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

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zxzx24 said:
Also I would like one or two cool/flavorful/unique powers that have to do with his new role yeah
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His Golden General aura passively grants +3 Morale to Attack, Damage and Saves vs Fear to all allies within 60 ft.

That's a damn good buff.
zxzx24 said:
The save DC is charisma based, and includes a +4 racial bonus. Those who fail take -2 penalty on attacks, AC, and Saving throws for 24 hours or until the successfully hit the a
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Why +4 instead of +2? You are saying the base DC of his Aura is 0 (20 = 10 + 6 CHA + 4 racial).
zxzx24 said:
When the Warlord Archon and its target are within the area the Archon rules a creature with the ability to lie under an effect such as circle of truth, or discern lies fail (Except mind blank). If a creature has the ability to lie under or through an effect such as circle of truth, or discern lies it knows that effect has failed it.

Lastly, when a creature speaks falsely within range of the Archons ability to discern lies the Archon may use its mark of justice SLA on that creature as a free action. More than one careless fiend has met their doom attempting sweet lies or false promises against an Archon Lord.
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Look, you have to actively concentrate on a single creature to use Discern Lies.

Saying he can choose apply his mark of Justice on a creature that has lied within his range implies he knows the creature lied, and that's not how it works.

Instead, you want to say: "When an Archon detects a creature lying in his presence, he can immediately target said creature with his Mark of Justice SLA as a free action."

And leave it at that, it's a great ability that isn't restricted by the discern lies use.
zxzx24 said:
A Warlord Archon CAN lend another creature it's scepter, but would only consider doing so if the need is great.
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Either he shouldn't be able to do that, or it should cost him something hefty.
zxzx24 said:
Travel and War domains for spells)
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Why Travel? It's not really his thing.

Protection, Law, War, Good, Liberation, Purification, Renewal, Inquisition, Nobility, Glory. All of those fit, from a little to a lot.

Here's an idea: take Protection and Law as his domains, swap Protection for the Devotiom feat, trade his current Protection Devotion and Improved Initiative for Extra Turning, should give him like 17 turnings to play with. Plenty for quickened spells and devotion feats.
 
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I'm enjoying this trend of multicolored votes, it makes them easier to read. Also makes me nostalgic for the earlier days of the quest when DP was the one making the multicolored text. Please continue.
 
zxzx24 said:
All of those can and would work, but what kind of sold me on travel was their flavor text.

"Despite their warlike mien, legion archons prefer errands of peace and mercy. Their masters dispatch unarmed legion archons as celestial envoys, though still clad in their heavenly armor. In this fashion, they spread the word and love of Heaven to widely scattered realms."

Yrael probably still has an explorers soul, albeit one buried under mountains of paperwork and metal.

Edit: Also the travel domains power is excellent.
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Here. It's... I thought it did. I'm not taking law though. It's bad, and if I can take something that reflects Yrael as a person all the better.

Edit: your right, and ot could use a change. I just want to explain it didn't totally come out of left field.
 
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TotallyNotEvil said:
His Golden General aura passively grants +3 Morale to Attack, Damage and Saves vs Fear to all allies within 60 ft.
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+4 with the scepter :V

Artemis1992 said:
Not Mage Slayer, that lowers the CL of all his spells and SLAs by 4.
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Ninja'd

Its good on him though.

Artemis1992 said:
Yeah, sorry.
Not quite awake yet.

Does he have to eat by the way?
That fasting-requirement for Bastion of Good plays kinda weird if you don't have to eat.
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Isn't it nice that he already does most of the things good pays people for?
 
spiritualatheist said:
Apropos of nothing in particular, have we settled on a Scholarum Bard build? Also, would Dragonseeds qualify for Dragonfire Inspiration?
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They would yes

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Adhoc vote count started by DragonParadox on Apr 28, 2019 at 3:50 AM, finished with 76 posts and 17 votes.
  • [X] As Corlys Waters, try to see what his interests are as well as his opinions of recent events and the rest of the Citadel's leadership
    -[X] Lead off discussing the changes that have been wrought to not only the Westerosi economy, but that of the whole world, due to the return of magic.
    --[X] Ask him of the negative impacts first, then the positive, before asking what he predicts for the times to come.
    --[X] Segue into our own economic manipulations, but as an interested third party who has gained much wealth due to the new policies and procedures, implemented by the Dragon of Sorcerer's Deep. What does Ryam think of them, if he is already aware. If not, explain them in a bare bones manner, as if we ourselves are only partially aware of how it all works. If possible, we should encourage him to fall into his role as an educator.
    -[X] If we manage to establish a rapport with Ryam, guide the conversation to talking of the Citadel itself, especially his place as an Archmaester and the politics involved in holding such a lofty position.
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Awesome! I'm thinking DFI as a first level feat, then Song of the heart at third. That plus a Badge of Valor and Inspirational Boost gets +4d6 fire damage to the whole party at third, 5d6 if they use a mwk madolin. Alternatively, give them bagpipes and stick them in a legion formation, since the buff applies to everyone who can hear them.

Hmmm. @DragonParadox, would enchanting an instrument so it's sound would carry farther work? How much would that cost?
 
Azel said:
@Goldfish, could you maybe share your reference sheet for color codes so that other people too can exploit the memetic hazard of pastel colors?
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I just use the top row of the forum's color palette, either starting on the right side and working my way left, or vice versa.

It's apparently some form of lost magic.
 
