''This is not an epic of heroics. It is a history. A history of the wondrous, but with the blemishes, and losses and caprices of real history.

''These are not superheroes or classic demigods. They are rulers- specifically, they are Princes of the Earth. Lords, admirals, artists and innovators.

''They are the figures who shape ideas, most of all, the idea of Imperium.

''They are'' ''' Bound Devil Chambers Conspiracy'''

''There have always been legends surrounding those few Dynasts allowed entry to the Imperial Manse. The one most whispered, and thus least likely to be true, is the legend of the Bound Devil Chambers Conspiracy. They say there are rooms where councils are perfectly warded from prying ears and the ancient Anathemic lords of the Manse plotted and schemed. The story goes that the Scarlet Empress gathers the most luminous and loyal of her descendants within these chambers and makes of them a council to work her will.

''The wise scoff, as what need would the infallible Empress have of another system of control, another wheel within the many wheels of the Dynasty? Anyway, the last name associated with the group died fourteen years ago years ago, and since then, no member of the Host has entered the Manse anyway.

''Thus, you are shocked and awed when you receive a message in the hand of the Empress' seneschal requesting you enter the manse alone on the darkest night of Calibration to discuss matters of grave import...''
 
=='''Bound Devil Chambers Conspiracy'''==
[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:Exalted]]

The Wiki page for the Exalted play-by-post game featuring Dynastic Illuminati-style High-Stakes Politics

==Player Characters==
*[[V'neef Somat]]: Idealist Renaissance man. Played by Victor Von Villain
*[[Mnemon Daikanis]]: Reckless sorcerer and master summoner. Played by Gyrfalcon.
*[[Ledaal Endar]]: Broken hero, now an operator for the All-Seeing Eye. Played by Shantak.
*[[Nellens Vieu]]: Mysterious super-spy also known as the Blind Wind. Played by chrespo.
*[[Mnemon Ai]]: General who's both strategist and provincial administrator. Played by Axelius.
*[[Peleps Illibe]]: Ascendant naval admiral and hound-dog deliberator. Played by Harsh Grim Con.
*[[Cynis Magnos]]: Truly pious slaver and procurer. Played by Phantom Grunweasel.
*[[Sesus Sikandi]]: Elemental hero of epic proportions. Played by Argent.
*[[Brass Wolf]]: Fanatical super-soldier obsessed with the Empress. Played by Death's toe.
*[[Crashing Wave]]: Disciplined traditionalist Immaculate monk. Played by Kaiu Keiichi.
*[[Ledaal Cordelia]]: Romantic traveler, linguist and author. Played by S7Michelle.
*[[Tepet Enkada]]: Reputable combat sorcerer. Played by etu.

==Recruitment Notes==
The game is going to focus on what the Dynasty is.

I want players interested in playing up the complex nature of being a century-old elemental super-soldiers raised under the assumption that they are enlightened bodhisattvas and indoctrinated to engage in petty battles of one-upmanship to be better prepared to face the coming demons and dangers of the Age of Sorrows.

We’re talking about Grant Morison doing Jane Austin and I, Claudius through the eyes of Jack Vance. We’re talking about complex tea ceremonies involving poisons ground from flowers found only in virgin’s dreams, and duels of honour between mecha-pilots over who may ask Lady Mnemon Tenaka to dance at the Calibration Festival, and kung-fu feuds between dojo’s that support different forms of sculpting. We’re talking about the ancient blood-cult’s ziggurat you purified as a childhood folly being used by your great-grandson raise unicorns and sabre-tooth tigers for competitive shows, or a God-Emperor with fiery eyes and super-strength bending on knee for Imperial sanction because he is your exotic foreigner client.

But I’m rambling, so lets get to the meat of it.

The PC’s will be a secret group reporting directly to the Scarlet Empress, subtly enacting her will. The game is set 2 years before the Fall of Thorns, at the apogee of Imperial power. As such characters will:

*Be very powerful. Character Creation will be: Starting Charms (15, with at least 7 from your Aspect and 3 from your favoured Abilities), Starting Virtues (7), Starting Permanent Essence (3), Bonus Points (45). The Scarlet Empress is seeking those with power and influence, but not too much power and influence. In other words, heroes, legends and leaders, but not possible challengers to her undisputed mastery of all.

