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A Sword Without a Hilt: A Song of Ice and Fire/D&D 3.5 Crossover

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Goldfish said:
Just wait until some enterprising mirror playwright pens and produces "Adventures of the Swordlord in the Far East!" about a thinly disguised expy of Richard journeying through some poorly stereotyped version of Yi-Ti.

The grinding of teeth will be epic. :V
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Why wait? I hear Tiserys Vargarian is an up and coming playwright looking to break through the mirror onto the silver stage. We can just get him to write it.
 
TotallyNotEvil said:
Sold.

Also, happy Maelor got Noxious Blast, I've been eying that from the moment I found Eldritch Theurge! Tho IIRC, he needs sixth level spells to do the fusion thingy of blasts and spells with it.

I like that he has a fun, versatile build.
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He can do a lot of stuff.
SKILLS:
Bluff: 9 + 8 (CHA) + 6 (BE) + 6 (CV) = 29
Concentration: 11 + 2 (CON) = 13
Diplomacy: 1 + 8 (CHA) + 2 (SYN) + 6 (BE) = 17
Intimidate: 7 + 8 (CHA) + 2 (SYN) + 6 (BE) + 6(CV) = 29
Knowledge (Arcana): 9 + 2 (INT) + 6 (DK) = 17
Knowledge (The Planes): 9 + 2 (INT) + 6 (DK) = 17
Use Magic Device: 14 + 8 (CHA) = 22
Spellcraft: 2 + 2 (INT) + 2 (SYN) + 6 (DK) = 12

Spells Known (CL 14):
Level 0: Arcane Mark, Caltrops, Detect Poison, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic (6/Day)
Level 1: Benign Transposition, Grease, Mage Armor, Magic Missile(RotF), Nerveskitter, Net of Shadows, Shield (6+2-1/Day)
Level 2: Blindness/Deafness, Child of the Dark, Invisibility, Mirror Image (6+2-1/Day)
Level 3: Air of Nobility, Fireball, Flashburst(RotF), Phantom Steed (6+2/Day)
Level 4: Heart of Earth, Voice of the Dragon (5+2-1/Day)
Level 5: Greater Blink (3+1/Day)

Grimoire of High Arcana
Level 1: Comprehend Languages, Keep Watch, Spontaneous Search, Authenticating Gaze
Level 2: False Life, Full Pouch, Rope Trick, See Invisibility, Investigative Mind, Resist Energy, Tears to Wine
Level 3: Evaluator's Lens

Invocations Known:
Least: Beguiling Influence, Draconic Knowlege, Eldritch Spear
Lesser: Charm, Flee the Scene, Spellblast, Voracious Dispelling
Greater: Chilling Tentacles, Noxious Blast
He can adventure, diplomance, act as a shopkeeper in one of the most dangerous cities in existence, and hunt bear asses like they're going out of style.
 
DragonParadox said:
The first thing you realize is that you are in human shape again, you are sitting on a divan that would not be out of place in Zherys' or Malarys' home, a soft even light falls upon a chamber of black stone, one you recognize though there had certainly not been anything as homey as a chair here when last you saw it.

"An altar would make for poor seating," a voice calls from your right, you causing you to turn in shock. You know that voice, you know that face from a dream of despair and wrath.

"I am not him you know," R'hllor the Red, Lord of Light and god to most of Essos says as he approaches. Of shimmering silk that passes through all the colors of fire are his robes, between his brows the mark of a golden flame as his eyes. "No more than the fire is the kindling with which it has been fed." A smile that almost looks wistful crosses the features of the long dead mage. "Still, I reasoned you would be more comfortable with this than any of my usual faces. It has been a very long time since I have had cause to take this guise."

"But you did use it?" you prompt, curiosity overwhelming caution. This is not what you had imagined for this meeting.

"Long ago, yes, when men first spoke the name R'hllor in prayer," the god replies, his language formal but not so much as would stand out in ordinary conversation in Volantis or even Tyrosh. "Yet the name is not all that I am either. Men have looked to the sun for light and life, and to fire for protection for as long as their line has been upon the earth. From thence I woke and thence I endure, ever-changing yet to myself and those who look to me true." He takes a seat opposite to you, though there had not been one a moment before. "I assume you have more questions, and perhaps a request."
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I love these moments where all my expectations are shattered in a good way. Here's R'hllor, affable, charming and reasonable.
 
TotallyNotEvil said:
Sold.

Also, happy Maelor got Noxious Blast, I've been eying that from the moment I found Eldritch Theurge! Tho IIRC, he needs sixth level spells to do the fusion thingy of blasts and spells with it.

I like that he has a fun, versatile build.
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He gains that ability next level when he maxes Eldritch Theurge, and it can use 5th level and higher Touch-ranged spells.

I've already got a spell picked out to use with the Greatreach Blast.

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It hits very hard, both from unpreventable damage and Constitution damage.

If Maelor goes all out, using Eldritch Blast (8d6) + Mortalbane (+2d6) + Warlock Scepter (5 charges; +3d6) + Night's Caress (15d6 + 1d6+2 Constitution damage) + Maximize, it will inflict 168 damage and 8 Constitution damage.

To put that Constitution damage into perspective for those of you who might not be well versed in D&D rules, a 20th level target with a Constitution attribute of 20, would lose 80 Hit Points of their Constitution was reduced to 12 points.

That's pretty damned nice for what amounts to a 5th level spell.

EDIT: It also has a really nice anti-Undead effect, sending them into a panic for a long time rather than inflicting Constitution damage. Very few spells can accomplish that.
 
