The Perilous [OOC]

[UniversalMonster]

Awesome! Thanks Tonguez. You are in. This thread will soon become an OOC thread until it gets too long.

Thane: That would be fine. You could be a representative from overseas. The Grand Empire of Bezillium, ruled by the silver empress Cassandra XXI. Most characters will greet this knowledge with "who?"
Bezillium is recognized, however.


Horses are (of course) available.

Camels are 60-75 gp for the typical dromedary. It can be used for both riding or as a pack animal.

Desert Llamas are 50-60 gp, and can make pack animals, or even mounts (for small characters).

Riding Lizards are around 250-300 and can act as both mounts or pack animals. This priceis for a large lizard that can accomodate a pair of medium characters (or 4 small characters). Bigger ones would be available as well. I'll post stats.

Axebeaks (remember them?) are also commonly used as mounts. These are like giant ostriches, weighing in at about 400 pounds. 90-100 gp each, and are generally faster in speed to horses (65' move, x5 run instead of x4)

 

[Elocin]

Havoc Mage is also from the Miniatures Handbook and it is only a 5 level PRc and looking back at my character I can not get in to it until 7th level, need my +4 BAB.

 

[Scotley]

Okay the half-giant has a name (Belok Rustwater), a history and a lizard (I await the stats for it). Please look over the history and make sure it doesn't conflict with what you are planning. I get a little carried away sometimes when I start writing. I will be happy to edit as needed. Is there an in character or rogues gallery thread? I'm looking forward to playing.

Scotley

 

[Tonguez]

Axebeaks (remember them?) are also commonly used as mounts. These are like giant ostriches, weighing in at about 400 pounds. 90-100 gp each, and are generally faster in speed to horses (65' move, x5 run instead of x4)

eeeww yes I remember them! Can I use the wild cohort feat and get one

 

[UniversalMonster]

You don't need a wild cohort feat for one, they are just considered normal pack animals/mounts!

Ok, we have names for everyone. I will be starting soon.

 

[UniversalMonster]

The Regional Map of Windfall

A backwater area of the Vasthani Sultanate, Province of the Bezillium Empire.

(map attached)

Also,... Axebeaks!

Axebeak
Axebeak: CR 1; Large Animal ; HD 3d8+6 (Animal) ; hp 19; Init +2; Spd 60; AC:14 (Flatfooted:12 Touch:11); Atk +3 base melee, +3 base ranged; +3/-2 (1d8+2, Beak; 1d4+1, 2 Kicks); SQ: Low-light Vision (Ex); AL N; SV Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +0; STR 15, DEX 15, CON 15, INT 2, WIS 9, CHA 6.
Skills: Hide -2, Jump +6, Listen +5, Spot +5**
* Axebeaks get 5x movement when running instead of the normal 4x movement rate.
**Due to their keen eyesight, Axebeaks receive a +4 bonus to spot when in daylight.
Carrying Cap: Light: 198 lbs, Medium 399 lbs, Hvy 600 lbs.

An axebeak can fight while mounted but the rider cannot also attack unless she makes ride checks. Because of their build and leg strength, axebeaks have the carrying capacity of a quadruped.

And Giant Riding Lizards!
Giant Riding Lizard: CR 1; Large Animal ; HD 3d8+9 (Animal) ; hp 22; Init +0; Spd AC:15 (Flatfooted:15 Touch:9); Atk +3 base melee, +1 base ranged; +3/-2 (1d8+2, Bite; 1d6+1, Tail Slap); SQ: Low-light Vision (Ex); AL N; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +1; STR 15, DEX 10, CON 17, INT 2, WIS 10, CHA 6.
Skills: Climb +4, Listen +3, Spot +3.

Giant Riding Lizards can fight while mounted, but the rider cannot also attack unless he makes ride checks.

 

[Tonguez]

Well looky here - an Axebeak courtesy of the Creature Catalogue (art by Michael LoPresti)

 

[UniversalMonster]

Yeah! Although I imagined them more colorful maybe. I was thinking players could decide coloration themselves, but in general they were dull green, brown, gold, white or all black. Or some combination.

Okay. Kicking this off... go to the Playing the Game Forum and look for the thread titled 'The Perilous (Chapter I)'

You may end up coming right back here to discuss some things OOC.

 

[Lobo Lurker]

Hi Peter,

Who exactly is Thane working for/representing? Did you have anyone (or organization) in mind? Or do you want me to come up with that?

 

[Ghostknight]

Ah well, what do you know- I miss one weekend and I'm late! Fair enough, you did out daily into the posting speed!

Have fun!