Feb 24, 2024 12:02 am
That’s Ray of Enfeeblement, as you mentioned in the Discord, KCC. In DCC, a pretty badass spell!
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Feb 24, 2024 12:14 am
Will Anora live to use Ray of Enfeeblement
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Feb 24, 2024 7:14 pm
Okay! Let's say that Tyravasiel-Llir has already cast the Patron Bond spell, and has secured The Three Fates as a patron. I imagine that this would be a subversive act among the elves, so he probably obtained and cast the spell in a clandestine way. Ty has no love for the Fates nor they for him, but he has occasionally taken advantage of their aid in order to change his luck and cheat some death or misfortune that was coming for him in his role as an elven barrister. The Fates surely have plans for him with which he would not agree. For a chaotic and free-spirited elf, this arrangement would be kind of like a deal with the devil.
Does that work?
Does that work?
Feb 26, 2024 4:19 am
So, Ciriaco, just to make sure we’re on the same page with Ty’s Patron…
At some point in the past, Ty cast the spell Patron Bond, and it resulted in…
The caster makes contact with their patron and successfully negotiates the terms of the compact. They learn the spell invoke patron as it relates to their patron but may only cast it once per week. Each time the caster casts invoke patron, they are indebted to their patron, who will call in the debt at some point. The caster’s patron marks him as its servant via an inconspicuous brand or symbol somewhere on the caster’s body.
So, in practical terms…
1. Ty learned Invoke Patron and can cast it once a week. Shall we say that refreshes at a certain time? Moonrise on th first day of the week kind of thing?
2. Ty has a 1% chance of encountering Patron Taint (look, I didn’t name it), when he casts Invoke Patron; each subsequent casting puts that percentage up by one — to 2%, 3%, 4%, etc. When it activates, a random Patron Taint effect will activate, and the percentage will reset to 1%.
3. If Ty wants a better connection with his Patron, he can re-cast the Patron Bond spell with The Three Fates. Takes a week, will cost some coin, etc.
Invoke Patron
You’ll need a 12 or better on the Spell Check, otherwise the spell will fail and there might be other repercussions. See page 144 for the deets.
THE THREE FATES
Beholden to neither god nor man, the Three Fates weave the collective destinies of the universe upon the loom of time. As wardens of order, they strive against the diabolic powers, wicked gods, and forces of the outer dark that seek to undo the work of creation. Their anathemas are fell magics and the chaos-born corruption these magics unleash; supplicants of the Three Fates must exercise great discipline lest they become the monsters they seek to vanquish. Those that align themselves with the Three Fates tend to one of two archetypes: either the wizened arch-paladin, marshaling white magic against the forces of chaos, or the fiercely paranoid witch-hunter, seeking—and often finding— corruption behind the illusive masks of the world.
Also, and regarding Spellburn (where you sacrifice ability points to power spells…):
While the universe can seem cold and uncaring, agents of the Fates understand that it is simply resolving toward a preordained destiny and that too much chaos threatens to tear the skein of creation. Thus spellburning in the name of the Three Fates most often manifests as an orderly rite, the caster petitioning the Fates for inner wisdom on the workings of the spheres. This, in turn, grants the caster’s spells extra potency. When a caster utilizes spellburn, roll 1d4 and consult the table below or build off the suggestions to create an event specific to your home campaign.
So — there’s a special Spellburn table we’ll roll on, basically.
There’s a lot more to this, including the Patron spells that can be learned, and exactly what invoking The Three Fates will do… but let’s explore that in play. :)
At some point in the past, Ty cast the spell Patron Bond, and it resulted in…
The caster makes contact with their patron and successfully negotiates the terms of the compact. They learn the spell invoke patron as it relates to their patron but may only cast it once per week. Each time the caster casts invoke patron, they are indebted to their patron, who will call in the debt at some point. The caster’s patron marks him as its servant via an inconspicuous brand or symbol somewhere on the caster’s body.
So, in practical terms…
1. Ty learned Invoke Patron and can cast it once a week. Shall we say that refreshes at a certain time? Moonrise on th first day of the week kind of thing?