*Be at least century old, and under two centuries old. This is non-negotiable, as my vision of the Realm doesn’t allow upstarts to reach the highest peaks of power.

*Must have a bunch of interesting, glorious accomplishments worthy of being a luminary of the Host for decades upon decades. Given I’ll be playing with the fact the entire Host could barely fill a middle-sized Australian mining town, and thus everyone knows everyone, and at the same time everyone is Doc Savage-level cool, I need stuff to work with. Not a long backstory if that’s not your thing, but a clear set of principles to work with when building up the society around you. So be sure to make your guy cool and unique, not “just a typical realm sorcerer with a few demons” or “a fire-aspected melee guy” or whatnot. Not that those ideas are bad, they’re just not enough.

*Be very loyal. Some of you will be ambitious, some will be pragmatists, some will be elemental saints and some will be mindless super-soldiers. All, however, will be the kind of people who will support the Empress above any other interest, at least for now.

*Chosen from all corners of the Realm. Strong shtick protection is built into the conceit. This Illuminati-like Council was meant to be a microcosm of the way the Realm interacts internally, and to add another layer of hidden complexity to her system of control. As such, no 2 PC’s should overlap too much. Claim your shtick along the lines of House/Institution/Personal Skills, and we’ll keep everyone else away. ''Example: Having two soldier-types would okay, if one was a beloved leader of legions from the Army, one a sullen strategist from the Navy. Two monks would be okay, if one was an Earth-Aspected enlightened martial artist and the other a Wood-Aspected politically-minded calligrapher.''

As for play expectations:

*Mechanically, Exalted 2nd Edition. House-rules to be discussed later- but they'll be for smoothing out Social Combat and Mass Combat mainly. Setting-wise, bits of firsta nd second edititon, plus much more detail we'll all create as we go.

*I planned to start this game in the next week, but due to minor back surgery, this game won’t start until around November, 14th. Hopefully, this’ll give you guys more time to finesse your ideas and work out backstories.

*Once we get started, I’d like to see decent post rates, but nothing flash needed. Once every two or three days will be fine, though more is of course better.

*That said, don’t post a speed bump- no single paragraphs or lines. Each post should have a bit of meat to it, to let the next guy or myself work with it.

*In keeping with the above principle, please be comfortable with puppeteering. To get graceful dialogue and faster-moving fight scenes, every player will probably use the other characters to some degree or another. The balancing rule, of course, is to be respectful and sensible- we’re not in competition here.

*I have no idea how popular this’ll be, but I won’t be doing first come, first served. I’ll be looking for the best ideas, the most compatible shticks and the basic writing capacity.

Bound Devil Chambers Conspiracy

2007-11-17T22:14:58Z

Shantak: Added game intro text

Bound Devil Chambers Conspiracy

2007-11-17T22:11:31Z

Shantak: Added player characters

=='''Bound Devil Chambers Conspiracy'''==
[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:Exalted]]

The Wiki page for the Exalted play-by-post game featuring Dynastic Illuminati-style High-Stakes Politics

==Player Characters==
*[[V'neef Somat]]: Idealist Renaissance man. Played by Victor Von Villain
*[[Mnemon Daikanis]]: Reckless sorcerer and master summoner. Played by Gyrfalcon.
*[[Ledaal Endar]]: Broken hero, now an operator for the All-Seeing Eye. Played by Shantak.
*[[Nellens Vieu]]: Mysterious super-spy also known as the Blind Wind. Played by chrespo.
*[[Mnemon Ai]]: General who's both strategist and provincial administrator. Played by Axelius.
*[[Peleps Illibe]]: Ascendant naval admiral and hound-dog deliberator. Played by Harsh Grim Con.
*[[Cynis Magnos]]: Truly pious slaver and procurer. Played by Phantom Grunweasel.
*[[Sesus Sikandi]]: Elemental hero of epic proportions. Played by Argent.
*[[Brass Wolf]]: Fanatical super-soldier obsessed with the Empress. Played by Death's toe.
*[[Crashing Wave]]: Disciplined traditionalist Immaculate monk. Played by Kaiu Keiichi.
*[[Ledaal Cordelia]]: Romantic traveler, linguist and author. Played by S7Michelle.
*[[Tepet Enkada]]: Reputable combat sorcerer. Played by etu.

