Character: Moire Nia-Taín (Lvl 16)
Moire Nia-Taín
Medium-size Male Deep Dwarf
Fighter11 Cleric5
Hit Dice: (11d10)+(5d8)+80
Hit Points: 201
Initiative: +1
Speed: Walk 20 ft.
AC: 23 (flatfooted 22, touch 11)
Attacks: *Jok’s Sword +4/Anarchic +26/+21/+16; ;
Damage: *Jok’s Sword +4/Anarchic 1d8+16; ;
Vision: Darkvision (90′)
Face / Reach: 5 ft. / 5 ft.
Special Qualities: +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids, +2 racial bonus on Appraise and Craft checks that are related to stone or metal., +3 racial bonus on saving throws against poison., +3 racial bonus on saving throws against spells and spell-like effects., +4 Dodge bonus to Armor Class against monsters of the giant type., Light Sensitivity: Deep Dwarves are dazzled in bright sunlight or within the radius of a daylight spell., Rebuke Undead (Su) 3/day (turn level 5) (turn damage 2d6+5), Spontaneous casting, Stability, Stonecunning
Saves: Fortitude: +16, Reflex: +5, Will: +10
Abilities: STR 24 (+7), DEX 12 (+1), CON 20 (+5), INT 13 (+1), WIS 16 (+3), CHA 10 (+0)
Skills: Appraise 1; Balance -4; Bluff 0; Climb 9; Concentration 5; Craft (Untrained) 1; Diplomacy 0; Disguise 0; Escape Artist -4; Forgery 1; Gather Information 0; Handle Animal 8; Heal 3; Hide -4; Intimidate 11; Jump 3; Knowledge (Arcana) 3; Knowledge (Religion) 2; Listen 3; Move Silently -4; Ride 12; Search 1; Sense Motive 3; Spellcraft 4; Spot 3; Survival 3; Swim 0;
Feats: Armor Proficiency (Heavy), Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Cleave, Combat Casting, Combat Expertise, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Sword (Two-Bladed)), Improved Critical (Sword (Two-Bladed)), Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder, Improved Trip, Knock Down, Martial Weapon Proficiency, Power Attack, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Tower Shield Proficiency, Weapon Focus (Sword (Two-Bladed)), Weapon Specialization (Sword (Two-Bladed))
Challenge Rating: 16
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Possessions: Belt of Giant Strength +4; Boots of Speed; Gauntlets of Ogre Power; Jok’s Dwarven Plate +4 (Spell Resistance); Jok’s Sword +4/Anarchic; Ring of Freedom of Movement; Ring of Mind Shielding;
Deity: None Domains: Chaos(You cast chaos spells at +1 caster level.) Evil(You cast evil spells at +1 caster level.)
Spells:
Spells per Day: (5/4+1/3+1/2+1/0/0/0/0/0/ DC:13+spell level)
Cleric – Known:
Level 0: Create Water, Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance, Inflict Minor Wounds, Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Resistance, Virtue
Level 1: Bane, Bless, Cause Fear, Command, Comprehend Languages, Cure Light Wounds, Curse Water, Deathwatch, Detect Chaos, Detect Evil, Detect Good, Detect Law, Detect Undead, Divine Favor, Doom, Endure Elements, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Inflict Light Wounds, Magic Stone, Magic Weapon, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Good, Protection from Good, Protection from Law, Protection from Law, Remove Fear, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Summon Monster I
Level 2: Aid, Align Weapon, Augury, Bear’s Endurance, Bull’s Strength, Calm Emotions, Cure Moderate Wounds, Darkness, Death Knell, Delay Poison, Desecrate, Desecrate, Eagle’s Splendor, Enthrall, Find Traps, Gentle Repose, Hold Person, Inflict Moderate Wounds, Make Whole, Owl’s Wisdom, Remove Paralysis, Resist Energy, Restoration, Lesser, Shatter, Shatter, Shield Other, Silence, Sound Burst, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Summon Monster II, Undetectable Alignment, Zone of Truth
Level 3: Animate Dead, Bestow Curse, Blindness/Deafness, Contagion, Continual Flame, Create Food and Water, Cure Serious Wounds, Daylight, Deeper Darkness, Dispel Magic, Glyph of Warding, Helping Hand, Inflict Serious Wounds, Invisibility Purge, Locate Object, Magic Circle against Good, Magic Circle against Good, Magic Circle against Law, Magic Circle against Law, Magic Vestment, Meld into Stone, Obscure Object, Prayer, Protection from Energy, Remove Blindness/Deafness, Remove Curse, Remove Disease, Searing Light, Speak with Dead, Stone Shape, Summon Monster III, Water Breathing, Water Walk, Wind Wall
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Character: Wallis Dal Grof (CR 6)
A pretty-boy by half-orc standards, Wallis sees himself as the ultimate half-orc swinger. In reality, his intimidating presence usually dictates how his actions turn out, which is usually for the worse.
