Good ole' 3.5 D&D Blood and Water

[Sikako J]

Blood and Water :Arc One

This will be a friendly mixture of Pathfinder and D&D 3.5, with a low restriction on classes or races. As GM/DM I will have the final say however as you can ask many of my long time players I am pretty liberal. As long as it doesn’t break the game have at it!

This story line will be thrusting you into the World of Norrath, into two (to four) Arcs that signal the change in the story that can be brought on by; party member death, major npc death, natural disaster, or simple awesomeness of your actions.
Arc one starts you on the eastern portion of the Commonlands recruited by the Duke of Freeport. Well not the Duke, as you are all relatively unknown, rather the guild leader sub commander. For what mission you say? To scout and report on the Crushfist Orc clan of course! The mission required four to five able bodied adventurers with the courage, steel, and tact to take on this mission.

-Basics-

Characters Start at lv 3
Stats: 4d6(take highest 3) and a free 17 to make up your lowest roll.
HP: 1st level max, roll for the other 2 levels.
Starting Gold- 3,250
Race Limiters: DM’s Decision, likely no Half-demon, no-half Angels or subset of those
Class Limiters: Heavy Summoning Class, other will be reviewed on a case by case
Feat Limiters: DM’s Decision
Posting Time Limit: Would like to make at least 1 post per 48-72 hours, but not required speed posting. Prefer content over quickness
Sheet Preference: 3.5e Mythweavers

Map: http://imageshack.us/a/img811/5827/eq3c.jpg

Quellious the Tranquil
Alignment: Neutral Good
Followers of Quellious the Tranquil seek peace. They are not strict pacifists, though, and will fight to defend themselves and their loved ones. The peace they seek is an inner one. They wish to know all there is to know about themselves and the world around them. They thirst for knowledge of their true selves and strive to help others attain enlightenment. It is through the sharing of this knowledge that they believe universal peace can be obtained. If every creature fully understood itself and its neighbors there would be no need for conflict and war. Followers of Quellious often follow a nomadic lifestyle, constantly seeking what there is to know and hoping to find themselves along the way.

Rodcet Nife the Primal Healer
Alignment: Lawful Good
Followers of the Prime Healer take a solemn oath to fight disease and death until one or the other finally claims them. They are very generous and humble, asking little more than that the recipients of their aid pass the kindness on to another. They are not content to deal with the effects of disease and death after they occur and vigorously seek to destroy the sources of these evils. Healers and mystics are typical followers but many noble rangers and paladins also have also taken the Nife Oath. They believe that, through faith in the Prime Healer, the wounded heart of the universe shall one day be mended and death's dark shadow will never be seen again

Karana the Rain Keeper
Alignment: True Neutral
Followers of Karana, the Rainkeeper, believe in the absolute power of storms. They worship the life-giving power of the rain and respect the destructive force of a sandstorm or hurricane. Typical followers of Karana are rural humanoids - farmers, ranchers, hunters, and the like. They will often offer strangers shelter from the elements. Many of Karana's followers live a nomadic lifestyle, traveling where the winds take them. They are humble, generous people who value strength and honesty and brook no disrespect of Karana or of his work for they know it is only through his wisdom and kindness that all of Norrath is not consumed in an eternal tempest

Tunare the Mother of All
Alignment: Neutral Good
Tunare appears as a very attractive older humanoid female wearing flowing robes and a crown of vines and leaves. Tunare is very protective of what she considers to be one of Her finest achievements, the good elf races of Norrath. As part of an agreement with Brell Serilis and Prexus and in response to the arrogance of Veeshan in claiming Norrath for her own, Tunare created the High Elves and the Wood Elves of Norrath.