Bound Devil Chambers Conspiracy

2007-11-16T21:20:32Z

Shantak: Created the page

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-11-01T10:34:18Z

Shantak: /* Locations */ Added trading post

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Named NPCs==
*Calmert, acolyte in the service of St. Cuthbert
*Burne, resident mage and protector of Hommlet, partner or Rufus
*Rufus, partner or Burne
*Ostler Gundigoot, barkeep (and owner) of Welcome Wench
*Jaroo, druid and keeper of the Old Faith in Hommlet
*Rannos, tradesman, friendly but stingy

==Locations==
*Village of Hommlet - small, quiet village full of decent people
**Temple of St. Cuthbert
**Inn of the Welcome Wench
**Guard tower
**Keep (under construction)
**Trading post
*Moathouse - abandoned building that might have bandits or monsters within
*Village of Nulb - fishing village of ill repute, full of river pirates and assorted villains
*Gnarley Forest - monsters lurk there

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD] 
[http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] (dice roller)

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-11-01T10:33:51Z

Shantak: /* Named NPCs */ Added Rannos

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Named NPCs==
*Calmert, acolyte in the service of St. Cuthbert
*Burne, resident mage and protector of Hommlet, partner or Rufus
*Rufus, partner or Burne
*Ostler Gundigoot, barkeep (and owner) of Welcome Wench
*Jaroo, druid and keeper of the Old Faith in Hommlet
*Rannos, tradesman, friendly but stingy

==Locations==
*Village of Hommlet - small, quiet village full of decent people
**Temple of St. Cuthbert
**Inn of the Welcome Wench
**Guard tower
**Keep (under construction)
*Moathouse - abandoned building that might have bandits or monsters within
*Village of Nulb - fishing village of ill repute, full of river pirates and assorted villains
*Gnarley Forest - monsters lurk there

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD] 
[http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] (dice roller)

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-10-24T06:10:46Z

Shantak: /* Locations */ added locations

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Named NPCs==
*Calmert, an acolyte in the service of St. Cuthbert
*Burne, a resident mage and protector of Hommlet, partner or Rufus
*Rufus, partner or Burne
*Ostler Gundigoot, barkeep (and owner) of Welcome Wench
*Jaroo, druid and keeper of the Old Faith in Hommlet

==Locations==
*Village of Hommlet - small, quiet village full of decent people
**Temple of St. Cuthbert
**Inn of the Welcome Wench
**Guard tower
**Keep (under construction)
*Moathouse - abandoned building that might have bandits or monsters within
*Village of Nulb - fishing village of ill repute, full of river pirates and assorted villains
*Gnarley Forest - monsters lurk there

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD] 
[http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] (dice roller)

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

Petorin Droverson

2007-10-23T07:44:54Z

Shantak: Changed Petorin's sheet to same format as the others - I hope that's okay

Petorin Droverson is a character played by tobygrandjean in Jesse Heinig's Temple of Elemental Evil PbP game on RPG.net.

== Character ==

* Petorin Droverson (played by tobygrandjean)
* Neutral Good Male Human Cleric of Pelor 1
* Experience: 0/1000

== Abilities ==

* Str 10 ( 0) (2 pts.)
* Dex 10 ( 0) (2 pts.)
* Con 11 ( 0) (3 pts.)
* Int 14 (+2) (6 pts.)
* Wis 14 (+2) (6 pts.)
* Cha 14 (+2) (6 pts.)

== Combat ==

* Hit points: 8 
* Initiative: +0 
* Speed: 20 ft (medium load) (run x4) 
* AC 15, touch 10, flat-footed 15 
* Fort +2, Ref +0, Will +2 [4] 

Base Attack Bonus: +0
=== Melee ===
* Morningstar: +0 to hit, damage 1d8 (bludgeoning and piercing), critical x2
* Silvered dagger: +0 to hit, damage 1d4 (piercing or slashing), critical 19-20 x2

=== Ranged ===
* Light crossbow: +0 to hit, damage 1d8, critical 19-20 x2

== Skills ==

* Concentration 4 ranks + 0 (CON) = +4
* Diplomacy 4 ranks + 2 (CHA) = +6
* Knowledge (arcana) 4 ranks + 2 (INT) = +6
* Knowledge (religion) 4 rank + 2 (INT) = +6
* Spellcraft 4 ranks + 2 (INT) = +6
Languages: Common, Celestial, (one more)

