[OOC] CHAMPIONS of DRAYDON ⚔️

[Scrivener]

CHAMPIONS of DRAYDON

ORIGINAL INTEREST THREAD

WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING NEW PLAYERS!

[Scrivener]

AROUND THE TAVERN...

RUMORS

Word from the under city is that the Thieves Guild are facing a competition. A new band of cutthroats looking to take hold of Draydon for themselves.

Calimshan Black Raiders are alleged to be lurking about in the ports and Harbor District. The mass of writhing tattoos and markings across their bodies said to be proof.

The city is rattled by a long list of mass disappearances in the Common District over the past few months. Rumors persist of blood mage involvement despite the city guards’ attempt at diffusing such fears.

A mage of the Academy is looking for someone outside of the Questers Guild to retrieve a specific artifact from an island off the coast of Draydon.

NEWS

The Temple of Ilmatter in the Commons District has reported grave robbery, as the embalmed corpses of several recently deceased women have been removed from burial. The city guard are leading an inquiry.

An entire retinue of Holy Paladins of Ilmatter have gone missing in the Sword Mountains while allegedly hunting a coven of fiend worshippers.

NOTABLE REGULARS

[Scrivener]

CODEX

(Canon lore.)

PLACES

Faerûn
The Sword Coast
The Sword Mountains
The Mere of Dead Men

RELIGION

The Triad
Tyr
Torm
Ilmater
Bane, The Black Lord
Loviatar

[Scrivener]

@Whoami@La Fleur@Hellion@Rockin Strings@Ghost Shadow

[Whoami]

I'll have my CS migrated over either later tonight or tomorrow. I'm busy with Christmas parties tonight

[kersel]

Interested! Are there any roles in particular that need filling?

[Scrivener]

Interested! Are there any roles in particular that need filling?

@kersel

We could use a ranger/assassin type or another mage. Perhaps another heavy?...

It’s up to you though.

[Rockin Strings]

Killin Ernin

-Character Full Name: Killin Ernin
-Gender: Male
-Race: Dragonborn
-Height: 4"11'
-Weight: 125
-Main Class: Sorceror
-Subclass: Wizard
-Appearance:

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-Short Biography: Killin was born to an elven mother and Dragonborn father in a small high elf city that almost never let anyone else in. From a young age, Killin was seen as an outcast by children his own age because he could spit lightning at anyone, whether on purpose or accident was up for debate half the time. However, he also showed a great knack for spellwork and thus began a little training. Word of the child prodigy got around a little to some of the other nearby cities and it wasn't more than a year before a powerful high elf wizard came to recruit Killin for the guild.

Killin was happy to go but sad to leave his parents. He wrote them nearly every day, allowing them to keep up with his life. Then came the first guild job that took him to a new place. He was a little shy at first but was quick to befriend the human who had asked for a mage to help decipher some ancient draconic texts. It turned out to be a hero's journal and Killin was more than happy to read the story inside to the human.

Many of the jobs took him to, if not near, Waterdeep. He liked those jobs the best because those jobs gave him a chance to see his friends he'd made. There were a couple of particular jobs where he was working with a mercenary to protect something while the local mage who had hired them was traveling from Waterdeep to Draydon.

Over the next few years, he was trained as both a sorcerer and a wizard, being able to cast most spells both ways. Despite his young age, he is a powerful mage and a great strategist. He is, however, still a child and is easily distracted by fun games, such as chess.

-Personality Description: Killin stands at just under 5 feet tall, which isn't uncommon for a 12-year-old bronze Dragonborn, and weighs a bit more than you'd expect by looking at him. By what he wears, he's obviously a mage. Long robes and cloaks cover his body, leaving only his head, hands, and winged back uncovered. Other than his bronze scales and draconic features, the only other notable things about his appearance are the two horns that spike back from the front, smaller horns that decorate the back of his jaw, and aquatic looking fins along the back of his neck and tail.

-Why have you come to Draydon? Despite being born to an elven settlement and raised in a mage's guild, his favorite place to relax is a small tavern in a small town on the edge of Draydon. While there, he often finds magical jobs for himself and the other members of the guild that bring in coin to keep everyone happy and not hungry. While traveling, he became sort-of a member of the Quester's Guild, though still prioritizes the Mage's Guild as more of a familial bond.

-Character Fighting Style: Spell-slinger (Sorcerer/Wizard)
-Primary Armament: Robes
-Secondary Armament: None
-Inventory Items: Spell components, normal traveling items, food.
-Coin Purse: 250

[Lord Wyron]

I assume our existent characters from the last iteration can just be automatically ported over into the Char thread?? Lol

[Kalmar]

I shall attempt to join this.

Edit: Here is what I have now. Still a WIP.

Edit2: Now it is done.

Gorim

Name: Gorim
Race: Dwarf
Gender: Male

Height: 4'9"
Weight: 200lbs

Main Class: Rogue.
Subclass: Assassin.

Appearance:


Biography:
While dwarves are normally seen as a deeply principled people, no race is without its scoundrels and criminals. Gorim was born a street rat, who as a boy wound up in the service of a dwarven crime lord. He began his criminal career as a pickpocket, but as he grew older he moved on to burglaries, and eventually assassination. The latter he was especially well-suited for, and took a secret joy in.

He became the crime lord's most trusted and efficient agent, and as a reward for his service, a pair of enchanted boots were bestowed upon him: they would allow him to jump to unnatural heights and land safely on his feet. With this gift, his efficiency as a killer only increased, and it was whispered that no target was beyond his reach. Gorim revelled in this reputation, yet despite his infamy, the thought of betraying his boss never crossed his mind. He was happy with his place.