Erollisi Marr the Queen of Love
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Followers of Erollisi Marr, the Queen Of Love, cling to the belief that love conquers all. It should be pointed out that while love is a generally peaceful concept, Erollisi worshippers are not pacifists. They would like to live in a world where everyone loves everyone else and violence does not exist but they are not naive enough to think that Norrath is that world. They are passionately devoted to people, places and ideas and are more than willing to fight and die to preserve those things. The dream of every follower of Erollisi is to die in the selfless defense of someone or something they love. Many paladins hear the true calling of their hearts and follow Erollisi Marr

Brell Serilis, the Duke of Below
Alignment: Good Neutral
Followers of the Duke of Below find true happiness in the caves, caverns and tunnels that permeate the belly of Norrath, but this is one of few points upon which all followers of Brell can agree. The Runny Eye Clan of goblins claim he is their father, much to the disgust of the dwarves of Kaladim who are certain that only the dwarves are the true children of Serilis. The vicious gnolls of Split Paw disagree entirely, for was it not Brell who sculpted them out of the sacred Clay of Cosgrove? Followers of Brell Serilis, in one form or another, can be found nearly anywhere you enter the Underfoot of Norrath

Bristlebane the King of Thieves
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Followers of Bristlebane believe in having fun, at the expense of nearly all else. Bards, rogues, jesters, gamblers and gypsies are all typical followers. They are almost always very charming, clever, and witty, traits which all Bristlebane followers should strive to have. Mischief in all its forms is encouraged. Practical jokes are performed as if they are the highest of rituals. Very few of Bristlebane's followers are outright wicked in their desires but it is best to keep at least one eye on your purse if they are about. And never let one deal you a hand of King's Court

Mithaniel Marr, the Truthbringer
Alignment: Lawful Good
The Followers of Mithaniel Marr believe that valor is what separates civilized beings from beasts. His followers live by a strict moral code that prizes truth, honor, and charity. They are champions of the downtrodden and the most noble of warriors. His followers strive to rid Norrath of all things dark and evil, often sacrificing themselves in this never ending quest. They will not rest until the day when all of Norrath is cleansed in Mithaniel's light. They take themselves and their duty very seriously, and have little patience for mischief or mayhem. Many paladins are devout servants of Mithaniel Marr.

Rallos Zek the Warlord
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
The followers of Rallos Zek, the Warlord, believe in survival of the strong and death to the weak. The heart of a true follower of Zek yearns for strength, courage, but above all, victory. They believe that the heat of battle is the only place and time where enlightenment can be gained, that the universe was formed by conflict and in conflict it will end, with the victors feasting upon the remains of their fallen enemy. No respect or regard is given to the dead, for if they were worthy their hearts would still pump blood through their veins and not upon the soil of Norrath. The followers of Zek are almost exclusively warriors

Cazic-Thule the Fear Bringer
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Followers of the Faceless, fear their Lord and believe that only by causing terror in others will they be spared his vengeful wrath. Fear rules their lives and through fear they rule the lives of others. Pain, misery, violence, torture, living sacrifice - these are the tools of a Cazicite. Many lizardman tribes are devout followers of Cazic-Thule, but his number of humanoid followers grows daily, a cold shadow slowly engulfing the bright spots of Norrath in a nightmare of horror and pain.

Solusek Ro the Burning Prince
Alignment: True Neutral
The Followers of Solusek Ro believe in the raw and unbridled power of fire. Fire birthed the world and in fire shall it be consumed. True aggressive action is the only way for one to obtain what is desired. Power is gained by superior force. Followers of Ro have little fear. They are bold and brash, and say what they mean, and do what they say. Social graces are something they neither possess nor desire. They demand the respect of their peers and more often than not, earn it as well. Those who seek true elemental power follow Solusek Ro, and thus many wizards turn to his burning embrace

Innoruuk the Prince of Hate
Alignment: Neutral Evil (no Good)
Followers of Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate, include nearly the entire dark elven race who regard him as their "Father". They believe that hate is a creative force, or rather "THE" creative force in the universe - creativity born of destruction. Love and kindness are tools for those too ignorant to know what they want or too cowardly to do what is necessary to obtain it. They believe that it is only through the total disdain of your enemies that you can gain true power over them. Pity and mercy have no power when confronted with contempt and viciousness. It is the honest belief of the followers of Innoruuk that if they were to hate strongly enough, they could destroy all of Norrath

Continent of Antonic

Quenos City of Half-Orc and Humans: Nearly all know the only reason the corrupt council of Quenos houses the half-orc is to use them as shock troops should war come to pass. This city of Humans is the stark opposite of Freeport demanding bloodlines be shown with setting up shop or requesting to purchase land.

