Character creation.   Posted by Dungeon Master.Group: 0
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Dungeon Master
 GM, 19 posts
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 05:28
 msg #33
Re: Character creation
@Talia: no problem with background and the effects on your character. BTW it nicely fits in the setting.

@willvr: anything special from the Tome that you think of? In general it is a nice supplement so why not use it.
Falia Haat
 player, 14 posts
 Mage/Thief
 Half-Elf
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 06:33
 msg #34
Re: Character creation
Protection for Hunger and Thirst a must spell to have for a cheapskate wanting to save money and space on food and water. I should be able to get by on light rations just in case she needs them. Tome of Magic has some interesting spells.
Falia Haat
 player, 15 posts
 Mage/Thief
 Half-Elf
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 06:49
 msg #35
Re: Character creation
What faiths are active in the region especially Bryn Shander there should be a proper church in a town that size?
Dungeon Master
 GM, 22 posts
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 09:43
 msg #36
Re: Character creation
In reply to Falia Haat (msg # 35):

There are no major named temples in the Ten-Towns or Bryn Shander (edit:with a population of about 900). The predominant faiths in Icewind Dale are Tempus, Silvanus and Auril with small shrines in Bryn Shander.

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:07, Fri 11 Apr 2014.

willvr
 player, 12 posts
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 13:51
 msg #37
Re: Character creation
Well, if we're restricted to those faiths, I'll take Tempus; if we can worship other faiths, I really like Selune as a god.
Dungeon Master
 GM, 23 posts
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 13:58
 msg #38
Re: Character creation
In reply to willvr (msg # 37):

No, there is no restriction. These are just the shrines which represent the predominant faiths.
Falia Haat
 player, 16 posts
 Mage/Thief
 Half-Elf
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 14:23
 msg #39
Re: Character creation
Well the divine forces don't require you go to holy places for example I'm sure Selune is worshipped by some she is a popular women's deity for example she just likely has no Shrine.
Falia Haat
 player, 17 posts
 Mage/Thief
 Half-Elf
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 15:22
 msg #40
Re: Character creation
Oh can we start the game with a spouse if we want?
Dungeon Master
 GM, 24 posts
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 16:11
 msg #41
Re: Character creation
Do you mean like a henchman or follower?
Falia Haat
 player, 18 posts
 Mage/Thief
 Half-Elf
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 16:54
 msg #42
Re: Character creation
No a spouse, married and all as an NPC I'm thinking it might be an option and give her more of a reason to deal with whatever threat is coming.
Dungeon Master
 GM, 25 posts
Fri 11 Apr 2014
at 16:58
 msg #43
Re: Character creation
You can integrate him into your background, but rather not as an "active" npc.
Falia Haat
 player, 19 posts
 Enchanter
 Half-Elf
Sat 12 Apr 2014
at 19:00
 msg #44
Re: Character creation
Sorry I'm kind of chaotic but I decided to go to a specialist wizard at level 4 going with Enchanter since we have an Invoker the softer tactics may have its uses. Race is still a half-elf foundling with the Haat family and her language tutor was a Dwarf.

Not sure about 2nd level spells I'm thinking three might be fair, two base and one specialist added on.

Also might I suggest adding a bonus spell to 1st Level lists any wizard should get Cantrip if they can get it of course seems one of those basic spells.

This message was last edited by the player at 19:28, Sat 12 Apr 2014.

Dungeon Master
 GM, 26 posts
Sat 12 Apr 2014
at 20:04
 msg #45
Re: Character creation
In reply to Falia Haat (msg # 44):

Hm, I thought I posted about the choice of spells somewhere in a thread but I cannot find it anymore. So here's my suggestion for spells:

EDIT!!
- start with read and detect magic automatically
- pick one lvl 1 spell with automatic success, pick 3 others and roll against chance to know spells for those
- the same applies to specialists. He must however pick two lvl 1 spell from his school with automatic success and pick 2 more (no matter what school, except of course for those banned to him) and roll against chance to know them.
- the same applies to spell level two!

BTW, specialists should now forget to exclude the spells from the 3 opposing schools, which they can never learn.

This message was last edited by the GM at 11:00, Sun 13 Apr 2014.