Unfortunately, it was not to last. Gorim's boss was eventually poisoned, and his lieutenants began squabbling amongst each other to replace him. Gorim could have made his own claim, but he had no interest in running a criminal enterprise. Instead he chose one candidate, and personally assassinated all rivals. Yet the candidate he chose was paranoid, and tried to have Gorim killed soon after. The attempt failed, so Gorim killed him in return. The poorer districts of his city soon fell into chaos, becoming a free-for-all between the now leaderless criminals.

It was at this point that Gorim decided it was time to leave the city behind... but not without performing one last act to leave his mark on the city's history. He assassinated the city's ruling lord, sparking a succession crisis, as that lord was the last of his clan. Only then did his home city behind, seeking a new life on the surface.

Life on the surface brought complications, however. Although Gorim had not wished to change his ways, he found that he had to. In a world of humans, dwarves stood out, and so if a dwarf was seen fleeing the scene of the crime, he was a natural suspect. Furthermore, he lacked the protection or connections necessary to reliably find assassination contracts. So, he had to be more careful.

Why have you come to Draydon?:
After a long period of travel, Gorim eventually settled in the city of Draydon, where he took to legal work; acting as a mercenary or a private investigator. He considered such work beneath him, however, and couldn't help but occasional revert to his old lifestyle. From time to time he would burglarize a merchant's estate, or murder a particularly sleazy nobleman. He did his utmost to be subtle, as he could not afford to be seen.

Personality Description:
Gorim is a man who thoroughly enjoys his work. He takes deep satisfaction from outwitting others. Sneaking past guards, robbing greedy merchants, besting a foe in combat, or killing a supposedly untouchable target. All these things and more bring him an almost giddy sort of joy. Internally, he is in a constant struggle between a need to be cautious and to avoid attracting the law's attention, and a desire to show off his talents and strike fear into the hearts of the city's citizens.

In his everyday life he presents himself as a jovial and generous. He is eager to help those he considers friends, and from time to time he will give a coin to a beggar or buy drinks for strangers at the tavern. He is a friend to the lower classes or to fellow outsiders of the city, and harbours a resentment toward those in positions of authority - especially those who abuse their power. Those of more refined background may view him as ill-mannered and uneducated.

Character Fighting Style:
Unlike most dwarves, Gorim relies on agility and dexterity rather than brute strength. Although he generally prefers to remain hidden and strike from the shadows, when he does show himself on the battlefield he is a whirlwind. His stout dwarven stature grants him a lower center of gravity which allows him to nimbly dodge attacks, and his enchanted boots enable him to leap over the heads of his foes with acrobatic proficiency. He is a climber as well, and will often take to rooftops in order to get the drop on his foes.

Primary Armanent: A mithril shortsword.
Secondary Armanent: A steel shortsword.

Inventory Items:
-An enchanted pair of boots which enable Gorim to jump higher; enough to just barely pass over the head of an average height human.
-A concealable blackjack which he uses exclusively for knocking out unsuspecting targets from behind.
-A pair of smoke bombs.
-A rope with a grappling hook.
-A set of lockpicks.
-A waterskin.

Coin Purse: 200 gold.

[Kalmar]

Hmm... seems at least two characters are already Rogues. Maybe I'll do something else.

[Scrivener]

I assume our existent characters from the last iteration can just be automatically ported over into the Char thread?? Lol

@Ghost Shadow

Yes. At least for those of you who were in the original.

Everyone else needs to post their characters here first for approval.

[Scrivener]

@Not Fishing

I like your character. Approved!

However, if you wish to create a different character, have at it!

[Skull]

I’d like to join in too if it’s not already full. If so, I’d probably roll with a mage character. Realized in all my years of RPing, I never played as one lol.

[Lord Wyron]

Alright, Renault's CS has been reposted in the Char tab with a few minor edits, mostly polishes, grammar fixes, changed his shield to a dagger, etc. Otherwise it's a direct port!

[Kalmar]

>character picture is literally jaime lanniser

Nice.

Hmm... I'm considering a Drow Arcane Archer as an alternative character. I'm doing some reading about Drows on the Forgotten Realms wiki.

[Dark Light]

So joining the group seemed to be an issue last time so I’m happy to start off ‘with’ anybody if they are keen!?
Traveling companion ect;

[Scrivener]

So joining the group seemed to be an issue last time so I’m happy to start off ‘with’ anybody if they are keen!?
Traveling companion ect;

@Dark Light

If you can’t get a partner or would rather go solo, I can hook you up with an NPC.

This goes for anyone else as well.

[Scrivener]

@Whoami@La Fleur@Hellion@Rockin Strings@Ghost Shadow@kersel@Not Fishing@Skull

As today is Christmas Eve and tomorrow is Christmas, everyone enjoy your holiday(s)!

I realize you all may or may not have plans after Christmas itself. One way or another, I plan to wait for a few days to kick start things. Regarding the IC that is.

I’ll still be online daily even late on Christmas Day. For those of you still quarrying in regards to your characters and whatnot feel free to PM me or we can discuss things here modestly. I plan for the IC will begin sometime this weekend. The absolute earliest being Friday.

Enjoy your holidays and I shall be here. Well, accept for roughly five to six hours Christmas Day. Family time with presents, cheese, wine, and other orderves and assorted fatty Christmas treats.

Merry Christmas, Happy Winter Soltice and whatnot.

Pardon my sloppy typing/grammar the wine dibbling has started early. Ahhh, sweet red... 🍷

[Scrivener]

@Ghost Shadow

Got it. Nice work there.

@Not Fishing

Take your time.