Carrot

Arena Chat Thread

@Doc Doctor I have a paragon-of-justice type superhero character in the works, if you'd be interested in facing your wizard off against that type of character.

The Manacles of Destruction - Loosely Based Dungeons and Dragons 3.5

@ElGainsborough I'm still interested, just taking a bit to figure out the system. My OS (windows 10) can't seem to download interactive PDF files either, so I'm trying to find a workaround for that.

Interest Check - The Manacles of Destruction, A Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

I was planning on rolling up an Elf Paladin. Not sure subtype of Elf just yet.

Interest Check - The Manacles of Destruction, A Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

I am very interested, though I will admit I am new to both D&D 3.5 (I've only played 4 and 5e) as well as the concept of PbP DnD.

Star Wars: Revanchism [KOTOR era]

Being shot out onto a dustball in a modified escape pod barely bigger than himself to seize a gigantic war machine was hardly where or how Par''brishan'Zahed though he'd find himself supporting the war effort. He dreamed of fighting bitter battles on heavily populated planet, valiantly protecting those who could not protect themselves. Then again, he wasn't really sure what he had expected when he signed onto the Revanchist movement. Would anyone remember him? Would they call him a coward for fleeing to the Mid Rim, for abandoning from his duties as a Jedi? That was an anxiety that had been brewing in Par ever since he set his robes aflame in that Dubrillion fields, all those years ago. Fortunately, most of the Jedi recruits had seemed younger than him, idealistic Padawans and Knights with the same burning desire to protect others with their actions, rather than their ideals.

A cold feeling stirred in the pit of Par's stomach. He had seen violence before -- too much violence, some might say --, but he had never participated in full-scale warfare. He shifted uncomfortably; calling IRSOG 37's operation full-scale might be a bit of a stretch, and the words networked autoblaster and turbolaser batteries didn't exactly inspire confidence. Par took a moment to examine his surroundings. The sterile ship. The sound of Republic troopers and Jedi alike preparing for the encounter below the only thing giving the cold room life. The soldiers, some of them freshly recruited, sealed inside faceless helmets to become nameless war-machines that so eerily resembled their Mandalorian foes.

Mandalorian, too -- that was another word that caused his stomach to churn. They had been the ones to shatter the Order-instilled belief that Jedi were somehow above those blind to the force. The sight of his master succumbing to bolt after bolt after bolt of laser fire dispelled that illusion in seconds, as did feeling of the same happen to him seconds later. It took Par a moment to get that terrible image out of his mind, hand grazing over the part of his chest wehre the scars he gained that day ached with a phantom pain. He took a deep breath. "Thirty minutes to jump." Now wasn't the time to be getting second thoughts. His hand moved from his chest to brush over his set of lightsabers nostalgically; he concentrated on the comforting weight of the blaster pistol at his side. He had grown in six years.

He hoped it would make him ready for what awaited them below.

Star Wars: Revanchism [KOTOR era]

Par'brishan'Zahed

Par'brishan'Zahed

"My future is my mine to decide. I ain't about to bow down to fate, and neither should you."

Par || Devaronian || 25 || Padawan (former) || Devaron || Force Sensitive

Appearance:

Possessing reddish-orange skin, a hairless scalp, and the signature horns common of his species, Par stands at a relatively modest height of 5'7, with a fairly muscular frame concealed under the tan cloak he keeps around him almost constantly. A pair of gold earrings pierce his earlobes- jewelry which at one point he wore to signify his Padawan status, as males of his species are incapable of growing hair and thus cannot wear a braid. He is further adorned by a pair of a dark brown, shin-high boots, as well as gloves of the same color; the right glove has a comlink in the wrist. Fastened to the left side of his belt are two lightsabers; his own and his former master's. His DL-22 blaster pistol hangs on his right hip. Underneath his cloak, his torso is peppered with the scars of laser bolts, as well as one of a long slash extending from his right shoulder to his abdomen, trophies of his near-fatal encounter with a group of marauding Madalorians six years ago. A pazzak deck is one of his most prized possessions - he supplemented modest earnings by gambling while in hiding- and he keeps it concealed in a pocket of his cloak.