== Feats ==
* Extra Turning (3+2+4=9)
* Empower Turning (-2 to turning check=+2d6 damage)

== Domains ==
* Strength
* Sun
Prayertime: Sunrise

== Spells ==
Spells/day: 3/2+1

===Currently memorized===
* Level 0: Create Water, Detect Magic, Light
* Level 1: Bless, Shield of Faith, Endure Elements

== Equipment ==

Equipment: 90gp

* Morningstar (8lb 8gp)
* Silvered Dagger (1lb 10gp)
* Light Crossbow (6lbs 35gp)
* 20 bolts (2lbs 2gp)
* Studded Leather armor AC+3 Armor check -1 20lbs
* Large Wooden Shield AC+2 Armor check -2 10lbs
* Backpack 3lbs 2gp
* Waterskin 4lbs 1gp
* Wooden holy symbol of Pelor 1gp
3gp in various coinage

Fighting weight: 47lbs w/gear: 54lbs =Med encumbrance

== Description ==

* Age: 24
* Height: 5' 10
* Weight: 240 lbs
* Eyes: Blue
* Hair: Blonde
* Patron Deity: Pelor

When Petorin was born his fair skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes marked him for the service of Pelor. Perhaps there was a little more northern blood in him than usual, or perhaps it was due to the northern bard that passed through the village 9 months before his birth, or perhaps it was true that he was touched by Pelor himself. In any case, he does have a knack for channeling the light of the Sun God. 
When he was old enough his parents sent him off to better serve his god in the great (well... not so great....) city of Verbobonc. 
Now that he has achieved a small grasp of his talents he has been dispatched to deal with the local trouble- something about the village of Hommlet...

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-10-22T07:24:45Z

Shantak: /* Named NPCs */ added Ostler and Jaroo

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Named NPCs==
*Calmert, an acolyte in the service of St. Cuthbert
*Burne, a resident mage and protector of Hommlet, partner or Rufus
*Rufus, partner or Burne
*Ostler Gundigoot, barkeep (and owner) of Welcome Wench
*Jaroo, druid and keeper of the Old Faith in Hommlet

==Locations==
*Village of Hommlet
**Temple of St. Cuthbert
**Inn of the Welcome Wench
**Guard tower
**Keep (under construction)
*Moathouse

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD] 
[http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] (dice roller)

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-10-18T10:29:05Z

Shantak: Added NPCs and Locations

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Named NPCs==
*Calmert, an acolyte in the service of St. Cuthbert
*Burne, a resident mage and protector of Hommlet, partner or Rufus
*Rufus, partner or Burne

==Locations==
*Village of Hommlet
**Temple of St. Cuthbert
**Inn of the Welcome Wench
**Guard tower
**Keep (under construction)
*Moathouse

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD] 
[http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] (dice roller)

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

Harlan Deephunter

2007-10-18T09:27:13Z

Shantak: Added link to the main page

Harlan Deephunter is a character played by Shantak in Jesse Heinig's [[Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5]] PbP game on RPG.net.

== Character ==

* Harlan Deephunter (played by Shantak)
* Neutral Good Male Dwarf Ranger 1
* Experience: 0/1000

== Abilities ==

* Str 14 (+2) (6 pts.)
* Dex 15 (+2) (8 pts.)
* Con 12 (+1) (2 pts.)
* Int 12 (+1) (4 pts.)
* Wis 13 (+1) (5 pts.)
* Cha 6 (-2) (0 pts.)

== Combat ==

* Hit points: 12
* Initiative: +2
* Speed: 20 ft (run x4)
* AC 15 (+2 Dex +3 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 13
* Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +1

Base Attack Bonus: +1
=== Melee ===
* Dwarven urgrosh: +3 to hit, damage 1d8+3 (slashing) or 1d6+3 (piercing), critical x3
* Dwarven urgrosh (two-weapon combat): -1/-5 to hit, 1d8+2/1d6+2 damage, critical x3
* Dagger: +3 to hit, damage 1d4+2, critical 19-20 x2
* Unarmed: +3 to hit, damage 1d3+2 nonlethal, critical x2
=== Ranged ===
* Crossbow, light: +3 to hit, damage 1d8, critical 19-20 x2

