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In an isolated corner of a faraway kingdom stands a wizard's tower. That proud stone spire holds untold secrets of the mage known as Alarel the Mad. What secrets of the universe does Alarel hold? I said, untold. You hope to find out, one day. But not today. Alarel sets his apprentices to far more mundane tasks than sorcery. Today's chores include cleaning the kitchen, finding herbs in the forest, grooming the owlbear and organizing the scrollcases. Your fellow apprentices share the work load, hoping to win favor with and one day soak up a bit of Alarel's knowledge. As for Alarel, you know he's not really insane. But he's found it a useful charade. No one comes around to check on your lonely tower. The mage certainly doesn't let you out much, either. If supplies from the nearby town are required, he personally goes to get them. He's been going there a lot, actually. The longest trip lasted a week. Something might be wrong, though. Alarel is always punctual. But last night he didn't come back. ~~~ Alarel and Winnie Alarel and a late apprentice. RIP, Cathy. Alarel the Mad is known for many things, but one of his most prized creations is known affectionately as Winnie the Hoo. A cross between bear and owl, Winnie is primarily a carnivore as his owl parentage would suggest - but he has a bit of a sweet tooth, a tiny bit of omnivorous bear birthright. Winnie's appetite for both fresh meat and delicious candies keeps the town butchers busy indeed. Creating the monstrosity was on Alarel's bucket list, '101 things to do before lichdom'. Birthing such a horror did him no favors with the local druids, but it did win him the grudging respect of the local hag, Olivia. She often leaves him delicious candied hams. At least, we think it's ham. Winnie is also Alarel's primary mode of transport. Everyone scatters out of the way when the owlbear cart comes to town. At night, Winnie curls up into a ball on the ground floor of the tower and hoots himself to sleep. The nocturnal life of an owl doesn't suit him at all. Winnie the Hoo Character Creation This is a game of dreamers hoping to one day join the ranks of wizard supremacy. You are apprenticed to Alarel the Mad in a remote corner of nowhere. This will be a relatively short PBP with about 4 players. Make a level 1 wizard using the D&D Basic rules available here. Just follow the character creation steps and everything should be pretty straight-forward. Give us a picture and sheet and whatnot, and tell us all about your apprentice! -How did you end up here? Wizard dad sent you away? Top of your class? Magical scholarship? -What's your relationship with Alarel? Are you a favored apprentice or the dunce of the class? -Apprenticeship is pretty isolated. Do you miss certain people or places? I'm in #wizardsupremacy on synirc if you have questions. ritorix fucked around with this message at 22:27 on Jul 17, 2014 |
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Sign me up, I'll make a wizard. Edit: eh, I probably work too much now. But you guys better make this a fun game.
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# ? Jul 16, 2014 23:19 |
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This sounds interesting. I'll get something up as soon as I get home in a few hours. All I have access to right now is the online basic rules, which leaves me with just an evoker build. I'm ok with that, but I kind of wanted to do necromatic. Is that even in the basic box set? What is? edit: MonsterEnvy posted:Evoker the rest come in the PHB. Ok, so I will be an Evoker that wanted to be a Necromancer but didn't have the grades. Underwhelmed fucked around with this message at 00:37 on Jul 17, 2014 |
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Underwhelmed posted:This sounds interesting. I'll get something up as soon as I get home in a few hours. Evoker the rest come in the PHB. Anyway I will read this but I won't be playing. PBP has never really worked well for me.
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# ? Jul 17, 2014 00:24 |
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Underwhelmed posted:Is that even in the basic box set? What is? Download it and find out! Link is in the OP and those are the only rules we are using.
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# ? Jul 17, 2014 00:38 |
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ritorix posted:Download it and find out! Link is in the OP and those are the only rules we are using. I have the PDF, I was hoping/wondering if the physical box had more subclasses/paths/whatevers. But can do, a whole party of evokers means magic missiles for everything!