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[] As Corlys Waters, try to see what his interests are as well as his opinions of recent events and the rest of the Citadel's leadership
-[] Lead off discussing the changes that have been wrought to not only the Westerosi economy, but that of the whole world, due to the return of magic.
--[] Ask him of the negative impacts first, then the positive, before asking what he predicts for the times to come.
--[] Segue into our own economic manipulations, but as an interested third party who has gained much wealth due to the new policies and procedures, implemented by the Dragon of Sorcerer's Deep. What does Ryam think of them, if he is already aware. If not, explain them in a bare bones manner, as if we ourselves are only partially aware of how it all works. If possible, we should encourage him to fall into his role as an educator.
-[X] If we manage to establish a rapport with Ryam, guide the conversation to talking of the Citadel itself, especially his place as an Archmaester and the politics involved in holding such a lofty position.
 
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Part MMDCCCI: Counsel Softly Spoken
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    • Counsel Softly Spoken​

    Eighth Day of the Ninth Month 293 AC

    It is far from easy to persuade Archmaester Ryam to speak of his opinions of his fellows, for he is clearly opposed to revealing the inner workings of the Citadel to an outsider and one who has chosen to bypass the Seneschal's Court besides. Thus you decide to take a more circuitous route, explaining that you are a merchant looking to expand your assets into the Sunset Sea after having made your fortune from the opening of the straits between Essos and Westeros. You make no attempt to hide the fact that your interests are rooted in the success of the Kingdom of the Stepstones, thus neatly explaining both your interest in magic and knowledge of the Deep Ones. Though he has little actual knowledge of the defense of Oldtown, that does provide a convenient segue to speak of otherworldly powers and realms more open to commerce and the exchange of ideas.

    Wine, prudently cut with water of course, fills the cups as the discussion grows ever deeper as you speak of the true worth of coin and the dangers as well of the potential of new trade. Marks are passed across the table, weighed in the hand, and studied as you subtly hint at the implications of the failing worth of gold for Westeros and of course for House Lannister. There is no glint of satisfaction in the Maester's eye, however, only concern for what is to come—the plummeting price of grain, the loss of confidence in the coin of the realm, and the high lords looking for a chance to settle old scores by the sword. You get the distinct sense that Archmaester Ryam disproves of many lords, perhaps even most of them, his sympathies being more with the smallfolk whose crops are trampled and blood spilled upon the altar of war.

    "I fear the traders who will follow the Dragon's conquering armies will in some places do even more harm than the war itself does," the Archmaester sighs. "Dorne will be the great winner of course, economically and politically speaking, with a sure path of trade untroubled by wind and wave spanning the straits to Sorcerer's Deep and Tyrosh beyond. If Prince Doran is canny he will make his land most welcoming to former slaves seeking to travel from the lands of their birth. The fortunes of the Dornish have rarely been seen with kindly eyes, and all the brighter will the fires of resentment burn in places that will languish from the loss of trade and prominence. What is Lannisport without the gold of Casterly Rock to serve as the foundation of its wealth?"

    "You believe that a second conquest is inevitable?" you prompt cautiously.

    "Certainly," he snorts. "It does not take three iron links to the chain to guess how a war must go when one side has dragons and sorcery such as have not been seen since before the Doom and the other has quarreling lords, struggling as much against each other as any foreign threat, and an unquiet people only made more so by monsters, and..." he cuts himself off.

    The words come faster now, as though they had been slowly boiling inside for months, perhaps even years. "The real question is how much blood will be spilled at the feet of the Dragon's ambition and who will be left counting the cost? It is my greatest fear, Master Waters, that he will try to do too much too soon as is often the sin of youth—new laws, new ways of doing things, new gods, and that the travails of change will break the Seven Kingdoms, set alight the flames of a war. Mark my words, this would be a war far more dreadful than any Robert Baratheon First of His Name could conceive. A war of princes can be settled at a Great Council, but one of the people or, Father-Above preserve us, a war of faith can only end in butchery until the very soul is weary."

    "I take it you do not believe that war against the restoration of House Targaryen is worth fighting?" you ask again, feeling ever more optimistic of your chances of swaying him.

    "I am a Maester. I do not fight wars, though our order might advise lords in the task," he replies at once. "Were I called by some strange happenstance to advise Robert Baratheon on the matter of the impending war I would advise surrender and taking the Black. I have heard Viserys Targaryen has some affinity to the institution." The maester pauses, a shadow of deep concern passing over his face. "I only hope he is as considerate to other ancient institutions of the realm..."

    "What do others of your order believe he will do?" you ask softly. "What counsel would they give?"

    "Some are hopeful, particularly among the younger Maesters, expecting great patronage, an infusion of lore not seen since our founding. Others let fear alone guide them, perhaps too far..." He shakes his head. "It would do your business little good to have me dwell upon names and faces, Master Waters. For your purposes expect the Seneschal to be cold or even troublesome if your links to the east are too obvious."

    What do you do?

    [] Try to probe further into the politics of the Citadel
    -[] Write in how

    [] Ask about the Conclave
    -[] Write in how

    [] Write in

    OOC: Even with Viserys' social skills you only got 2 successes on the last diplomacy check since Archmaester Ryam has a very firm opinion against divulging the inner workings of his order. On the plus side he does not suspect 'Corlys' of being anything other than what he seems.
     
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    • I'm liking Ryam so far.

    Dang it, @DragonParadox, there you go humanizing someone I would have happily snuffed from existence in a flaming hellpit just like we did to the Alchemist's Guild. :(

    :p
     
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