He always wanted to be a bard, but realized he couldn’t sing or play any instruments, so he’s made a living starting fights at taverns. Somehow he’s kept up his pretty boy appearance, despite being half orc and half manic thug. He’s now picked up the drums a little, but still prefers to beat on the heads of his opponents.
Wallis usually attacks with dual shortspears, but occasionally opts for the longspear, especially when besieged by creatures larger than himself.
Wallis Dal Grof
Medium-size Male Half-orc
Fighter6
Hit Dice: (6d10)+18
Hit Points: 63
Initiative: +2
Speed: Walk 20 ft.
AC: 19 (flatfooted 18, touch 11)
Attacks: Longspear +1 (two handed) +11/+6;*Shortspear +4;*Shortspear (Thrown) +9/+4;*Shortspear +1 +6/+1;*Shortspear +1 (Thrown) +10/+5; ;
Damage: Longspear +1 (two handed) 1d8+7;*Shortspear 1d6+2;*Shortspear (Thrown) 1d6;*Shortspear +1 1d6+5;*Shortspear +1 (Thrown) 1d6+1; ;
Vision: Darkvision (60′)
Face / Reach: 5 ft. / 5 ft.
Special Qualities: Orc Blood
Saves: Fortitude: +8, Reflex: +4, Will: +4
Abilities: STR 18 (+4), DEX 14 (+2), CON 16 (+3), INT 14 (+2), WIS 14 (+2), CHA 8 (-1)
Skills: Appraise 2; Balance -3; Bluff -1; Climb -1; Concentration 3; Craft (Untrained) 2; Craft (Weaponsmithing) 5; Diplomacy 0; Disguise -1; Escape Artist -3; Forgery 2; Gather Information -1; Heal 2; Hide -3; Intimidate 6; Jump -7; Listen 2; Move Silently -3; Ride 2; Search 2; Sense Motive 2; Spot 2; Survival 2; Swim -6;
Feats: Armor Proficiency (Heavy), Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Cleave, Great Cleave, Martial Weapon Proficiency, Multiattack, Power Attack, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Tower Shield Proficiency, Weapon Focus (Shortspear, Spear)
Challenge Rating: 6
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Possessions: Dragonhide Plate; Longspear +1; Outfit (Traveler’s); Shortspear; Shortspear +1;
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Character: Torsten Danattaway (Lvl 6)
Torsten is a dancin’ fool who also plays the flute and sings songs of youth. Though he’s no spring chicken, he has strut his stuff on stages across Onuago and his new home in the upcoming town of Arowynne. He often performs in feathers, earning him the moniker “springin’ chicken!”
In combat, he tends to remain out of the fray, slinging stones at his enemies. When forced, he draws his longsword, shouts obscenities and charges.
Torsten Danattaway
Medium-size middle-age Male Human
Bard6
Hit Dice: (6d6)+6
Hit Points: 35
Initiative: +3
Speed: Walk 30 ft.