Rivervale the Hidden City of Halflings: Is made of “Halfling holes” and is almost always covered in a blanket of mist. The Halflings have always been keen at hiding, the fact their city is nigh unmarkable on a map, protected from any scrying attempt and is hidden by thick forest an sheer rock face. Only those that are playful in spirit can find the city.

Freeport the City of Trade: Primarily Human and Half-Elves, takes a liberal approach to most races shunned by others. Half-races call this place home due to the open mindedness of the ruling council that is focused more on trade than prestige.

Halas the City of the Barbarians: A city in the ice, it is harsh and rugged as the Barbarians themselves. Few venture far enough north to see them.

Neriak the City of Dark Elves: What some would call evil, the slave trading Dark Elves are a recluse race that tend to matter most find unsavory. The underground city has not and shall not be seen by another race beside the Dark Elves themselves.

Oggok city of Ogres, like its residents, is large and simplistic. There is little to speak of for paved roads or architecture. Those who aren't killed on sight (at the site where they're seen) will notice how oddly open the city is; buildings are surprisingly rare on most areas of the city. Most homes and shops are basic stone huts, and are sparsely situated throughout the city. More civilized visitors might mistake Oggok for a campground rather than a city.

The Continent of the Faydwer

Flethiwe the City of the High Elves: A remarkable work of beauty crafted over the years by the city still holds strong as a shining beacon in the Far East.

Akkanon the City of Gnomes is a place of alchemical and artificer experimentations. It is the sight of many a wonders, although many keep away for safety.

Kaladim the City of the Dwarves is carved into the Butcherblock Mountains and is a testament to their crafting ability. Only those who wish to conduct trade or proven friends of the Dwarves enter into the stone city past the first section that is open to visitors.

::Accpeted Character::
Locke Carnelia, Human Warblade (Mythweaversheet in process)
Ozwald Onyxeyes, Dwarf Paragon
Pash, Whisper Gnome Spelltheif
ADAMUS, Warforged Fighter

- Questions and Answers? –
Feel free to ask!

[Agent B52]

My base rolls:

STR: 17
DEX: 16
CON: 17
INT: 14
WIS: 14
CHA: 12

The bonus 17 swaps out for the ten, leaving my constitution at 17 without racial modifiers. I will continue working on my CS, expect to be done in a day or so for the basics, plus a little extra time for the backstory.

[Knighthawk]

I was thinking of being a dwarf from the Lavaform mountains, what say You DM?

[Agent B52]

Many thanks for that starting gold bit Knighthawk, I am still deciding what to spend it on. In the meantime, my CS so far. Comments would be appreciated.

My HP rolls: 5, 5, adding con bonus brings that up to 18, plus another 14 for the starting HP rounds off to a nice 32 HP

[Sikako J]

I was thinking of being a dwarf from the Lavaform mountains, what say You DM?

Would be interesting, there actually is a faction of chaotic dwarves that live there. You could be a mainline dwarf (from Butcherblock/Kaladim) or a splitline (Lavaform), either would be good.

[Durandal]

DM:

I'd like to play a Warblade.

Is that acceptable?

STR 17, DEX 16, CON 16, INT 17, WIS 14, CHA 12

Put the 17 in Str, as you can see.

[Knighthawk]

Many thanks for that starting gold bit Knighthawk, I am still deciding what to spend it on. In the meantime, my CS so far. Comments would be appreciated.

My HP rolls: 5, 5, adding con bonus brings that up to 18, plus another 14 for the starting HP rounds off to a nice 32 HP

Sikako Has different starting gold. Check with OP of the interest check.

- - - Updated - - -

DM, Runesmith, races of stone, page 118. Opinions?
I'm thinking dwarf paragon3 wizard 2

[Sikako J]

DM:

I'd like to play a Warblade.

Is that acceptable?

STR 17, DEX 16, CON 16, INT 17, WIS 14, CHA 12

Put the 17 in Str, as you can see.

Warblade seems doable, would fit this world quite well. What race are you thinking?

[Knighthawk]

what is a warblade?

[Durandal]

Human.

I don't really play much other than humans, really.

A Warblade is from the Tome of Battle splatbook.

It's like a Fighter, except meaner.