Skills/Abilities:

• Lightsaber combat
  
  Due to a recent six-year drought in his Jedi training, Par has cast his traditional (and largely ineffectual) Form I training aside in favor of an entirely improvisational style that utilizes quick, successive strikes that are frequently supplemented with punches, kicks, the use of his blaster, blows from the hilt of his lightsaber, and even force powers such as force push and pull (utilized in an offensive manner that inflicts blunt damage upon enemies). The unorthodox nature of his moveset can throw many opponents off guard, although his reckless and instinctive movements can be easily countered by more experienced foes that can analyze his style. While Par does indeed possess two lightsabers, he has never studied Jar'kai and prefers to use his master's green-bladed lightsaber in sudden surprise attacks to close out fights quickly, or as a back-up in case anything happens to his main saber; he is unable of wielding both at the same time effectively in protracted engagements.
• Force powers
  
  As a trained Jedi Padawan, Par has access to the standard set of telekinesis powers, as well as powers that enhance his movement such as force jump. While his ability to use the force to interact with the physical realm is considerable, his emphatic abilities - such as sensing life, emotions, or the ability to heal - are almost non-existent.
• During his years in hiding, Par developed skills as a competent pilot and his more than capable of flying a variety of vessels, from small fighting ships to large freighters.
• In the years since his separation from the Jedi Order, Par has come to rely on his blaster pistol almost as much as his lightsaber, and is an accurate shot.
• Par is a gambler and pazzak player of modest skill.

Equipment:

• Par's lightsaber (single blade, blue)
• Master's lightsaber (single blade, green)
• Padded cloak (The garment is armored enough to protect his shoulders and upper torso from a glancing laser bolt or lightsaber blow, but not from a direct hit by anything stronger than a low-grade blaster pistol.)
• BlasTech DL-22 laser pistol
• Comlink
• Piloting googles
• Standard Republic issue ration kit
• Pazzak deck

Personality:

For much of his life, Par has traversed the galaxy on his own and has had little in terms of guidance. This has lead him to be slow to trust, quick to hold grudges, and deeply suspicious of authority figures. Despite the caution he displays when dealing with others, he is extremely reckless and straightforward when it comes to getting what he wants to the point of tunnel vision. He has little regard for consequences when perusing something he personally desires, least of all personal injury -- this stubbornness has gotten Par into many scrapes in the past, although it is also responsible for many of his personal victories over those who would deny him what he wants. Above all else, Par values his personal agency, and rejects philosophies or ideology that suggest his fate is predetermined. By extension, he also vehemently despises institutions that would deny innocents of their freedoms, such as criminal groups that deal in sentient trafficking (slavery) or governments that oppress their people. With a burning desire to protect and uphold the personal freedoms of others, Par fights against these organizations whenever he can.

History:

It's not uncommon for a Devoranian to be born without a father -- it's the norm, in fact. Consumed with an unceasing desire for fame and adventure, Devoranian males frequently take to the stars after starting a family, leaving the mother to care for their young. Par experienced this desire from very early on, though what separated him from others of his species was the goal for his adventures. Par sought to find his father among the stars, and to achieve this end, snuck off-world on a visiting freighter. At age eight, however, he wasn't particularly stealthy, and was quickly discovered by the freighter's crew after a day or two. Deciding it would be too costly to preform a hyper-drive jump back to Devoran and taking pity on the youth, the crew put Par to work. During his stay on the ship, Par's at-the-time unknown force sensitivity made him a surprisingly valuable asset. He was unusually strong for his age, and had an uncanny ability to find lost objects around the ship. Unbeknownst to him, however, the "freighters" were high-profile spice traffickers, and were apprehended about eight months after Par joined them by a Jedi investigator and a contingent of Republic soldiers. While the other members of his crew were arrested, the Jedi investigator detected Par's force sensitivity. With the reasoning they could hardly arrest an eight-year old, the investigator was permitted to take the Devornian youth to Coruscant for training.