== Skills ==

* Climb 4 ranks + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +5
* Handle Animal 2 ranks - 2 (Cha) = +0
* Heal 1 rank + 1 (Wis) = +2
* Hide 3 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +4
* Jump 1 rank + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +2
* Knowledge (dungeoneering) 4 ranks + 1 (Int) = +5
* Listen 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Move Silently 2 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +3
* Search 1 rank + 1 (Int) = +2
* Spot 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Survival 4 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +5
* Use Rope 2 ranks + 2 (Dex)= +4
 
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Goblin

== Feats ==
* Track (automatic)
* Toughness

== Class Features ==

* Favored enemy: Humanoid (goblinoid) +2 (on Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Survival & damage)
* Wild Empathy

== Racial Bonuses ==

* Darkvision (60 ft)
* Stonecutting (+2 search bonus to locate unusual stonework)
* Stability (+4 bonus against bull rush or tripping when standing on the ground)
* +2 bonus on saving throws against poison
* +2 bonus on saving throws against spells and spell-like effects
* +1 bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids
* +4 dodge bonus on AC against giant type creatures
* +2 bonus on Appraise checks related to stone or metal items
* +2 bonus on Craft checks related to stone or metal

== Equipment ==

* Dwarven urgrosh (50 gp) (12 lb.)
* Dagger (2 gp) (1 lb.)
* Light crossbow (35 gp) (4 lb.)
* 20 bolts (2 gp) (2 lb.)
* Studded leather armor (25 gp) (20 lb.)
* Explorer's outfit (assumed free) (8 lb.)
* Backpack (2 gp) (2 lb.)
** Grappling hook (1 gp) (4 lb.)
** Rope, hempen (50 ft) (1 gp) (10 lb.)
** Hammer (5 sp) (2 lb.)
** Shovel (2 gp) (8 lb.)
** Empty sack (1 sp) (½ lb.)
** 5 sheets of parchment, though most are scrawled with various dungeon maps (10 sp)
** Bedroll (1 sp) (5 lb.)
** Rations for 5 days (25 sp) (5 lb.)
** Waterskin (1 gp) (4 lb.)
24 gp 8 sp left (150 gp total) 
87.5 lb. carried (medium load - with Str 14, <59 lb. is light, 59-116 medium and 117-175 heavy load)

== Description ==

* Age: 60
* Height: 4' 1"
* Weight: 150 lb.
* Patron Deity: Dumathoin

The young dwarf named Harlan of the Deephunter clan is slimmer and lither than your average dwarf. His skin has a grey tint and his eyes have dark circles around them, but this is mostly due to him not bothering to wash his face too often. His dark, greasy hair is hidden beneath the hood of his cloak, but his beard - dirty but rather short for a dwarf - shows.

== History ==
The Deephunter clan of dwarves is renowned for patroling the deepest caves and tunnels under the dwarwen strongholds of the Lortmil Mountains, both watching and battling the enemies of dwarfkind that dwell there. Learning from his clan, Harlan chose to follow in his uncle's footsteps, wanting to become a feared foe-hunter and a ranger. Having chosen that course, Harlan caught his first glimpse of the outside world when he was sent there for a trial: to explore some unknown or forgotten dungeon and return to tell the tale. 

For some twist of fate, young Harlan next heard rumours of a temple of evil that had started to recover from its fall at the Battle of Emridy Meadows...

Harlan Deephunter

2007-10-18T09:25:05Z

Shantak: /* Skills */ Fixed wrong value in Search

Harlan Deephunter is a character played by Shantak in Jesse Heinig's Temple of Elemental Evil PbP game on RPG.net.

== Character ==

* Harlan Deephunter (played by Shantak)
* Neutral Good Male Dwarf Ranger 1
* Experience: 0/1000

== Abilities ==

* Str 14 (+2) (6 pts.)
* Dex 15 (+2) (8 pts.)
* Con 12 (+1) (2 pts.)
* Int 12 (+1) (4 pts.)
* Wis 13 (+1) (5 pts.)
* Cha 6 (-2) (0 pts.)

