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Jun 24, 2023 5:05 am
Some questions to ponder while you're working on your character.
What three events in your life prove you aren't like the herd?
Examples: Born in a mausoleum, Touched by an Ethos Lord as a child, My thirteenth birthday coincided with an eclipse
What motivates you most?
Examples: Revenge, Love, Greed
What makes you so special?
Examples: I rose from the dead after three days, I am the child of a greater being, I was born different (6 fingers in each hand, heterochromia, both physical genders)
Do you have existing family? If yes, what is your currently relationship with them?
Examples: Yes, No, I don't know/Thick as thieves, Estranged, Who gives a shit?
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? With who and how did it, or is it, going?
Examples: No, Yes, Fuck you!/[Insert name here], Great while it lasted, Hot and always conflicted, We've simply grown apart
What other question do you wish I had asked and what is your answer?
What three events in your life prove you aren't like the herd?
Examples: Born in a mausoleum, Touched by an Ethos Lord as a child, My thirteenth birthday coincided with an eclipse
What motivates you most?
Examples: Revenge, Love, Greed
What makes you so special?
Examples: I rose from the dead after three days, I am the child of a greater being, I was born different (6 fingers in each hand, heterochromia, both physical genders)
Do you have existing family? If yes, what is your currently relationship with them?
Examples: Yes, No, I don't know/Thick as thieves, Estranged, Who gives a shit?
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? With who and how did it, or is it, going?
Examples: No, Yes, Fuck you!/[Insert name here], Great while it lasted, Hot and always conflicted, We've simply grown apart
What other question do you wish I had asked and what is your answer?
Jun 26, 2023 3:59 pm
I stuck all of Natrix' dedication points into Neutrality. Feel free to move some of them around if you wish.
How is she getting +3 to all her saving throws? I see the Ring of Protection, but that only grants a +1.
The Staff of Power is considered a +2 weapon. What Combat entity is bound into it? With no points in either Law or Chaos, she could not have summoned and bound a demon or virtue into the item. She could, however, have won it through a contest of wills, using her WIS save vs that of the entity bound into it (with a -1 to the save, for not being able to summon/bind the type).
How is she getting +3 to all her saving throws? I see the Ring of Protection, but that only grants a +1.
The Staff of Power is considered a +2 weapon. What Combat entity is bound into it? With no points in either Law or Chaos, she could not have summoned and bound a demon or virtue into the item. She could, however, have won it through a contest of wills, using her WIS save vs that of the entity bound into it (with a -1 to the save, for not being able to summon/bind the type).
Jun 27, 2023 1:08 am
The Staff of Power grants +2 to AC, saving throws, and spell attack rolls.
It's down to one of these two as a Virtue...
Knowledge
Sage (STR, DEX, CON, CHA 3d6/INT, WIS 1d8+12)
Travel
Gatekeeper (STR, DEX 2d6+8/CON, INT, WIS, CHA 3d6)
Tell me more about these bound entities.
It's down to one of these two as a Virtue...
Knowledge
Sage (STR, DEX, CON, CHA 3d6/INT, WIS 1d8+12)
Travel
Gatekeeper (STR, DEX 2d6+8/CON, INT, WIS, CHA 3d6)
Tell me more about these bound entities.
Last edited June 27, 2023 1:11 am
Jun 27, 2023 7:47 am
Hmmm?
My source material must be flawed. It didn't show the AC and saves bonuses to the staff.
I have added more material to the virtues and demons listings to give you a better idea of them.
My source material must be flawed. It didn't show the AC and saves bonuses to the staff.
I have added more material to the virtues and demons listings to give you a better idea of them.
Jun 27, 2023 4:39 pm
Cool. Definitely going with the Gatekeeper.
Travel
These beings exist solely to facilitate getting from one location to another, usually by the swiftest route possible. Demons of Travel can open gates through other planes, transport themselves and others by land, sea or air. They can also teleport straight from one place to another almost instantaneously. In their normal form Demons of Travel are invisible and immaterial, but they may be bound into physical objects or called forth into a particular shape by the summoner.The 5E Staff of Power definitely has all that fun stuff.
Travel
[ +- ] Gatekeeper (STR, DEX 2d6+8/CON, INT, WIS, CHA 3d6)
These beings exist solely to facilitate getting from one location to another, usually by the swiftest route possible. Demons of Travel can open gates through other planes, transport themselves and others by land, sea or air. They can also teleport straight from one place to another almost instantaneously. In their normal form Demons of Travel are invisible and immaterial, but they may be bound into physical objects or called forth into a particular shape by the summoner.
Last edited June 28, 2023 2:32 am
Jun 28, 2023 2:16 am
What three events in your life prove you aren't like the herd?
1) Her rare mix of mental and physical agility led to her training as an arcane spy and spell thief.
2) Natrix turned her back on the Yuan-Ti to embrace the path of Neutrality.
