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Re: Mythic Sagas: OOC Talk
« Reply #140 on: May 05, 2009, 05:53:57 PM »
Phaedrus, does that "Falls in love too easily" portion of the Malphus influence have any mechanical implications, or is it just role play influence?
There is no more to it than what I wrote. Some of them are a lot more explicit, like "You can never go first in combat".
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Also, does the bird's eye viewing have a range limit? And can you not see from your own eyes when viewing/controlling the raven?
There is no limit on either. It can go as far as I want, I control its actions, and it doesn't say anything about not being able to see through both at once. If it dies, I can create another one as a standard action, but I can only have 1 at a time. I can also dismiss it. I can keep it for as long as I want, as long as it isn't destroyed and I am binding Malphas.

It has the stats for a normal raven. You use the bird's skills for observation, but my skills for interpretation. For example, use the bird's Spot and Listen, but my Sense Motive.

I gain a few other abilities also: +1d6 Sudden Strike (only vs. opponents denied their Dex), Poison Use (as a Blackguard/Assassin), and Invisibility (but it is fairly useless at this level, because it takes a full round action to "cast" and only lasts 1 round).
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Re: Mythic Sagas: OOC Talk
« Reply #141 on: May 05, 2009, 05:55:20 PM »
Ok, thanks.  Just wanted to make sure what effects those would have.
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« Reply #142 on: May 09, 2009, 08:20:22 PM »
Awesome. It's done. :D And now I can heal this poor woman. :p Where the heck is everyone else, anyway? Nanshork and I seem to be the only ones posting...

Wasn't much to reply to until recently. Wasn't going to reply to your ritual that I assume you didn't allow me to see. Couldn't see through the eyes of the bird. If I post "Thorgrim gives X a strange look as he does Y" sure I'd be posting a lot, but I wouldn't be saying anything interesting.
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Re: Mythic Sagas: OOC Talk
« Reply #143 on: May 10, 2009, 01:25:45 AM »
Phaedrus, oddly enough, rangers don't get Cure Light Wounds as a first level spell...

But, a touch of quick wits has you think toward the flasks the hathran passed out to you earlier in the day.  If one were to try that, it might just have the effect you wanted...

(keep the same roll for HP's healed ;))
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« Reply #144 on: May 10, 2009, 03:14:39 PM »
You are right about the knowledge checks, Phaedrus.  Previous experience does trump the need for a knowledge check.  I was still half-asleep when I wrote that  :eh

By the way, great role play there between you two with the skirt.  Made me chuckle.  I wonder where everyone else is....?
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« Reply #145 on: May 10, 2009, 03:22:14 PM »
Phaedrus, oddly enough, rangers don't get Cure Light Wounds as a first level spell...

But, a touch of quick wits has you think toward the flasks the hathran passed out to you earlier in the day.  If one were to try that, it might just have the effect you wanted...

(keep the same roll for HP's healed ;))
Weird... Ok. Sorry about that. I was kind of in a hurry, and I saw that they get Cure Minor as a 0th level from the Mystic Ranger. So I figured they must get CLW at 1st, also. :p
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« Reply #146 on: May 10, 2009, 03:33:10 PM »
Weird... Ok. Sorry about that. I was kind of in a hurry, and I saw that they get Cure Minor as a 0th level from the Mystic Ranger. So I figured they must get CLW at 1st, also. :p
No worries.  I always forget about it too, as it is rather odd.
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« Reply #147 on: May 12, 2009, 12:48:29 PM »
Hey guys. KSB asked me to come over to your game, and I was wondering if I could get him to tell me what I should do. :p

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« Reply #148 on: May 12, 2009, 02:45:27 PM »
Woo! Welcome. :D
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« Reply #149 on: May 12, 2009, 05:26:25 PM »
We have two tankish melee warriors, a toolbox tracker and a brainy dual-caster. There's pretty much room for anything setting-appropriate.
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« Reply #150 on: May 13, 2009, 01:06:59 AM »
Hey guys. KSB asked me to come over to your game, and I was wondering if I could get him to tell me what I should do. :p
I work 12 hours tomorrow, so I'll likely get you in Thursday during the day, or possibly tomorrow evening.  I know how I'm going to work you in; just get your character as close to finalized as you can (though a few changes after the fact should be okay, if you feel the need.)  I'll start you with a short "flashback" memory that will explain things and lead up to the "present," just prior to you meeting the other characters.  As I said before, I liked your previous character concept, but if you want to go for something else, that's cool too.  Really, anything would fit in.   I've got to wake in 6 hours, so I'll see you all in 24 - 36 hours.