Falia Haat
 player, 20 posts
 Enchanter
 Half-Elf
Sat 12 Apr 2014
at 20:22
 msg #46
Re: Character creation
Up to three most lose two schools Diviners lose one and Illusionists lose three.
Dungeon Master
 GM, 27 posts
Sat 12 Apr 2014
at 20:28
 msg #47
Re: Character creation
In reply to Falia Haat (msg # 46):

yeah, right. so that would be invocation/evocation and necromancy for you as an  enchanter.
Falia Haat
 player, 21 posts
 Enchanter
 Half-Elf
Sat 12 Apr 2014
at 20:54
 msg #48
Re: Character creation
I forgot needed to make some spell changes, but she is a charmer not a battle mage we have one of those.

*points to the invoker*

Still mulling over spells but mine should be fun one called Uncontrollable Thirst is funny, it makes a creature so thirsty it can do nothing else but seek something to drink even if dangerous like pure alcohol or poison or multiple potions they carry. ^_^
Raissa Gilley
 player, 14 posts
Sun 13 Apr 2014
at 09:17
 msg #49
Re: Character creation
Dungeon Master:
- start with read and detect magic automatically
- pick one lvl 1 spell with automatic success, pick 3 others and roll against chance to know spells for those
- the same applies to specialists. He must however pick two lvl 1 spell from his school with automatic success and pick 2 more (no matter what school, except of course for those banned to him) and roll against chance to know them.


First page DM.
Dungeon Master
 GM, 28 posts
Sun 13 Apr 2014
at 10:58
 msg #50
Re: Character creation
ah ok, that was what I was looking for, thanks!!

And thanks for the completion of your character. Never had this kind of specialty priest in any of my campaigns, looking forward to it!

This message was last edited by the GM at 11:05, Sun 13 Apr 2014.

Falia Haat
 player, 22 posts
 Enchanter
 Half-Elf
Sun 13 Apr 2014
at 17:12
 msg #51
Re: Character creation
What are the land rights rules in the region I would like to spend 250 gold on some land, undeveloped maybe good for sustainable activities later on that my character could develop as she gets money.

Ideas of some of these activities would be tapping maple trees for syrup, raising some goats for milk and cheese, some gardens of valuable healing herbs later on when I get the needed proficiency, planting some fruit bearing trees and bushes with protective fencing, have some honey bee hives and so forth be flexible.

I will need something to put money into and that a follower of Silvanus would do any agriculture would need to ideally be activities druids would like to get their support. She is sensible to be successful living on such land Druid advice is a good thing. ^_^
Dungeon Master
 GM, 29 posts
Sun 13 Apr 2014
at 17:59
 msg #52
Re: Character creation
Haven't thought about that because such a high level of Detail won't be required in this adventure. Just make up something sensible and integrate it into your background story. Remember that icewind dale is a quasi artic setting with not much Chance for growing thing without magical aid.
Falia Haat
 player, 23 posts
 Enchanter
 Half-Elf
Sun 13 Apr 2014
at 18:33
 msg #53
Re: Character creation
Oh, well, Alaska and Northern Canada has seasons and means to live off the land you said semi-arctic but it does mean keeping her options flexible. I figure I'll get 50 Hectare's of land with the druids helping select it for 250 gold. Unmodified but has potential later on for various uses lets say some forested, some scrub land with hardy native grasses in season and some potential for maybe panning for gold and the like. She will just be sensible asking for help.

Like I said she has to much gold and well this would give her a reason to adventure get gold for improvements. I will work on getting proficiencies to work on working the land later giving me a focus which is of value to me as a player.
Dungeon Master
 GM, 30 posts
Mon 14 Apr 2014
at 08:51
 msg #54
Re: Character creation
Hi guys,
not sure about the time zones but the weekend is nearing its end, unfortunately. Falia, Falco and Raissa have alrady admitted their character sheets (either from the mythweaver page or the ingame sheets). I had planned to start the game tomorrow, Wednesday at the latest. So do you think that will work for you?
BTW, the party looks pretty interesting so far :)
Falia Haat
 Half Elf Enchanter, 24 posts
 Enchanter
 Half-Elf
Mon 14 Apr 2014
at 14:36
 msg #55
Re: Character creation
I'll be done by then.
Dungeon Master
 GM, 47 posts
Fri 18 Apr 2014
at 17:22
 msg #56
Re: Character creation
Just a small reminder for the remaining players to finish their characters :)
Falia Haat
 Half Elf Enchanter, 29 posts
 Enchanter
 Half-Elf
Fri 18 Apr 2014
at 18:30
 msg #57
Re: Character creation
Don't forget clothing the Arms and Equipment Guide is a big help remember its winter so layer, layer and layer.
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