Still desperate to find his father, Par resented this sudden change in direction. As a child, however, he didn't possess a huge amount of autonomy and had little choice but to accept his new circumstances. That didn't stop them from resenting them, and his rebellious and hot-headed nature would prove problematic in his training and cause his instructors to regard him as an exceptionally poor student, despite a relatively high affinity with the force. Par seemed destined for a life in the Jedi Service Corps until Tor Anethma, a Twi'lek Jedi Knight saw what he perceived as great potential in the youth and implored the council to allow him to take on Par as a student. Beliving a relatively young master that Par could relate to would help cool his anger and impulsiveness. They were right, and Anethma's methods proved largely successful in subduing Par's more passion-fueled traits. Par studied under Anethma for two years, from age seventeen to nineteen. Shortly after Par was experienced enough that Anethma began taking him on more dangerous missions, the pair was sent (as many Jedi were at the time) to investigate a series of Mandalorian raids on republic-controlled territories in the Outer Rim. Their intelligence lead the Knight and his Padawan straight into an ambush. The Mandalorians, while they lost a large chunk of their squadron, managed to slaughter the small, surprised and outflanked Republic force. Anethma was killed in the fighting, while Par was severely wounded, presumed to be and left for dead. When the locals of the Dubrillion settlement the ambush took place on investigated the scene, they discovered the Devoranian was still alive and nursed him back to health. Stuck in hiding in the Mandalorian-infested region, Par eventually gave up his ambitions of contacting the Republic after a year of residing in and working a variety of jobs around the settlement where he had been attacked. Realizing being presumed dead by the Jedi Order gave him a lot of time (and freedom) to resume the search of his father, Par burned his Jedi robes, hid his and his master's lightsabers away, and saved up enough credits for a ship that sent him to the relatively safe Inner Rim. While looking for his father, Par went under the name Anetmalash in tribute to his late master, and worked as a freelance pilot and bounty hunter, his attunement to the force quickly allowing him to make a name for himself and giving him an advantage over more experienced competitors.

Par wouldn't be able to hide from his past forever, though; as the Mandalorians grew more and more bold, Par witnessed more attacks. Like many others at the time, he came to resent the Jedi Order for its refusal to prevent the suffering of loyal Republic citizens. The start of the Revanchist movement changed his opinion, and after a few weeks of consideration, he took up arms, reclaiming his old identity to defend the liberty of the citizens of the Republic.

Relationships and Acquaintances:
None yet! Would sure like to develop some, though.

Star Wars: Revanchism [KOTOR era]

So, I posted. Just trying to get the ball rolling. If anyone is willing to buddy up with my padawan, I'm more than willing to make it work.

@Jester

If you're in need of a buddy, Par is happy to provide.

Star Wars: Revanchism [KOTOR era]

At long last.

Par'brishan'Zahed

Par'brishan'Zahed

"My future is my mine to decide. I ain't about to bow down to fate, and neither should you."

Par || Devaronian || 25 || Padawan (former) || Devaron || Force Sensitive

Appearance:

Possessing reddish-orange skin, a hairless scalp, and the signature horns common of his species, Par stands at a relatively modest height of 5'7, with a fairly muscular frame concealed under the tan cloak he keeps around him almost constantly. A pair of gold earrings pierce his earlobes- jewelry which at one point he wore to signify his Padawan status, as males of his species are incapable of growing hair and thus cannot wear a braid. He is further adorned by a pair of a dark brown, shin-high boots, as well as gloves of the same color; the right glove has a comlink in the wrist. Fastened to the left side of his belt are two lightsabers; his own and his former master's. His DL-22 blaster pistol hangs on his right hip. Underneath his cloak, his torso is peppered with the scars of laser bolts, as well as one of a long slash extending from his right shoulder to his abdomen, trophies of his near-fatal encounter with a group of marauding Madalorians six years ago. A pazzak deck is one of his most prized possessions - he supplemented modest earnings by gambling while in hiding- and he keeps it concealed in a pocket of his cloak.