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« Reply #151 on: May 14, 2009, 10:14:36 AM »
Just waiting to see what woodenbandman's character is and what his/her name is to start introducing him to the story :)
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« Reply #152 on: May 14, 2009, 11:44:57 AM »
hey that reminds me about... woodenbandman, can you please get Why is he doing that continued?

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« Reply #153 on: May 14, 2009, 11:46:29 AM »
I rather do like my old character concept. Problem is, I'm not sure if I can get in character as her at this time. It might have passed by like a really good idea.

If I do play that character, I'd probably pull double tanking/casting duties.

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Name: Kaira Norell (Pure, from the North).

Appearance: Tall, statuesque woman who wears plain clothing. Her right hand is covered by an oversized leather sleeve, which to the knowledgeable suggests that she is a follower of Tyr. She has long platinum white hair and brilliant deep blue eyes. Her hair is kept up in a bun-thing and hidden under her helmet, so that she may function better in combat.
   
Oh hey, I just realized my build! I think it'll be a Sorcadin type build. At least the first two levels, anyhow. The next levels will probably be something more useful(really interested in divine grace). I'll have to look up what this Incantatrix thing is. I've heard that it gives free metamagic. It sounds really cheesy, but I just want to check it out.
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Human Sorceror1//Paladin1
Medium Humanoid
Hit Dice: 1d10+2 (12 HP)
Initiative:+0
Speed: 30ft
Armor Class: 10Touch: 10Flat-footed: 10
Base Attack/Grapple:+1/+3
Attack: Shortspear +3
Full Attack: Lance +3
Space/Reach:5ft/5ft(10ft with lance)
Special Qualities:
Saves: Fort +4 Ref +0 Will +1
Abilities: STR 14, DEX 8, CON 14, INT 10, WIS 8, CHA 18
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Alignment: LG
Languages Spoken:Rashemi

 

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Spells known:Sorceror
0: Silent Portal, Daze, Light, Touch of Fatigue
1: Mage Armor, Enlarge Person
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Character background: She is a follower of Tyr, but she is unable to be a practitioner of the runic casting arts. She is ashamed of this fact, and because of this she redoubles her devotion to Tyr. She is dedicated to serving him as best she can with her Siedr magic, but she still feels inadequate compared to the clerics of Tyr. She has been a soldier for a long while in Rasheman, but she conceals her Siedr ability from all but those very close to her, as it is a source of personal discomfort and feelings of failure. She of course will use her abilities when necessary for the protection of herself or the citizens; to protect the helpless is one of her very high priorities.

She is a brave warrior on the battlefield, as courage is the most strongly ingrained principal of Tyr's followers. She has been a soldier for a long time, but a Siedr practitioner for even longer. She hates her Siedr magic, and has trouble coming to terms with it, often forgetting that she is able to use Siedr magic at all. She is unable to practice the magics of the runecasters (she casts arcane spells, rather than divine, and is thus ashamed that she has not been blessed with Tyr's love), and she represses the knowledge of her Siedr arts except when she is in danger on the battlefield. Little does she know that Tyr has been watching her, waiting for the right time to reveal her innate talent for his portfolio of magic (I plan to take levels of Favored Soul of Tyr or perhaps Divine Crusader).

Most of her acquaintances and friends are also followers of Tyr or normal warriors. One of her trusted friends is Nissa Marten. She is a practitioner of the Siedr arts, and she was the first to suspect that Kaira was, as well. Kaira eventually confessed to this, and Nissa tries to convince her to stop hiding her gift. However hard Nissa tries, however, she cannot convince Kaira to stop feeling remorse.

Kaira's parents are still alive. They were very supportive of her decision to be a warrior, eventually. At first, her father was shocked, but they eventually agreed that she had the right to do what she wanted. Little do they know, that her warrior's devotion was mostly a front to divert her family's and her own attention from the magic that was building within her. The diversion worked, and prevented her parents from discovering the truth.[/spoiler]

Also, I believe that Tyr's domains are Protection, Law, and War (I'm a bit AFB right now), so I have the option of either Favored Soul with a focus for spells of those domains or Divine Crusader with just the War domain (because Divine Power is sexy).

Also, about the Divine Crusader class: It only knows 9 spells, and you basically get those spells that are from a single domain of your choosing. Would you allow me to, through taking a level of contemplative, adding 9 more spells onto that list when I got an extra domain, and allow me to take the Domain Spontaneity varient? The book claims that a Divine Crusader prepares and casts spells as a cleric, except that they do not gain the ability to spontaneously cast cure/inflict spells. If I had two domains, I'd have already lost the ability to spontaneous cast cure/inflict, so could I spontaneous cast domain spells, or would I have to prepare them?