3) When the serpentfolk abomination who trained her was on the brink of a dangerous extradimensional summoning, Natrix not only stopped him but killed him and kept his powerful staff as a trophy.
What motivates you most?
Exploration, Curiosity
What makes you so special?
Natrix was the first of her clutch to hatch, and she hid from her siblings as they killed each other. Once the weakened victor emerged, Natrix killed her in turn.
Do you have existing family? If yes, what is your currently relationship with them?
[See above.]
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? With who and how did it, or is it, going?
1) Yuan-Ti halfblood psion Di'Nastassa was a girlfriend with benefits before Natrix rebelled. Had she remained loyal, who knows what might have developed. In quiet moments, Natrix misses her.
2) Yuan-Ti pureblood hexblade Dmetrio was sent to kill Natrix after she rebelled but they found fighting between the sheets far more satisfying than battling to the death. They still meet once in a blue moon, and he's always up for more combat training.
What other question do you wish I had asked and what is your answer?
You should have asked me how I feel about you having the power to get all this personal information out of me. My answer is that I poisoned your drink when you weren't looking. All power has limits. Thanks for your time.
1) Her rare mix of mental and physical agility led to her training as an arcane spy and spell thief.
2) Natrix turned her back on the Yuan-Ti to embrace the path of Neutrality.
3) When the serpentfolk abomination who trained her was on the brink of a dangerous extradimensional summoning, Natrix not only stopped him but killed him and kept his powerful staff as a trophy.
What motivates you most?
Exploration, Curiosity
What makes you so special?
Natrix was the first of her clutch to hatch, and she hid from her siblings as they killed each other. Once the weakened victor emerged, Natrix killed her in turn.
Do you have existing family? If yes, what is your currently relationship with them?
[See above.]
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? With who and how did it, or is it, going?
1) Yuan-Ti halfblood psion Di'Nastassa was a girlfriend with benefits before Natrix rebelled. Had she remained loyal, who knows what might have developed. In quiet moments, Natrix misses her.
2) Yuan-Ti pureblood hexblade Dmetrio was sent to kill Natrix after she rebelled but they found fighting between the sheets far more satisfying than battling to the death. They still meet once in a blue moon, and he's always up for more combat training.
What other question do you wish I had asked and what is your answer?
You should have asked me how I feel about you having the power to get all this personal information out of me. My answer is that I poisoned your drink when you weren't looking. All power has limits. Thanks for your time.
Last edited June 28, 2023 11:20 pm
Jun 28, 2023 9:48 pm
Poison? Don't you know GMs are immune to poison?
Here. I brought along someone for you to play with.
Alittlefriend
Here. I brought along someone for you to play with.
Alittlefriend
Jun 28, 2023 11:10 pm
What sort of phantasmagoria is this?! :P
Also...
Also...
[ +- ] Di'Nastassa
[ +- ] Dmetrio
Last edited June 28, 2023 11:20 pm
Jun 29, 2023 7:42 am
Really nice pics!
Are these companions?
Also, Trix' staff of power is a +2 item and is thus a demon or virtue of combat. You need to switch out 3 pts to either Chaos or Law to have summoned and bound it.
Demons/Virtues bound into items, such as weapons and armor, don't need to be built using the sidekick rules.
This is pretty much all the info we need on them.
Demon Weapon (STR, DEX, CON 2d6+6/INT, WIS, CHA 3d6)
Example:
Name
Demon Weapon of Combat
Weapon Type: Staff of Power +2
Demon special abilities (if it qualifies for any)
STR 10, DEX 10, CON 10, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 10
Are these companions?
Also, Trix' staff of power is a +2 item and is thus a demon or virtue of combat. You need to switch out 3 pts to either Chaos or Law to have summoned and bound it.
Demons/Virtues bound into items, such as weapons and armor, don't need to be built using the sidekick rules.
This is pretty much all the info we need on them.
Demon Weapon (STR, DEX, CON 2d6+6/INT, WIS, CHA 3d6)
Example:
Name
Demon Weapon of Combat
Weapon Type: Staff of Power +2
Demon special abilities (if it qualifies for any)
STR 10, DEX 10, CON 10, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 10
Jun 29, 2023 3:24 pm
Those are pics of the love interests.
I was hoping to use the Staff for utility, not combat. She's definitely a distance attacker, not the whack em with a stick type.
I was hoping to use the Staff for utility, not combat. She's definitely a distance attacker, not the whack em with a stick type.
Jun 29, 2023 4:16 pm
Alright. I'll give you the option of the staff not having a bonus +2 to hit and damage or be a bound entity. Your choice.
Will these love interests be with Trix when she arrives at the meeting point?
Will these love interests be with Trix when she arrives at the meeting point?