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Goldfish said:
If Maelor goes all out, using Eldritch Blast (8d6) + Mortalbane (+2d6) + Warlock Scepter (5 charges; +3d6) + Night's Caress (15d6 + 1d6+2 Constitution damage) + Maximize, it will inflict 168 damage and 8 Constitution damage.
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I don't think maximizing the Blast would maximize the spell. You only really use blasts and spells as delivery mechanisms for each other.
 
Goldfish said:
He gains that ability next level when he maxes Eldritch Theurge, and it can use 5th level and higher Touch-ranged spells.

I've already got a spell picked out to use with the Greatreach Blast.

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It hits very hard, both from unpreventable damage and Constitution damage.

If Maelor goes all out, using Eldritch Blast (8d6) + Mortalbane (+2d6) + Warlock Scepter (5 charges; +3d6) + Night's Caress (15d6 + 1d6+2 Constitution damage) + Maximize, it will inflict 168 damage and 8 Constitution damage.

To put that Constitution damage into perspective for those of you who might not be well versed in D&D rules, a 20th level target with a Constitution attribute of 20, would lose 80 Hit Points of their Constitution was reduced to 12 points.

That's pretty damned nice for what amounts to a 5th level spell.

EDIT: It also has a really nice anti-Undead effect, sending them into a panic for a long time rather than inflicting Constitution damage. Very few spells can accomplish that.
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pictured: last known location of the first bastard Maelor used that on
 
BronzeTongue said:

pictured: last known location of the first bastard Maelor used that on
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Wait until you see how much Ser Richard could sword in a single round.

We just need one more item, which'll (hopefully) be crafted by the 1st month, to reach the levels of "Enough Dakka".
Yes, really.

And then?
Oooh, pure "RULES OF NATURE"-kind of bullshit.
egoo said:
What's the absolute limit on how much he can sword at something, in an ideal situation?

Also, wouldn't Zealous Fury improve all additional BaB-granted attacks, if I'm getting that right?
So, from +33/+33/+28/+23/+18
To +33/+33/+33/+28/+23 ?
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Goldfish said:
Assuming it does work like that, here's the best he could do, not counting Martial Maneuvers which might change the way his attacks are calculated and certain feats which can alter numbers in a variable manner (i.e. Power Attack reducing Attack bonus to increase Damage). This is also including new gear that was crafted for Richard. DP hasn't added the new character sheet to the front page yet.

Magebane: +40 (using Fleet Charge Mythic ability) [7d6 + 26 + 1d8 (Powerful Charge via Boots) + 3d6 (Mighty Blow via Belt); 19-20/x2] plus +39/+39/+39/+34/+29 [7d6 + 26; 19-20/x2]; plus 1 Constitution (normal Full-Attack Action), plus +39/+39/+39/+34/+29 [7d6 + 26; 19-20/x2]; plus 1 Constitution (extra Full-Attack Action via Belt)

Assuming every attack hits, that's 11 attacks in a single round with a total potential damage of 80d6 (avg. 280) + 1d8 (avg. 4) + 286 = 570 damage plus 11 points of Constitution damage

HP loss due to Constitution damage would vary based on the target's HD. A creature with 20 HD that suffers 11 points of Constitution damage would lose between 100 and 120 HP depending on whether their Constitution attribute is an even or odd number.
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(Helpful analysis courtesy of @Goldfish)

(Sir Richard, 1st month 294 AC, colorized)
 
If he DOES want to wander the world righting wrongs, the inquisition is there.

All that being said. Research is Gucci.
 
egoo said:
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Wait until you see how much Ser Richard could sword in a single round.

We just need one more item, which'll (hopefully) be crafted by the 1st month, to reach the levels of "Enough Dakka".
Yes, really.

And then?
Oooh, pure "RULES OF NATURE"-kind of bullshit.

(Helpful analysis courtesy of @Goldfish)

(Sir Richard, 1st month 294 AC, colorized)
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He already went all Rules of Nature on a giant Herokiller fiend. He's really only direly missing something like Sword Beams, @Goldfish. Then he'd fit right in.
 
Crake said:
He already went all Rules of Nature on a giant Herokiller fiend. He's really only direly missing something like Sword Beams, @Goldfish. Then he'd fit right in.
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Well, there are various spells that could accomplish that...

Or!

Oathkeeper can just hum lightsaber noises. Since it's already a Flaming sword, when Richard is swinging it around at maximum murder speed, it could look very much like a lightsaber. Add in the authentic sound effects, and there you go. :cool:
 
Goldfish said:
Well, there are various spells that could accomplish that...

Or!

Oathkeeper can just hum lightsaber noises. Since it's already a Flaming sword, when Richard is swinging it around at maximum murder speed, it could look very much like a lightsaber. Add in the authentic sound effects, and there you go. :cool:
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Sword Beams are basically projectile edges. There are a bunch of examples, from straight up kinetic energy, pressure waves or lasers.
 
Crake said:
Being able to sword someone from far away is pretty cool.
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Richard can sword from pretty far away if he wants.

He can use his belt to grow to Large-size, increasing his natural Reach to 10, his gauntlets to increase that by another 10 feet, plus the reach added by swinging around a Large-sized Oathkeeper (10-ish feet or so).

Admittedly, that's not exactly a projectile, but 30 feet of reach by a 12 foot tall Richard would be fucking scary.
 
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  • [X] A teacher, of magic and ancient secrets - for even with Scholarum set up, and Lotus Leshi sent off at every corner, you could use more beings proficient at handling tutoring with care it deserves.
    -[X] As a caveat, we aren't assigning him there forevermore - merely suggesting it as something he might like, and if in a few months he doesn't... well, we'll find somewhere more fitting to his tastes, we have a variety of roles he can fill.
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