AC: 17 (flatfooted 14, touch 13)
Attacks: *Longsword +1 -1;*Sling +1 -2; ;
Damage: *Longsword +1 1d8+1;*Sling +1 1d4+1; ;
Vision:
Face / Reach: 5 ft. / 5 ft.
Special Qualities: Bardic knowledge (+10), Bardic music 10/day, Countersong (Su) for up to 10 rounds, Fascinate (Sp) can effect 2 creatures for up to 6 rounds, Inspire Competence (Su) +2 to skill checks for up to 2 minutes, Inspire Courage (Su) +1 to saves against charm or fear effects and +1 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls., May wear light armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance., Suggestion (Sp) Will DC 17 negates – does not count against Bardic Music uses
Saves: Fortitude: +5, Reflex: +8, Will: +6
Abilities: STR 10 (+0), DEX 17 (+3), CON 13 (+1), INT 19 (+4), WIS 12 (+1), CHA 18 (+4)
Skills: Appraise 6; Balance 6; Bluff 15; Climb -3; Concentration 1; Craft (Untrained) 4; Decipher Script 12; Diplomacy 14; Disguise 10; Escape Artist 5; Forgery 4; Gather Information 13; Heal 1; Hide 2; Intimidate 8; Jump 4; Listen 1; Move Silently 0; Perform (Dance) 13; Perform (Sing) 13; Perform (Wind Instruments) 13; Ride 3; Search 4; Sense Motive 6; Sleight of Hand 5; Spellcraft 9; Spot 1; Survival 1; Swim -6; Tumble 2;
Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Diligent, Extra Music, Great Fortitude, Persuasive, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency
Challenge Rating: 6
Alignment: Neutral Good
Possessions: Arrows (50); Musical Instrument (Flute); Boots of Striding and Springing; Bullets, Sling (50); Gloves of Dexterity +2; Leather +2; Longsword +1; Traveler’s Outfit; Sling +1;
Spells:
Spells per Day: (3/4/3/0/0/0/0/0/0/ DC:14+spell level)
Bard – Known:
Level 0: Daze, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Read Magic, Summon Instrument
Level 1: Charm Person, Confusion, Lesser, Feather Fall, Magic Mouth
Level 2: Heroism, Mirror Image, Sound Burst
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Character: Elfis Pressleaf (Lvl 4)
Always shakin’ his hips, this crazy elf speaks only out of the side of his mouth. Still, he’s a good ole boy, and people love him. He’s not much of fighter (more of a lover); most of the time he spent in the elven army he posed for paintings and entertained the other troops, earning him his nickname “tha que’eng,” elvish for “sequined leader” and often quoted “thenq’u, thenq’u faer’e u’mush,” elvish for “pompadoured and pampered i am.”
Though noone would say it to him (in fact many adore him for it), many despise his fashion sense. Still, this guy sings himself
into everyone’s hearts, his long, flowing sideburns hynotizing as they sway with his hips in tune with the music.
Favored songs:
Elfis Pressleaf
Medium-size Male Elf
Bard4
Hit Dice: (4d6)
Hit Points: 21
Initiative: +3
Speed: Walk 30 ft.
AC: 18 (flatfooted 15, touch 13)
Attacks: *Longsword +1 +5; ;
Damage: *Longsword +1 1d8+2; ;
Vision: Low-light
Face / Reach: 5 ft. / 5 ft.
Special Qualities: +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects., An elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it., Bardic knowledge (+7), Bardic music 8/day, Immunity to magic sleep effects., May wear light armor without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance.
