Gearspark / Orryn Fiddlefield

Welcome to Waterdeep! This is your own "Session zero" thread.

Character generation and other rules are available here.

Don't forget to vote in the posting frequency pool (link), ok?

Voted! I'm looking at generation now, but if you have more questions, I'll be around to answer them!

Same. Any questions just ask. =)

The original idea for this character felt too epic in scope, so I've tampered them down to one that need not leave the bounds of the city.

There are some details I've not filled out, mostly on the relationship/faction side. Or the Passions. Which I might add to tomorrow, but I think there is enough of a concept to start play somewhere. Often I build as I play.

Character approved. Feel free to post in the Tiny Tavern and interact a little with Branric.

I'm sorta going with the assumption most bars are good places to learn of opportunities. Plus at this point a paying gig is a good start. If you are ever unsure of the intentions of my post, feel free to ask me for clarification! Sometimes something makes sense in my head, but doesn't translate to others.

I would like to give you an extra items(s) that Orryn Fiddlefield has crafted.

Was it a couple of alchemical items (bombs/potions)? A magical firearm (pistol)? A clockwork construct? What do you think (want)?

Ooo, I'll think of a few to pitch tomorrow. Kinda too tired for creativity. The goal, unless its unrealistic, is non-magic stuff but it's basically technology in FR. Or at least the early start of it.

Firearm could be neat and I could just have modified the crossbow to look mundane, but it fires explosive bolts or something. Since damage isn't changed between weapons that'd be fun.

But a nifty utility beyond that would need a few moments pondering with a mug of coffee in the morning.

Would you like me to delay leaving the tavern scene tomorrow? I think we might have one or two exhanges before I can see Orryn moving to the other one. That hook is gonna easily grab this PC.

Take your time. The goal is to have fun =)

Few ideas:
• Crossboom - Effectively a reskinned crossbow, but probably very loud.
• Illumina - A one hour "torch" that produces no flame and can be used in high wind or shallow waters. Think like a big glowstick.
• Obscura - Produces smoke to obscure a small area. Pretty much a smoke grenade.

I'm sure I can make more in time, but don't want to have too much straightaway. Gotta have things to do later on.

A future idea:
Clerica - Effectively super glue for wounds. Minor healing item.

A question: Has the Spellplague occurred? It's something I'm considering adding into backstory/motivation.

Sure did. Feel free to include it.

Sounds good! I've added them to the character sheet. For the Crossboom, I'd need to also have craftable ammunition. Unless we wanna just say it propels regular bolts/arrows. How do you wanna handle that?

You can have Crossboom ammunition.

I have updated the Adventuring Gear section to rename from arrows to ammunition, so we can include (regular) bolts and those for your weapon. =)

Just popping in here to say I'm around! Will be working on a post in a little while. I was catching up on the thread I'm joining. Are we playing everyday then? I know we voted, but didn't know if we have a set rate.

Yup. That adventure has a 5/week posting frequency.

Do I get one "pack" of ammunition with the weapon? Otherwise I can't afford it currently.

Yup. Go ahead and write it down in an appropriate slot.