Skills/Abilities:

• Lightsaber combat
  
  Due to a recent six-year drought in his Jedi training, Par has cast his traditional (and largely ineffectual) Form I training aside in favor of an entirely improvisational style that utilizes quick, successive strikes that are frequently supplemented with punches, kicks, the user of his blaster blows from the hilt of his lightsaber, and even force powers such as force push and pull, utilized in an offensive manner that inflicts blunt damage upon enemies. The unorthodox nature of his moveset can throw many opponents off guard, although his reckless and instinctive movements can be easily countered by more experienced foes that can analyze his style. While Par does indeed possess two lightsabers, he has never studied Jar'kai and prefers to use his master's green-bladed lightsaber in sudden surprise attacks to close out fights quickly, or as a back-up in case anything happens to his main saber; he is unable of wielding both at the same time effectively in protracted engagements.
• Force powers
  
  As a trained Jedi Padawan, Par has access to the standard set of telekinesis powers, as well as powers that enhance his movement such as force jump. While his ability to use the force to interact with the physical realm is considerable, his emphatic abilities - such as sensing life, emotions, or the ability to heal - are almost non-existent.
• During his years in hiding, Par developed skills as a competent pilot and his more than capable of flying a variety of vessels, from small fighting ships to large freighters.
• In the years since his separation from the Jedi Order, Par has come to rely on his blaster pistol almost as much as his lightsaber, and is an accurate shot.
• Par is a gambler and pazzak player of modest skill.

Equipment:

• Par's lightsaber (single blade, blue)
• Master's lightsaber (single blade, green)
• Padded cloak (The garment is armored enough to protect his shoulders and upper torso from a glancing laser bolt or lightsaber blow, but not from a direct hit by anything stronger than a low-grade blaster pistol.)
• BlasTech DL-22 laser pistol
• Comlink
• Piloting googles
• Standard Republic issue ration kit
• Pazzak deck

Personality:

For much of his life, Par has traversed the galaxy on his own and has had little in terms of guidance. This has lead him to be slow to trust, quick to hold grudges, and deeply suspicious of authority figures. Despite the caution he displays when dealing with others, he is extremely reckless and straightforward when it comes to getting what he wants to the point of tunnel vision. He has little regard for consequences when perusing something he personally desires, least of all personal injury -- this stubbornness has gotten Par into many scrapes in the past, although it is also responsible for many of his personal victories over those who would deny him what he wants. Above all else, Par values his personal agency, and rejects philosophies or ideology that suggest his fate is predetermined. By extension, he also vehemently despises institutions that would deny innocents of their freedoms, such as criminal groups that deal in sentient trafficking (slavery) or governments that oppress their people. With a burning desire to protect and uphold the personal freedoms of others, Par fights against these organizations whenever he can.

History:

It's not uncommon for a Devoranian to be born without a father -- it's the norm, in fact. Consumed with an unceasing desire for fame and adventure, Devoranian males frequently take to the stars after starting a family, leaving the mother to care for their young. Par experienced this desire from very early on, though what separated him from others of his species was the goal for his adventures. Par sought to find his father among the stars, and to achieve this end, snuck off-world on a visiting freighter. At age eight, however, he wasn't particularly stealthy, and was quickly discovered by the freighter's crew after a day or two. Deciding it would be too costly to preform a hyper-drive jump back to Devoran and taking pity on the youth, the crew put Par to work. During his stay on the ship, Par's at-the-time unknown force sensitivity made him a surprisingly valuable asset. He was unusually strong for his age, and had an uncanny ability to find lost objects around the ship. Unbeknownst to him, however, the "freighters" were high-profile spice traffickers, and were apprehended about eight months after Par joined them by a Jedi investigator and a contingent of Republic soldiers. While the other members of his crew were arrested, the Jedi investigator detected Par's force sensitivity. With the reasoning they could hardly arrest an eight-year old, the investigator was permitted to take the Devornian youth to Coruscant for training.