Saves: Fortitude: +1, Reflex: +7, Will: +4
Abilities: STR 13 (+1), DEX 16 (+3), CON 11 (+0), INT 16 (+3), WIS 11 (+0), CHA 20 (+5)
Skills: Appraise 3; Autohypnosis 3; Balance 5; Bluff 11; Climb -2; Concentration 0; Craft (Untrained) 3; Diplomacy 12; Disguise 7; Escape Artist 7; Forgery 3; Gather Information 10; Heal 0; Hide 0; Intimidate 7; Jump -2; Listen 3; Move Silently 0; Perform (Dance) 6; Perform (Sing) 6; Perform (String Instruments) 6; Ride 3; Search 5; Sense Motive 7; Spellcraft 10; Spot 2; Survival 0; Swim -5; Tumble 4; Use Magic Device 11;
Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Combat Casting, Extra Music, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency
Challenge Rating: 4
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Possessions: Chain Shirt; Cloak of Charisma +2; Disguise Kit; Longsword +1; Musical Instrument (Lute); Outfit (Entertainer’s); Shield, Light;
Spells:
Spells per Day: (3/4/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/ DC:15+spell level)
Bard – Known:
Level 0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic, Summon Instrument
Level 1: Grease, Hideous Laughter, Magic Mouth
Level 2: Enthrall, Glossolalia
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NPC: Yamarra Sul-ýammůn (Lvl 10)
Rogue 7, Sorceror 3
Named for the Silver Moon, Yamarra is a “night-elf,” one of but a few elves who thrive under the cover of darkness. Other elves often retain a great deal of disdain for such night-elves, which forces them into lonely lives. Their eyes are often attuned to the moonlight, and Yamarra can see almost twice as far as other elves.
Spritely and nimble, Yamarra grew up as a traveling entertainer. Her acrobatic skills led her into a life as a trapeze artist and tightrope walker. She has perfect balance (natural Dex 22) and quick reflexes, often performing such stunts as juggling daggers on a tightrope while blindfolded!
Appearance: Yamarra wears her hair in a pony-tail, keeping it dyed black and tied back. She is always dressed in black.
Quotes:
Yamarra Sul-ýammůn
Medium-size Female Elf
Rogue7 Sorcerer3
Hit Dice: (7d6)+(3d4)+20
Hit Points: 65
Initiative: +6
Speed: Walk 30 ft.
AC: 24 (flatfooted 24, touch 20)
Attacks: *Longbow (Masterwork) +2 +13/+8; ;
Damage: *Longbow (Masterwork) +2 1d8; ;
Vision: Low-light
Face / Reach: 5 ft. / 5 ft.
Special Qualities: +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects., An elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it., Evasion (Ex), Immunity to magic sleep effects., Sneak Attack +4d6, Summon Familiar, Trap Sense (Ex) +2, Trapfinding, Uncanny Dodge (Dex bonus to AC)
Saves: Fortitude: +5, Reflex: +12, Will: +6
Abilities: STR 12 (+1), DEX 22 (+6), CON 14 (+2), INT 18 (+4), WIS 13 (+1), CHA 12 (+1)
Skills: Appraise 8; Balance 21; Bluff 1; Climb 5; Concentration 7; Craft (Untrained) 4; Diplomacy 1; Disguise 1; Escape Artist 19; Forgery 4; Gather Information 1; Heal 1; Hide 19; Intimidate 1; Jump 12; Listen 5; Move Silently 19; Open Lock 11; Ride 6; Search 6; Sense Motive 1; Sleight of Hand 19; Spellcraft 15; Spot 11; Survival 1; Swim 1; Tumble 21;
Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Dodge, Mobility, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Simple Weapon Proficiency
Challenge Rating: 10
Alignment: Neutral Good
Possessions: Arrows (50); Arrows +2 (50); Bag of Withholding (Type 1); Bedroll; Blowgun; Charcoal (1 piece); Dagger; Dart; Glove of Storing; Grappling Hook; Leather +2; Longbow (Masterwork) +2; Phase Ring;
Spells:
Spells per Day: (6/6/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/ DC:11+spell level)
Sorcerer – Known:
Level 0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic
Level 1: Animate Rope, Expeditious Retreat, Silent Image
Spells to acquire in the future: Invisibility, Tightrope (new spell, description to come), Silence Spell (new spell, description to come), Deodorize, Feather Fall
Rat familiar
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Information Gathering: Rumors Around Baron von Stieglitz
(this post has already been published in issue 3 of the Claw/Claw/Bite monthly)
Here are some rumors regarding the Baron, along with their accuracy.