== Combat ==

* Hit points: 12
* Initiative: +2
* Speed: 20 ft (run x4)
* AC 15 (+2 Dex +3 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 13
* Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +1

Base Attack Bonus: +1
=== Melee ===
* Dwarven urgrosh: +3 to hit, damage 1d8+3 (slashing) or 1d6+3 (piercing), critical x3
* Dwarven urgrosh (two-weapon combat): -1/-5 to hit, 1d8+2/1d6+2 damage, critical x3
* Dagger: +3 to hit, damage 1d4+2, critical 19-20 x2
* Unarmed: +3 to hit, damage 1d3+2 nonlethal, critical x2
=== Ranged ===
* Crossbow, light: +3 to hit, damage 1d8, critical 19-20 x2

== Skills ==

* Climb 4 ranks + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +5
* Handle Animal 2 ranks - 2 (Cha) = +0
* Heal 1 rank + 1 (Wis) = +2
* Hide 3 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +4
* Jump 1 rank + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +2
* Knowledge (dungeoneering) 4 ranks + 1 (Int) = +5
* Listen 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Move Silently 2 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +3
* Search 1 rank + 1 (Int) = +2
* Spot 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Survival 4 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +5
* Use Rope 2 ranks + 2 (Dex)= +4
 
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Goblin

== Feats ==
* Track (automatic)
* Toughness

== Class Features ==

* Favored enemy: Humanoid (goblinoid) +2 (on Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Survival & damage)
* Wild Empathy

== Racial Bonuses ==

* Darkvision (60 ft)
* Stonecutting (+2 search bonus to locate unusual stonework)
* Stability (+4 bonus against bull rush or tripping when standing on the ground)
* +2 bonus on saving throws against poison
* +2 bonus on saving throws against spells and spell-like effects
* +1 bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids
* +4 dodge bonus on AC against giant type creatures
* +2 bonus on Appraise checks related to stone or metal items
* +2 bonus on Craft checks related to stone or metal

== Equipment ==

* Dwarven urgrosh (50 gp) (12 lb.)
* Dagger (2 gp) (1 lb.)
* Light crossbow (35 gp) (4 lb.)
* 20 bolts (2 gp) (2 lb.)
* Studded leather armor (25 gp) (20 lb.)
* Explorer's outfit (assumed free) (8 lb.)
* Backpack (2 gp) (2 lb.)
** Grappling hook (1 gp) (4 lb.)
** Rope, hempen (50 ft) (1 gp) (10 lb.)
** Hammer (5 sp) (2 lb.)
** Shovel (2 gp) (8 lb.)
** Empty sack (1 sp) (½ lb.)
** 5 sheets of parchment, though most are scrawled with various dungeon maps (10 sp)
** Bedroll (1 sp) (5 lb.)
** Rations for 5 days (25 sp) (5 lb.)
** Waterskin (1 gp) (4 lb.)
24 gp 8 sp left (150 gp total) 
87.5 lb. carried (medium load - with Str 14, <59 lb. is light, 59-116 medium and 117-175 heavy load)

== Description ==

* Age: 60
* Height: 4' 1"
* Weight: 150 lb.
* Patron Deity: Dumathoin

The young dwarf named Harlan of the Deephunter clan is slimmer and lither than your average dwarf. His skin has a grey tint and his eyes have dark circles around them, but this is mostly due to him not bothering to wash his face too often. His dark, greasy hair is hidden beneath the hood of his cloak, but his beard - dirty but rather short for a dwarf - shows.

== History ==
The Deephunter clan of dwarves is renowned for patroling the deepest caves and tunnels under the dwarwen strongholds of the Lortmil Mountains, both watching and battling the enemies of dwarfkind that dwell there. Learning from his clan, Harlan chose to follow in his uncle's footsteps, wanting to become a feared foe-hunter and a ranger. Having chosen that course, Harlan caught his first glimpse of the outside world when he was sent there for a trial: to explore some unknown or forgotten dungeon and return to tell the tale. 

For some twist of fate, young Harlan next heard rumours of a temple of evil that had started to recover from its fall at the Battle of Emridy Meadows...

Harlan Deephunter

2007-10-15T07:49:17Z

Shantak: Switched Power Attack to Toughness, added 3 hit points

Harlan Deephunter is a character played by Shantak in Jesse Heinig's Temple of Elemental Evil PbP game on RPG.net.

== Character ==

* Harlan Deephunter (played by Shantak)
* Neutral Good Male Dwarf Ranger 1
* Experience: 0/1000

== Abilities ==

* Str 14 (+2) (6 pts.)
* Dex 15 (+2) (8 pts.)
* Con 12 (+1) (2 pts.)
* Int 12 (+1) (4 pts.)
* Wis 13 (+1) (5 pts.)
* Cha 6 (-2) (0 pts.)