Jun 29, 2023 4:42 pm
No love interests tagging along. You asked about lovers so I added pics to their descriptions. Info for the DM to use as DMs are wont to do. :P
I'll forgo the to hit and damage bonuses, and go with a bound entity. I still like the Gatekeeper concept; it fits well with her being a spell thief-type.
I'll forgo the to hit and damage bonuses, and go with a bound entity. I still like the Gatekeeper concept; it fits well with her being a spell thief-type.
Jun 29, 2023 5:06 pm
Okay.
So, let's make the item a +1 Lesser Staff of Power bound with a demon of travel (Gatekeeper). It will take up one demon slot and an attunement. That will also shift 3 pts into Chaos from those 10 in Neutrality.
So, let's make the item a +1 Lesser Staff of Power bound with a demon of travel (Gatekeeper). It will take up one demon slot and an attunement. That will also shift 3 pts into Chaos from those 10 in Neutrality.
Jul 3, 2023 8:52 pm
@annex,
Setting up your opening scene. This will begin in media res, and will then pan away to a flashback, before the opening scene concludes and the story develops from there. With the conclusion of all the opening scenes, I will post them as a montage in the main forum so everyone can see the development of the story.
Please, either choose or roll a number between 1 and 3 (1d3)
Then, make three skill checks: Arcana, History, and Religion all at (DC 15). Add the points together of failure or success on each.
Roll Initiative
Roll a random 1d6
Setting up your opening scene. This will begin in media res, and will then pan away to a flashback, before the opening scene concludes and the story develops from there. With the conclusion of all the opening scenes, I will post them as a montage in the main forum so everyone can see the development of the story.
Please, either choose or roll a number between 1 and 3 (1d3)
Then, make three skill checks: Arcana, History, and Religion all at (DC 15). Add the points together of failure or success on each.
Roll Initiative
Roll a random 1d6
Jul 4, 2023 10:23 pm
Since the Staff of Power got a slight depowering, Natrix has one less for her saves and AC.
OOC:
Reliable Talent makes that History result 19.Last edited July 4, 2023 11:07 pm
Rolls
Pick a number... - (1d3)
(3) = 3
Arcana - (1d20+13)
(14) + 13 = 27
History - (1d20+9)
(9) + 9 = 18
Religion - (1d20+5)
(2) + 5 = 7
Init to win it! - (1d20+3)
(15) + 3 = 18
Pick another number... - (1d6)
(5) = 5
Nov 7, 2023 7:38 am
@annex,
Okay. So, where do you want to start?
BTW, you can level up Natrix to 12th level. I NPCed her through a fight which she won and everyone went up a level right after.
Okay. So, where do you want to start?
BTW, you can level up Natrix to 12th level. I NPCed her through a fight which she won and everyone went up a level right after.
Nov 7, 2023 4:57 pm
Maybe a thread to soft-reintroduce her first, especially since this will be my first time really interacting with the group.
Nov 7, 2023 10:08 pm
I'll work on getting a thread up for you asap. I will add in Killian, as both of them are puttering around somewhere in the palace after their afternoon of combat assessments. Most of the Champions are out and about in the city for the evening.
Nov 26, 2023 7:46 pm
@annex,
I don't have a problem if Natrix wants to bring along one or both of her companions to T'Lorn. We'd have to say they were sleeping when everyone else appeared at breakfast. Currently, all PCs Gatekeeper demons are unable to function through the arcane barrier that surrounds the deminplane, but still would work to teleport around within the city.
I don't have a problem if Natrix wants to bring along one or both of her companions to T'Lorn. We'd have to say they were sleeping when everyone else appeared at breakfast. Currently, all PCs Gatekeeper demons are unable to function through the arcane barrier that surrounds the deminplane, but still would work to teleport around within the city.
Jan 2, 2024 8:44 pm
Natrix's Dream Gift Spell:
Thousand Darts
3rd-level evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (120-foot line)
Components: V, S, M (a set of mithral darts worth 25 gp)
Duration: Instantaneous
You launch thousands of needle-like darts in a 5-footâwide line that is 120 feet long. Each creature in the line takes 6d6 piercing damage, or half as much damage if it makes a successful Dexterity saving throw. The first creature struck by the darts makes the saving throw with disadvantage.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd
Thousand Darts
3rd-level evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (120-foot line)
Components: V, S, M (a set of mithral darts worth 25 gp)
Duration: Instantaneous
You launch thousands of needle-like darts in a 5-footâwide line that is 120 feet long. Each creature in the line takes 6d6 piercing damage, or half as much damage if it makes a successful Dexterity saving throw. The first creature struck by the darts makes the saving throw with disadvantage.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd
Jan 14, 2024 3:08 am
Ooooh! Shiny spell!
The holidays were rougher than I thought. I'm back now and will catch up tomorrow, posting on Monday.
The holidays were rougher than I thought. I'm back now and will catch up tomorrow, posting on Monday.
Last edited January 14, 2024 3:09 am