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quote:Willy Hollins slydingdoor fucked around with this message at 19:03 on Aug 7, 2014 |
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Borsir Frostbrew Mountain Dorf Soldier I was a soldier first, in the armies of Sabileth. I carried standards into battle with the orcs, and the other things in the dark, but my strength is not that of my fellows. So the elders offered me a choice: I could either stay and join the support staff, learning the culinary arts, or I could go see the mad wizard Aleral and convince him to take me on as an apprentice. I walked six weeks to the mage's tower, and camped upon his doorstep for another two before he let me in. It was my ales that did it, truth be told: after fifteen days, he came and asked what I could offer him. I gave him a bottle of my finest, and he invited me inside for dinner. Aleral appreciates my moments of brilliance as much as he disdains my moments of drunkenness. I'm not lazy in my studies, or slacking in my duties, and it's clear that Aleral values my knowledge of the wold beyond magic. But I'm not the smartest, or the most talented, or the most well-spoken, and he looks down on me when I am foolish. I long for the old, cold stone of Sabileth. And the company of Gergor and Lovus, fellow soldiers in the militia, men who knew how to play a proper game of cards, the one that took a barrel of ale and six hours to finish. It's harder to get them to play here, and I can't really blame them: they didn't grow up with it like I did. Str 10 Dex 11 Con 15 Int 15 Wis 15 Cha 9 Age: 30 Alignment: Lawful Good Size: 4'7", 160 lbs. Speed: 25 ft HP: 8 Proficiency Bonus: +2 Spell Save DC: 12 Spell Attack Mod: +4 Saving Throws: Int, Wis Skills: Arcana, Athletics, Intimidation, Medicine Personality Traits: I love the mathematics behind everything, especially Dwarvish stonework, and I am quite short with people. Ideal: I can use my powers to help other beings that walk the Earth. Bond: My rod, the focus I use, it's older than my lineage. It is made from some of the first steel ever to come from the old mountain Sabileth, forged for another fledgling mage long ago. Flaw: I love the drink, maybe a bit too much. I've a whole store or ales in the basement, and I usually indulge myself when I've got the free time. Abilities: - Darkvision 60' - Advantage against poison, Resistance against Poison Damage - Heavy armor doesn't reduce speed - Proficient with Battleaxe, Handaxe, Throwing Hammer, Warhammer, Dagger, Dart, Sling, Quarterstaff, Light Crossbow - Tool Proficiency with Brewer's Supplies, Deck of Cards, Vehicles (Land) - History untrained for origin of stonework, double bonus - Languages: Common, Dwarvish - Spellcasting - Arcane Recovery: Once per day, while resting and consulting your spellbook, you may gain a number of exhausted spell slots with combined level of one-half your wizard level (rounded up), no slots above level 6. - Military Rank (Standard-Bearer Specialty) Spells Per Day: 0 (3K): Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1 (2/D): Charm Person, Detect Magic, Identify, Mage Armor, Silent Image, Sleep Gear: - Dagger - Arcane Focus: Rod - Scholar's Pack - Spellbook - Insignia of Rank - Tattered Banner of the Orcs - Deck of Cards - Common Clothes - 10 GP - Trinket: Plain Dragon Talon Necklace; Wizard Trinket: 1d100 28 4d4x10 More Gear QuantumNinja fucked around with this message at 21:22 on Jul 17, 2014 |
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quote:Alister Eastwell Underwhelmed fucked around with this message at 13:29 on Jul 21, 2014 |
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Immeral Liadon Immeral Liadon was a bit of a sage, seeking knowledge for the sake of knowledge, as well as seeking out mysteries both mundane and unreal. In his search for knowledge he came across a terrible book filled with secrets that he feels he must safeguard against those who would use it for ill. During his search for knowledge he came to the attention of Alarel. Whats more Alarel learned of the book Immeral carries around. Alarel sought out Immeral and offered to help sate his curiosity, to help him in his search for knowledge, he knew just what to say to get Immeral's cooperation. And so Immeral became one of Alarel's apprentices, and in the process Alarel gained access to the ancient text Immeral carries around. Immeral quickly showed himself to be an apt pupil, and a bit of a teacher's pet. He was smart, he was knowledgeable, he had a gift for magic in his blood, and he came with a book of terrible secrets. And so he was a favorite student. Though his fellow students may not have cared for him showing up and getting so much attention all of a sudden. Being confined is a bit restrictive for Immeral. There are plenty of books that he hasn't read yet. Yet he longs for his journeys through the world, seeking out knowledge and mysteries. He doesn't particularly miss any specific people, he just misses going on adventures. quote:Immeral Liadon
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Looks good so far, keep it coming. Also I need a cute name for an owlbear. Suggestions??
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Oldgrump.
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Poohooty.
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Beaky.
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# ? Jul 17, 2014 20:43 |
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Winnie the Hoo
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# ? Jul 17, 2014 20:46 |
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goodness posted:Winnie the Hoo We're done here. You've captured the essence of both bear and owl, melding the two into a single unified whole. Truly you are a wizard.