== Combat ==

* Hit points: 12
* Initiative: +2
* Speed: 20 ft (run x4)
* AC 15 (+2 Dex +3 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 13
* Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +1

Base Attack Bonus: +1
=== Melee ===
* Dwarven urgrosh: +3 to hit, damage 1d8+3 (slashing) or 1d6+3 (piercing), critical x3
* Dwarven urgrosh (two-weapon combat): -1/-5 to hit, 1d8+2/1d6+2 damage, critical x3
* Dagger: +3 to hit, damage 1d4+2, critical 19-20 x2
* Unarmed: +3 to hit, damage 1d3+2 nonlethal, critical x2
=== Ranged ===
* Crossbow, light: +3 to hit, damage 1d8, critical 19-20 x2

== Skills ==

* Climb 4 ranks + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +5
* Handle Animal 2 ranks - 2 (Cha) = +0
* Heal 1 rank + 1 (Wis) = +2
* Hide 3 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +4
* Jump 1 rank + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +2
* Knowledge (dungeoneering) 4 ranks + 1 (Int) = +5
* Listen 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Move Silently 2 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +3
* Search 1 rank + 1 (Int) = +5
* Spot 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Survival 4 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +5
* Use Rope 2 ranks + 2 (Dex)= +4
 
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Goblin

== Feats ==
* Track (automatic)
* Toughness

== Class Features ==

* Favored enemy: Humanoid (goblinoid) +2 (on Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Survival & damage)
* Wild Empathy

== Racial Bonuses ==

* Darkvision (60 ft)
* Stonecutting (+2 search bonus to locate unusual stonework)
* Stability (+4 bonus against bull rush or tripping when standing on the ground)
* +2 bonus on saving throws against poison
* +2 bonus on saving throws against spells and spell-like effects
* +1 bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids
* +4 dodge bonus on AC against giant type creatures
* +2 bonus on Appraise checks related to stone or metal items
* +2 bonus on Craft checks related to stone or metal

== Equipment ==

* Dwarven urgrosh (50 gp) (12 lb.)
* Dagger (2 gp) (1 lb.)
* Light crossbow (35 gp) (4 lb.)
* 20 bolts (2 gp) (2 lb.)
* Studded leather armor (25 gp) (20 lb.)
* Explorer's outfit (assumed free) (8 lb.)
* Backpack (2 gp) (2 lb.)
** Grappling hook (1 gp) (4 lb.)
** Rope, hempen (50 ft) (1 gp) (10 lb.)
** Hammer (5 sp) (2 lb.)
** Shovel (2 gp) (8 lb.)
** Empty sack (1 sp) (½ lb.)
** 5 sheets of parchment, though most are scrawled with various dungeon maps (10 sp)
** Bedroll (1 sp) (5 lb.)
** Rations for 5 days (25 sp) (5 lb.)
** Waterskin (1 gp) (4 lb.)
24 gp 8 sp left (150 gp total) 
87.5 lb. carried (medium load - with Str 14, <59 lb. is light, 59-116 medium and 117-175 heavy load)

== Description ==

* Age: 60
* Height: 4' 1"
* Weight: 150 lb.
* Patron Deity: Dumathoin

The young dwarf named Harlan of the Deephunter clan is slimmer and lither than your average dwarf. His skin has a grey tint and his eyes have dark circles around them, but this is mostly due to him not bothering to wash his face too often. His dark, greasy hair is hidden beneath the hood of his cloak, but his beard - dirty but rather short for a dwarf - shows.

== History ==
The Deephunter clan of dwarves is renowned for patroling the deepest caves and tunnels under the dwarwen strongholds of the Lortmil Mountains, both watching and battling the enemies of dwarfkind that dwell there. Learning from his clan, Harlan chose to follow in his uncle's footsteps, wanting to become a feared foe-hunter and a ranger. Having chosen that course, Harlan caught his first glimpse of the outside world when he was sent there for a trial: to explore some unknown or forgotten dungeon and return to tell the tale. 

For some twist of fate, young Harlan next heard rumours of a temple of evil that had started to recover from its fall at the Battle of Emridy Meadows...

