? please, do not mention them, I am still recovering from their "sourcebook" ................................................

uzagi

Yeah I know how you feel. That was a complete downer for me.

Some Totem Warrior (PG-Fighters and Barbarians) questions :

Any Totem Feats to be found anywhere besides the "PG- Fighters + Barbarians"and the `"Termana "setting book ?

Yep, Player's Guide to Clerics and Druids has a few more. I don't know about Secrets of the Assathi, but I do know that one has some others along with two new Totem changing type deals.

And is there any information on the hybrid forms while level 10 in Totem warrior is still being a long way off for my players, but I would like to have that stuff handy if they ask, and might use it with NPCs too ? Bears, wolves etc I might simply use modified lycanthropy stats, but what about owls, ravens, wind ? I mean what is the hybrid form of a Totem Warrior who has chosen Wind, Trees and Fire ?

Again I'd say look at PG: Clerics and Druids for the animals as it works well there. Totemic Shapeshifting has similiar trait to Totem Warrior, so you should be able to draw something from there.

As for Wind, Tree and Fire, I'd say increase natural armor by +5, Wind, grant them a +10 movement rate and ability to cast fly once per day, fire, +2 Con bonus, and ability to cast pyrotechnics once per day. He's not an elemental if that's what you're asking.

Oh, and any hard information about that demi-god of Necromancy mentioned in this thread ? Is he a new god or some aspect of Nemorga ? And in what resource is he mentioned ?

thanks again

Uzagi

Otossal the Bone maker is mentioned in the Divine and the Defeated. Page 144. I honestly don't know IF he's a new god or not. Certainly some believe he's a darker aspect of Nemorga. The only hard info mentioned is that, I believe Hornsaw make mention of him, and also CC3 plus I believe SLCS: Termana. What I believe is something a little different. Otossal is a cover for another power. That power being the Demon Prince Orcus who is trying to keep a low profile cause he fears the other gods and how jealously they guard their worshippers. Thus Otossal is a way of not quite associating himself with any cults he might be spreading. Indeed some believe the Ghoul Lord to be his avatar (not Orcus' but Otossal), so it's possible that Orcus has infused this guy with some of his power to give the Ghoul King, and thus Orcus, a small region of worship. Just an idea you understand.

HonJull][/size]
I have a question, how on earth do you keep this all in your head? I started a game about 8 months ago, (First time DMing too) and I just can't keep all these things memorized.

Well it takes practice but I also have a very good memory. I remember stuff from books I've read like 5-10 years ago. (Sometimes!). It's not quite a photographic memory, but I usually know where I read something and what it was about. Usually.