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Aug 29, 2016 2:34 am
Thanks for clarifying, naatkinson. I was just responding with something towards being a cleric.
Aug 29, 2016 5:38 am
Thanks, guys! I already chose the Fire and Evil blessings. So yeah, a little but of extra oomph. Can you have two blessings active simultaneously?
Aug 29, 2016 12:19 pm
The way they read, I don't see a problem with it. You just have to spend two rounds getting them both activated.
Aug 29, 2016 3:38 pm
Do I get additional languages? Also can I hold off on picking the rest of my spells or do they need to be determined before we start? And final question- are all of my cantrips and spells considered prepared or do I need to select another list from that list?
Aug 29, 2016 3:45 pm
Additional Languages: Elves with a high Intelligence score can pick a number of languages equal to their Int modifier from the following list: Celestial, Draconic, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Orc, and Sylvan. I'll also allow you to choose Infernal or Abyssal, if you so desire.

Spells: You need to have some spells picked out. You guys start out in prison, so technically you don't have your spellbook...however, you do start out with a full complement of spells "prepared" and held ready in your mind...all you need are your hands free and whatever material components the spells require.

Just pick out whatever spells you would normally see this wizard preparing for the day before he was arrested, tried, and sent to prison.

And that goes for any other casters in the group. You start out with your full complement of prepared spells, having been arrested the day before.
Aug 29, 2016 4:28 pm
Changed my mind, playing a dwarf instead of a human.

Here's what I've got so far: WIP: Dwarven Warpriest of Asmodeus

I would like to eventually wield a Dwarven Longhammer (two-handed; 2d6; crit×3; B; reach; 20 lbs; 70gp). For the purpose of the Sacred Weapon and the granted feat Weapon Focus do I have to specify "dwarven longhammer", or does "warhammer" cover it?

I'm interested in the Beacon of Faith trait from the traits list you linked to. The way it's worded, it's meant for a cleric. Does it work for my Blessings?
Last edited August 29, 2016 4:37 pm
Aug 29, 2016 4:32 pm
As far as Beacon of Faith goes, you can take it, but it really wouldn't do you any good at all until 10th level. That's when the Blessings you have get powers that scale with level.

And there is a difference in a Warhammer and a Dwarven Longhammer, so I'm gonna say you have to specify it.

EDIT: Also, Jabes, it gave me a "Character Not Found" error when I clicked your link, bro.
Aug 29, 2016 4:33 pm
Got my background fleshed out:
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Alyndra grew up the spoiled child of Kelendris Terathiel, a noble of no small repute. She spent her first two decades of life getting everything she wanted. A rival of her father, jealous of his wealth and influence, plotted against him and planted false evidence that got him branded as a follower of Asmodeus. Due to this, he was publicly executed, which poor Alyndra had to watch. Seeing her father killed before her eyes broke something in her.

Other nobles, awed by her beauty and knowing that she had no home, offered her homes and marriages, all of which she refused. She would not accept charity from those who supported a system that would kill someone as kind and loving as her father. She spent the next few years wandering the streets, numb, stealing to eat and sleeping in alleys.

Eventually she found purpose: revenge.

She decided that she wouldn't rely on others anymore, and she wouldn't be helpless, either. She decided to get stronger, and then she would find her revenge. She took on a new name, ______, and disguised herself as a visiting noble's daughter. She met with her father's rival's son "by chance" and soon he was madly in love with her. They married soon after, and for a short time, she was the light of the household: beautiful, elegant, charming.

Once she was sure they were all fully in her hand, she struck. She barred all of the doors from the outside and lit their country home on fire while they were inside. She watched, satisfied, as they burned inside the home. Her wit, resourcefulness, and ruthlessness drew the attention of Asmodeus' agents, who offered her power. Thinking it perfect irony that she become one of those that her father was accused of being, she joined them.

They trained her in swordsmanship and magic, things that she took to very quickly. She grew quickly in power under the tutelage of her Dark Lord's agents. She spent a long time studying magic, and having prepared a ritual that would allow a demonic entity to enter the world and grant her great power. Before she could complete the ritual, a witch hunter by the name of Sir Balin of Karfeld found her and threw her into prison.
Aug 29, 2016 4:36 pm
I like it...and it gives me a way to tie things in nicely.
Aug 29, 2016 4:42 pm
irvanovich says:
As far as Beacon of Faith goes, you can take it, but it really wouldn't do you any good at all until 10th level. That's when the Blessings you have get powers that scale with level.

And there is a difference in a Warhammer and a Dwarven Longhammer, so I'm gonna say you have to specify it.

EDIT: Also, Jabes, it gave me a "Character Not Found" error when I clicked your link, bro.
1. Ok, might pick a different trait.

2. Got it. Will specify dwarven longhammer.

3. Oops, sorry, forgot to add it to the Library. Fixed.

Thanks!
Aug 29, 2016 4:42 pm
Remember Jabes, Irvan did say we'd get a chance to retrain our feats later on, so you should be able to switch your Weapon Focus over eventually!
Aug 29, 2016 4:48 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
irvanovich says:
As far as Beacon of Faith goes, you can take it, but it really wouldn't do you any good at all until 10th level. That's when the Blessings you have get powers that scale with level.

And there is a difference in a Warhammer and a Dwarven Longhammer, so I'm gonna say you have to specify it.

EDIT: Also, Jabes, it gave me a "Character Not Found" error when I clicked your link, bro.
1. Ok, might pick a different trait.

2. Got it. Will specify dwarven longhammer.

3. Oops, sorry, forgot to add it to the Library. Fixed.

Thanks!
Looks good. Pick your spells to start with, and submit him to the game when you're ready.
Aug 29, 2016 5:09 pm
I've gone ahead and approved everyone's sheets for the game...most of what's missing will be taken care of in game, so I'm not worried about that.

Once everyone's posted an introduction and all that fun stuff, I'll get the ball rolling on the first act. Please, don't feel rushed. I'm ready whenever everyone else is. :)

...I think...
Aug 29, 2016 7:04 pm
After doing her backstory, I have changed her stat allocation (lower Con, higher Cha, didn't think 13 Cha was good enough to pull off that deception), which kind of hurt my soul.

I also re-allocated her skills to grant her more social skills :)
Aug 29, 2016 7:14 pm
Hmm. Might need to rethink my character concept a bit.
Aug 29, 2016 7:18 pm
Would I want to speak Infernal or Abyssal if I want to be more in line with my Asmodean-follower theme?

And would it be reasonable to pick Dwarven as a language, considering it's one of the official languages of the kingdom?
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Aug 29, 2016 7:20 pm
1.) Infernal is the language of devils (like Asmodeus). Abyssal is the language of demons.

2.) No. Not at all. I refuse to allow you to pick the country's official language, even though she has lived there her entire life. :P
Aug 29, 2016 7:23 pm
irvanovich says:
1.) Infernal is the language of devils (like Asmodeus). Abyssal is the language of demons.

2.) No. Not at all. I refuse to allow you to pick the country's official language, even though she has lived there her entire life. :P
1. Awesome, that's what I thought

2. Damn :( guess I'll have to go behind your back and do it anyway lol
Aug 29, 2016 8:57 pm
Considering taking a drawback, either Occult Bargain (really fits my backstory), or Power-Hungry (also fits well)
Aug 29, 2016 9:11 pm
I'm most likely going with Cruelty as my drawback.
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