Whirtlestaffs Wizards Academy-Recruiting Now Complete, 7:06am 05/07/08

[Scott DeWar]

Remember... we are going to share spells

so how are we going to coordinate that?

Edit: i had to leave on a service call, but i was wondering if there is a charater posting thread? be back in a while.

 

[Leif]

Actually... just for easy reference it's right here in a WotC excerpt. It's about 1/2 to 3/4 down the page.
As a side note it is interesting that you can start the Master Specialist PrC at 4th level without any difficulty at all. I think that it's one of those very rare and few intended as such though since it's really not an overpowered PrC and adds a lot more flavor to specialists. *shrug*
Added some background fluff, personality, and description to Mikkanna as well as character development info. What level are you interested in running this to? Just curious.

Ok, "I see," said the visually impaired man. Actually, I do like Precocious Apprentice, and I think that's a very good feat. HOWEVER, that limited 2nd level casting ability is NOT sufficient to meet the prerequisites of a PrC that requires second level casting ability. (It's good, but not prestigious enough to qualify for a prestige class! hehe)

What level am I INTERESTED in running this game? Well, let's face it: things won't get terribly interesting until about 8th or 9th level. Ideally, we can keep it going until I am just FORCED to go buy the Epic Level Handbook! (yeah, right! ) Honestly, I want to get from 2nd to about 7th level so fast that we'll be setting land speed records right and left. That is so that we can get up to the fun part quickly, and really have some cool stuf to do. Also, as additional benefits, this will not only make all the characters more survivable, but it will allow most, if not all, players to make a firm beginning in their chosen PrCs, and, thus, we should, hopefully, have a very stable party. Does that even come close to answering your questions?

 

[Leif]

Well, to be fair I'm only going to qualify a level early - Master Specialist is designed to take 3 levels to qualify for, I'd make it in 2 instead.
If you do decide to nix that, would it at least allow qualification for feats (like having a reserve feat early)?

Ok, sorry, let's do nix that idea. About the feats, well, specifically what were you thinking of? I am inclined to approach that on a case by case basis, so, to prevent future disappointment and DM death wishes, please tell me specifically have in mind?

 

[Leif]

As the general orientation of my character will be defensive/protective magic it should not be that big of a stretch to add a few summoning spells in as well. In fact it makes a lot of sense to add summoning to his list as part of a good defense is being able to banish and or deal with summoned/conjured foes.

Not to even mention the fact that earth elementals could be summoned to erect a hasty fortification!!

 

[Leif]

Rogue's Gallery Thread coming soon to an enWorld near you

so how are we going to coordinate that?
Edit: i had to leave on a service call, but i was wondering if there is a charater posting thread? be back in a while.

I've set, I believe, a deadline of 12/19-21/07 for myself to accept characters and finalize the party. Hey, Squishy Deadlines are still deadlines, dang it! Expect the Rouge's Gallery to be up and running sometime about then, if not a little before then, maybe. Can I possibly be more indefinite?

But until that happens, you can talk freely about it in this thread, email each other, or even send psychic messages.

 

[Leif]

Alignment

I relent somewhat on my former prohibition of lawful alignments. But, see, I'm kinda going for a "Harry Potter meets Animal House" kind of a feel for The Academy. So if you must be lawful, will you at least have a sense of humor about it?? Or maybe make it "mischievous lawful"?

 

[Scotley]

You are correct that an Elf is in the offing. I don't know if my character is the one you had in mind or not.

Concept--A character of martial bent with a bow and sword as well as a wand. 15's in physical scores strong, tough and fairly quick with a 17 int, but only 11's in wis and cha. I'm thinking he'll be fond of buff spells. I'm not sure what specialty yet, or he might stay a generalist.

History--He comes from a well to do family on the edge of the wild where they value martial prowess. Unfortunately, there is a stain on the family honor. I've not worked out all the details yet, but his father, a wizard, did something to offend the other elven wizards and my poor character was unable to secure a place at any proper Elven academy. He was forced to stoop to a regular school rather than a proper Elven one. His own father taught him some, but is too busy with his own problems to provide proper training to his child. He has suffered considerable teasing from his fellow elven youths for his family's sins and for attending his current school. Some of his martial ability can be attributed to the frequency with which he's been in fights. His only ordinary cha and wis likely contribute to his conflicts with other elves. Anyway, he is a bit of an outcast among his own people and likely looking for a group of friends to act as a surrogate family.

More to come.

 

[Leif]

Yes, Scotley, you were the "Elf in Question."

Interesting, interesting. Hmmmm, got a bit of a chip on his shoulder, does he? If he peddles that "this is a Second Rate Wizards Academy" nonsense around campus more than once, he will not only find himself pelted with rocks and garbage by the other students, but he will likely find himself sprouting jackass ears and a tail! FYI, some very pre-eminent elven wizards are on the faculty here. This character definitely sounds like a gray elf, "elfier-than-thou" kind of a guy. Better give him that 17 con and put the 15 on int, 'cause he's gonna need the hit points!! (j/k, may-y-ybe ) [This is just the sort of gray elf type that I was thinking of when I came up with Eremor the Eternal to be the deity-granddaddy of Barcarus and Meda in the Lauralie Summerhome game.]

We also talked about some elves tending more toward Sorcerer than Wizard, but I think those were Sylvan/Wood-type elves, weren't they? IMHO, those elves would kinda think of wizards in general as being MR, or worse. (For the thankfully uninitiated, MR=Mentally Retarded.) (BOOKS? WE DON'T NEED NO STEENKING BOOKS!) But, of course, high elves and gray elves are much too sofistikated and swayve for that, aren't they?

 

[FreeXenon]

Durgeon Firebelly

This sounds like fun. My stats are nothing to write home about and they barely meet the requisites:

I am picturing a Dwarven Wizard who is pretty much average for a dwarf with the exception or being very, very bright. He is surly and not light of attitude. I have a feeling other characters will be much better equipped over all with stats. I imagine him as being able to attend the school by scholarship of the mere good will of a teacher or benefactor.

STR 12
DEX 10
CON 19 (17 +2)
INT 17
WIS 10
CHA 7 (9 -2)

Nothing special here. He enjoys the challenge and rigor of the school, but feels that many do not appreciate or take for granted the skill and ability to manipulate the weave. Many students are too flighty or have it way to easy due to being rich or being very talented in the art.

I will most likely go Wizard and level of Fighter going for Spellsword later on.

 

[Leif]

This sounds like fun. My stats are nothing to write home about and they barely meet the requisites: I am picturing a Dwarven Wizard who is pretty much average for a dwarf with the exception or being very, very bright. He is surly and not light of attitude. I have a feeling other characters will be much better equipped over all with stats. I imagine him as being able to attend the school by scholarship of the mere good will of a teacher or benefactor.
STR 12
DEX 10
CON 19 (17 +2)
INT 17
WIS 10
CHA 7 (9 -2)
Nothing special here. He enjoys the challenge and rigor of the school, but feels that many do not appreciate or take for granted the skill and ability to manipulate the weave. Many students are too flighty or have it way to easy due to being rich or being very talented in the art.
I will most likely go Wizard and level of Fighter going for Spellsword later on.

Nifty concept! Kinda adds new meaning to the word "grunt," eh? Like, "You wussy elves never had to WORK for a single thing in the Art. It was just all given to you on a silver platter, while we regular fellows had to work and slave to learn every quirk of the aether." I probably mixed a few metaphors and missed your gist, but is that kinda the general idea?