Further: I like the flavor of Tyr better, but I would have to be Lawful Neutral according to the Divine Crusader class. Would you be okay with changing the requirement of "same as deity" to "within one step of the deity?" Because if not, then that definitely clashes with my Paladin abilities, hard. I could change to that other norse deity that's pretty much the same, and only lose Protection domain for Good domain, but I really prefer the flavor of Tyr better. Help a brother out?

Final, small detail: I really wish Tyr's favored weapon was a Lance, because I want to play this character wielding a lance. It'd be nbd if it weren't a lance, but I just wanna wield a lance for when I start jumping around the battlefield with my Jump and Battle Jump and whatnot.

Yeah, I think I'll roll with this. Need a bit of time to reread the history.


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Re: Mythic Sagas: OOC Talk
« Reply #154 on: May 14, 2009, 01:22:07 PM »
Also, I believe that Tyr's domains are Protection, Law, and War (I'm a bit AFB right now), so I have the option of either Favored Soul with a focus for spells of those domains or Divine Crusader with just the War domain (because Divine Power is sexy).
Law, Protection, and War are his domains  ;)

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Also, about the Divine Crusader class: It only knows 9 spells, and you basically get those spells that are from a single domain of your choosing. Would you allow me to, through taking a level of contemplative, adding 9 more spells onto that list when I got an extra domain, and allow me to take the Domain Spontaneity varient? The book claims that a Divine Crusader prepares and casts spells as a cleric, except that they do not gain the ability to spontaneously cast cure/inflict spells. If I had two domains, I'd have already lost the ability to spontaneous cast cure/inflict, so could I spontaneous cast domain spells, or would I have to prepare them?
Divine Crusader only knows the 9 spells of the one domain they choose.  The wording even precludes addition of another of your deity's domains ("She may only prepare and cast spells from her chosen domain.") Your spell list simply is 9 spells.

The Domain Spontaneity feat requires turn undead - were you planning to go to Paladin 4?

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Further: I like the flavor of Tyr better, but I would have to be Lawful Neutral according to the Divine Crusader class. Would you be okay with changing the requirement of "same as deity" to "within one step of the deity?" Because if not, then that definitely clashes with my Paladin abilities, hard. I could change to that other norse deity that's pretty much the same, and only lose Protection domain for Good domain, but I really prefer the flavor of Tyr better.
Sorry, Divine Crusaders are pretty lock-step with the deity that choses them (thus why they were chosen by the deity for this life).

Really, Favored Soul seems to fit your concept better, though I do understand the slower access to spell levels.

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Final, small detail: I really wish Tyr's favored weapon was a Lance
Alas, it is not.  Being the god of single combat and honest forthrightness, he most definitely was known as a swordsman.
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« Reply #155 on: May 14, 2009, 01:26:06 PM »
Alas, it is not.  Being the god of single combat and honest forthrightness, he most definitely was known as a swordsman.

Moreover I can't imagine him having any two-handed weapon as a favored weapon...
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« Reply #156 on: May 14, 2009, 01:27:44 PM »
Lances are not 2-handed when you're mounted. ;)

I don't believe there is a single deity in any book that actually does have Lance as a favored weapon, unfortunately. I don't really understand why. There are plenty of "knight-like" deities, but the authors seem to have given them all swords as their favored weapons...
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Re: Mythic Sagas: OOC Talk
« Reply #157 on: May 14, 2009, 01:51:28 PM »
Lances are not 2-handed when you're mounted. ;)
Personally, I've always thought the lance and the longspear should statistically be the same weapon, with the stats of a longspear while on foot, and the stats of the lance while mounted, but maybe I'm just crazy.
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« Reply #158 on: May 14, 2009, 02:58:13 PM »
Hmm... Well, for once, I'm going to go with the flavor of the character over the crunch and, I guess, just suck up this loss. Longsword will have to do.

I think that I was going to go to Paladin4, which leads to 2 turning pools if I go Sacred Exorcist.

Umm... is there any other way to get Divine Grace? Paladin doesn't necessarily fit the flavor of the character, because she's supposedly not able to cast divine spells. I suppose Crusader would work, but as I recall Crusader was banned... I could go with the ever-classic fighter

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« Reply #159 on: May 14, 2009, 03:36:48 PM »
I just noticed a discrepancy with my skill points so I fixed it. 
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