Still desperate to find his father, Par resented this sudden change in direction. As a child, however, he didn't possess a huge amount of autonomy and had little choice but to accept his new circumstances. That didn't stop them from resenting them, and his rebellious and hot-headed nature would prove problematic in his training and cause his instructors to regard him as an exceptionally poor student, despite a relatively high affinity with the force. Par seemed destined for a life in the Jedi Service Corps until Tor Anethma, a Twi'lek Jedi Knight saw what he perceived as great potential in the youth and implored the council to allow him to take on Par as a student. Beliving a relatively young master that Par could relate to would help cool his anger and impulsiveness. They were right, and Anethma's methods proved largely successful in subduing Par's more passion-fueled traits. Par studied under Anethma for two years, from age seventeen to nineteen. Shortly after Par was experienced enough that Anethma began taking him on more dangerous missions, the pair was sent (as many Jedi were at the time) to investigate a series of Mandalorian raids on republic-controlled territories in the Outer Rim. Their intelligence lead the Knight and his Padawan straight into an ambush. The Mandalorians, while they lost a large chunk of their squadron, managed to slaughter the small, surprised and outflanked Republic force. Anethma was killed in the fighting, while Par was severely wounded, presumed to be and left for dead. When the locals of the Dubrillion settlement the ambush took place on investigated the scene, they discovered the Devoranian was still alive and nursed him back to health. Stuck in hiding in the Mandalorian-infested region, Par eventually gave up his ambitions of contacting the Republic after a year of residing in and working a variety of jobs around the settlement where he had been attacked. Realizing being presumed dead by the Jedi Order gave him a lot of time (and freedom) to resume the search of his father, Par burned his Jedi robes, hid his and his master's lightsabers away, and saved up enough credits for a ship that sent him to the relatively safe Inner Rim. While looking for his father, Par went under the name Anetmalash in tribute to his late master, and worked as a freelance pilot and bounty hunter, his attunement to the force quickly allowing him to make a name for himself and giving him an advantage over more experienced competitors.

Par wouldn't be able to hide from his past forever, though; as the Mandalorians grew more and more bold, Par witnessed more attacks. Like many others at the time, he came to resent the Jedi Order for its refusal to prevent the suffering of loyal Republic citizens. The start of the Revanchist movement changed his opinion, and after a few weeks of consideration, he took up arms, reclaiming his old identity to defend the liberty of the citizens of the Republic.

Relationships and Acquaintances:
None yet! Would sure like to develop some, though.

I will try and post tomorrow - drawing up this thing from scratch while dealing with coursework was pretty draining, and I don't think my opening post would be up to snuff if I attempted to write it now.

Star Wars: Revanchism [KOTOR era]

Accidentally refreshed the page and wiped my application. X_X That's the last time I'll write something entirely in the post editor. I should have my sheet up by tonight.

Star Wars: Revanchism [KOTOR era]

Howdy! I'm interested in joining with a force-sensitive character, although the idea I had in mind might be considered pretty out there so I'd like to get the GM's take on it.

I had an idea kicking around for a Devaronian ex-Jedi who was lost during a mission and presumed dead. Deciding life without the Jedi Council looming over him would be a better one, he makes no attempt to rejoin or make contact with the Jedi, until the Madolorian Wars begin to threaten him personally and he joins the Revanists.

Would this cause any problems/be considered too much of a special case?

@Carrot

@HeySeuss Hey, just wanted to know if this character concept was okay? I have a CS written up for the character that I'm interested in submitting.