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And now for some story time. Alarel and a late apprentice. RIP, Cathy. Alarel the Mad is known for many things, but one of his most prized creations is known affectionately as Winnie the Hoo. A cross between bear and owl, Winnie is primarily a carnivore as his owl parentage would suggest - but he has a bit of a sweet tooth, a tiny bit of omnivorous bear birthright. Winnie's appetite for both fresh meat and delicious candies keeps the town butchers busy indeed. Creating the monstrosity was on Alarel's bucket list, '101 things to do before lichdom'. Birthing such a horror did him no favors with the local druids, but it did win him the grudging respect of the local hag, Olivia. She often leaves him delicious candied hams. At least, we think it's ham. Winnie is also Alarel's primary mode of transport. Everyone scatters out of the way when the owlbear cart comes to town. At night, Winnie curls up into a ball on the ground floor of the tower and hoots himself to sleep. The nocturnal life of an owl doesn't suit him at all. Winnie the Hoo
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# ? Jul 17, 2014 22:09 |
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I'm just gonna go ahead and submit krag hack the Wizard.
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# ? Jul 19, 2014 09:04 |
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That's sort of a natural progression for Krag. Starts life as a fighter, morphs into a cleric, then goes super-saiyan as a wizard.
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We can rebuild him. We can make him stronger. We have the caster supremacy. Also I want to just submit Krag again but I can't do it with the free stuff. I did my best to remake him in his god's image (a wizard) though. KRAG "Lich Slayer, Mine Explorer, Hero of Baldur's Gate" HACK After murdering a Lich for reasons Krag can't fully remember Krag realised that Wizzies hurt Krag a lot. More than when Trolls kept bopping Krag on head. Krag, after hours of deep contemplation thought Krag should learn to be a wizzie too because of how hard they hit Krag and Krag always wants to learn new ways to hit hard. Krag wanted to bring both Hug Hug and Cid to wizzie school but they did not allow pets and Krag only have suitcase big enough to fit Hug Hug. Krag misses Cid but thinks Cid will have a lot of fun without him and will have lots of stories to tell when Krag is done. pre:Krag Hack Human Wizard 2 HP: 15/15 HD: 2/2 (1d6) AC: 10(13 with Mage Armour) Saves(+2): Int, Wis Size: Medium Speed: 25 ft. Alignment: Kill ur self OP Str 14 Dex 10 Con 16 Int 16 Wis 8 Cha 8 Attacks: Quarterstaff +4(1d6+2), Versatile(1d8), Slashing Javelin +4(1d6+2), Thrown(range 30/120), Piercing Languages: Common, Dwarven Background: Folk Hero Feature: Rustic Hospitality Defining Event: Slayed a Lich Personality Trait: Krag Hack Ideal: Krag Hack Bond: His faithful Squire Hug Hug the Goblin. Flaw: Krag Hack Proficiencies(+2): Weapon: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows Armour: None Skills: Animal Handling, Survival, Investigation, Arcana, Medicine Tools: Artisan’s tools(Murderhoboing Kit), Vehicles(land) Class Traits: Necromancy Savant Grim Harvest Feats: War Caster Spells(DC 13) - 4 Spells Known per Day: Cantrips: Light, Firebolt, Chill Touch Level 1(3/day): Sleep, Mage Armour Shield, Magic Missile, Ray of Sickness, Grease (3 left) Spellbook: Cantrips: Light, Firebolt, Shocking Grasp Level 1: Mage Armour, Sleep, Shield, Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Ray of Sickness, Grease Arcane focus, Spellbook, Explorers Pack Artisan’s tools (Murderhoboing Kit), shovel,iron pot, set of common clothes 10 gp kingcom fucked around with this message at 00:44 on Aug 13, 2014 |
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Alright I'm waiting on KRAG HACK v4.0 or whatever version we are up to. After that it's go time. I've seen everyone in IRC except Underwhelmed, and you still need a pic. So check in here or in IRC so I know you're still alive and interested. Everyone else is hereby enrolled in school. Ryuujin you need a pic for Immeral too.
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# ? Jul 20, 2014 08:29 |
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ritorix posted:Alright I'm waiting on KRAG HACK v4.0 or whatever version we are up to. After that it's go time. Yeah, I'm alive. Pic is incoming, I've just been out a lot this weekend and primarily on a phone, but I have been watching the thread.
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# ? Jul 20, 2014 18:58 |
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Cool, just checking. We are going to go with these 5 then, 'recruitment is closed' Game thread will be up later today probably.
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# ? Jul 20, 2014 19:01 |
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And here is the game thread: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3652045 Go do your initial posts and impressions over there. Good luck!
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# ? Jul 20, 2014 20:24 |
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The game inspired me to get off my rear end and finish up my owlbear mini. Now he's a badass. With wizards, of course. Superior to that Starter Set owlbear. Just look at those fierce eyes. Don't gently caress with this owlbear.
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This game is a thing of beauty. (2:03:47 AM) Ritorix: this is like what happens when 2 groups meet on Walking Dead (2:04:09 AM) Ritorix: 'hey lets trade som' BLAM BLAM BLAM arrrrgh (2:04:12 AM) Ritorix: braaains (2:04:47 AM) king_com: welp
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