2. Ty has a 1% chance of encountering Patron Taint (look, I didn’t name it), when he casts Invoke Patron; each subsequent casting puts that percentage up by one — to 2%, 3%, 4%, etc. When it activates, a random Patron Taint effect will activate, and the percentage will reset to 1%.
3. If Ty wants a better connection with his Patron, he can re-cast the Patron Bond spell with The Three Fates. Takes a week, will cost some coin, etc.
Invoke Patron
You’ll need a 12 or better on the Spell Check, otherwise the spell will fail and there might be other repercussions. See page 144 for the deets.
THE THREE FATES
Beholden to neither god nor man, the Three Fates weave the collective destinies of the universe upon the loom of time. As wardens of order, they strive against the diabolic powers, wicked gods, and forces of the outer dark that seek to undo the work of creation. Their anathemas are fell magics and the chaos-born corruption these magics unleash; supplicants of the Three Fates must exercise great discipline lest they become the monsters they seek to vanquish. Those that align themselves with the Three Fates tend to one of two archetypes: either the wizened arch-paladin, marshaling white magic against the forces of chaos, or the fiercely paranoid witch-hunter, seeking—and often finding— corruption behind the illusive masks of the world.
Also, and regarding Spellburn (where you sacrifice ability points to power spells…):
While the universe can seem cold and uncaring, agents of the Fates understand that it is simply resolving toward a preordained destiny and that too much chaos threatens to tear the skein of creation. Thus spellburning in the name of the Three Fates most often manifests as an orderly rite, the caster petitioning the Fates for inner wisdom on the workings of the spheres. This, in turn, grants the caster’s spells extra potency. When a caster utilizes spellburn, roll 1d4 and consult the table below or build off the suggestions to create an event specific to your home campaign.
So — there’s a special Spellburn table we’ll roll on, basically.
There’s a lot more to this, including the Patron spells that can be learned, and exactly what invoking The Three Fates will do… but let’s explore that in play. :)
Mar 15, 2025 4:37 pm
Picking up characters we've already met or referenced makes the most sense for new PCs, but I'm open to a variety of ideas, such as...
In terms of the pool to pull from, we have the Jarl and his gang (Ofenloch, Krieg, Orioc, Utherl, Haedrick, Clohn, Haelf), Morgan, Broegan, Dolsten, Lloré, Master Jenks and the thieves (Wee Tocs, Catkins, Oleen the Imp, Wolf (badly injured)), the two Brothers / Acolytes, and Ebbe the Apprentice. We've references others, including some guards and hunters.
Thoughts?
| ♦ | Len and KCC both create brand new first level adventurers we haven't met yet and we figure out to to bring them into the story. |
| ♦ | Len and KCC both pick people who have already been introduced and take 'em over as first level PCs. |
| ♦ | Len and KCC both pick people who have already been introduced and take 'em over as zero-level PCs. |
| ♦ | Len and KCC both brew up 2-4 zero-level PCs and this becomes a bit of a funnel for them. The character might be Hirotians we've already seen, and others might just have been off-camera until now. |
| ♦ | Other ideas, including Len and KCC choosing different approaches. Open to whatever! |
In terms of the pool to pull from, we have the Jarl and his gang (Ofenloch, Krieg, Orioc, Utherl, Haedrick, Clohn, Haelf), Morgan, Broegan, Dolsten, Lloré, Master Jenks and the thieves (Wee Tocs, Catkins, Oleen the Imp, Wolf (badly injured)), the two Brothers / Acolytes, and Ebbe the Apprentice. We've references others, including some guards and hunters.
Thoughts?
Mar 15, 2025 5:42 pm
I'll say no to funnels and level zero characters. Tempted to roll up a new character, but it feels pretty late in the story to make that satisfying.
Playing Catkins was the first thing that came to mind.
Playing Catkins was the first thing that came to mind.
Mar 15, 2025 6:34 pm
It would be easy enough to introduce a warrior / hunter / guard we haven't seen yet. I bet we could make it work, but I will also tell you I think Catkins would be a PERFECT fit. :)
Mar 18, 2025 6:11 am
Rolling!
Rolls
Stats - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (641) = 11
3d6 : (455) = 14
3d6 : (126) = 9
3d6 : (112) = 4
3d6 : (146) = 11
3d6 : (412) = 7