DC 10: “St. Zek’s Day isn’t being held this year… This is a first… the Baron must be going through some hard times.”
DC 15: “The Baron has lost control of his men-at-arms. His forces are split into four competing factions and they now scour the countryside as bandits.”
DC 20: “They say the Baron has gone mad. He is now a savage shadow of his former self.”
DC 25: “I hear the Baron doesn’t leave his room anymore. He haunts his looted castle as a twisted creature of evil.”
If the players fail their Gather Information check, they get false or misleading information. This isn’t because the locals are intentionally attempting to fool the party. Rather it is because the party is talking to people that have themselves received information from questionable sources or second-, third-, and fourth-hand accounts.
If the party attempts a Gather Information and the check result is between 6 to 9, they hear partially accurate rumors:
“I’ve heard the Baron had an affair with a young servant woman. She’s having his illegitimate child.”
“The Baron’s not having the festival this year because his castle is haunted. One of the ghosts from his long-dead rivals, I hear.”
If the party attempts a Gather Information and the check result is between 1 to 5, they hear outright fabrications:
“I’ve heard tales of dragons in the Cyruk mountains. I’d beware.”
“The Baron is dead and one of his lieutenants is pretending to be him and ruling in his place.”
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Location: Onuago East Wharf
This is the dilapidated East Wharf. It’s much like the other wharf, but even more haunted. The air is still and cool, even at midday. The mist holds continual dominion, and the splintered husks of ships and what was once the boardwalk litters the shore.
Out of the creeping shadows will lunge a corrputed humanoid form.
Locations:
* Gnoll Den in an abandoned warehouse
* Old Shipwright’s Warehouse
* Otyughs in abandoned grain silo
* Back alleys
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Magic Item: Bag of Withholding
Acts like a Bag of Holding (actually is a bag of holding which casts phase object on the items, so the timing must be such that you can get the item at the right time). Holds twice the amount of a bag of holding, but has a 50% chance of not returning the item, or returning a random item. This is because the bag of withholding has a Phase Object (insert link) cast on its interior lining. The items phase in and out of the present as they oscillate forward one round and back one round.
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Spell Component: Magesilver (Very Rare)
Magesilver is a magical substance that, in its natural form, is a liquid, like mercury. It is used to enhance cetrain magical spells and items, especially ones of the Time Domain and the Transmutation School.
Originating from the Astral Plane, this metal is only available deep in the earth, where it fell to earth in meteorites. There are likely deposits deep under the ocean, but they are who knows where.
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Location: Harpy Point – Pirate Cove
Eventually, the party makes it out to the pirate cove, an abandoned smuggling port underneath Harpy Point. This is close to where this Old God holds dominion.
The sour smell of fermented seaweed assaults your nostrils as you enter the chamber. The boat shifts from a rough ride into a calm float, and you’re forced to paddle if you wish to move. Strangely dressed black lizard folk are loading crates into a ship that’s docked at the main dock.
The crates are the archaeological remains of an ancient civilization that the lizardmen have been unearthing under the sea. Think Atlantis. The goal is to remove all evidence of the ancient humans to solidify the old gods’ place in the world.
In the undersea, the party discovers demonic creatures in stasis, protected from the sea by bubbles. Here, they lie in wait, unaging, dimly seeing until they are awoken. What awakens them? Once they awaken, their full plan is revealed. What is it?
(this too is old, so we’ll have to go through it and update it as the story develops)
CURRENT NOTES:
possible encounters:
-colony of harpies
-colony of gargoyles / party of gargoyles – with some levels of f / s / r / rng ?
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