Harlan Deephunter

2007-10-10T09:22:14Z

Shantak: /* Equipment */ counted total weight

Harlan Deephunter is a character played by Shantak in Jesse Heinig's Temple of Elemental Evil PbP game on RPG.net.

== Character ==

* Harlan Deephunter (played by Shantak)
* Neutral Good Male Dwarf Ranger 1
* Experience: 0/1000

== Abilities ==

* Str 14 (+2) (6 pts.)
* Dex 15 (+2) (8 pts.)
* Con 12 (+1) (2 pts.)
* Int 12 (+1) (4 pts.)
* Wis 13 (+1) (5 pts.)
* Cha 6 (-2) (0 pts.)

== Combat ==

* Hit points: 9
* Initiative: +2
* Speed: 20 ft (run x4)
* AC 15 (+2 Dex +3 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 13
* Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +1

Base Attack Bonus: +1
=== Melee ===
* Dwarven urgrosh: +3 to hit, damage 1d8+3 (slashing) or 1d6+3 (piercing), critical x3
* Dwarven urgrosh (two-weapon combat): -1/-5 to hit, 1d8+2/1d6+2 damage, critical x3
* Dagger: +3 to hit, damage 1d4+2, critical 19-20 x2
* Unarmed: +3 to hit, damage 1d3+2 nonlethal, critical x2
=== Ranged ===
* Crossbow, light: +3 to hit, damage 1d8, critical 19-20 x2

== Skills ==

* Climb 4 ranks + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +5
* Handle Animal 2 ranks - 2 (Cha) = +0
* Heal 1 rank + 1 (Wis) = +2
* Hide 3 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +4
* Jump 1 rank + 2 (Str) -1 (armor check penalty) = +2
* Knowledge (dungeoneering) 4 ranks + 1 (Int) = +5
* Listen 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Move Silently 2 ranks + 2 (Dex) -1 (armor check penalty) = +3
* Search 1 rank + 1 (Int) = +5
* Spot 2 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +3
* Survival 4 ranks + 1 (Wis) = +5
* Use Rope 2 ranks + 2 (Dex)= +4
 
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Goblin

== Feats ==
* Track (automatic)
* Power Attack

== Class Features ==

* Favored enemy: Humanoid (goblinoid) +2 (on Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Survival & damage)
* Wild Empathy

== Racial Bonuses ==

* Darkvision (60 ft)
* Stonecutting (+2 search bonus to locate unusual stonework)
* Stability (+4 bonus against bull rush or tripping when standing on the ground)
* +2 bonus on saving throws against poison
* +2 bonus on saving throws against spells and spell-like effects
* +1 bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids
* +4 dodge bonus on AC against giant type creatures
* +2 bonus on Appraise checks related to stone or metal items
* +2 bonus on Craft checks related to stone or metal

== Equipment ==

* Dwarven urgrosh (50 gp) (12 lb.)
* Dagger (2 gp) (1 lb.)
* Light crossbow (35 gp) (4 lb.)
* 20 bolts (2 gp) (2 lb.)
* Studded leather armor (25 gp) (20 lb.)
* Explorer's outfit (assumed free) (8 lb.)
* Backpack (2 gp) (2 lb.)
** Grappling hook (1 gp) (4 lb.)
** Rope, hempen (50 ft) (1 gp) (10 lb.)
** Hammer (5 sp) (2 lb.)
** Shovel (2 gp) (8 lb.)
** Empty sack (1 sp) (½ lb.)
** 5 sheets of parchment, though most are scrawled with various dungeon maps (10 sp)
** Bedroll (1 sp) (5 lb.)
** Rations for 5 days (25 sp) (5 lb.)
** Waterskin (1 gp) (4 lb.)
24 gp 8 sp left (150 gp total) 
87.5 lb. carried (medium load - with Str 14, <59 lb. is light, 59-116 medium and 117-175 heavy load)

== Description ==

* Age: 60
* Height: 4' 1"
* Weight: 150 lb.
* Patron Deity: Dumathoin

The young dwarf named Harlan of the Deephunter clan is slimmer and lither than your average dwarf. His skin has a grey tint and his eyes have dark circles around them, but this is mostly due to him not bothering to wash his face too often. His dark, greasy hair is hidden beneath the hood of his cloak, but his beard - dirty but rather short for a dwarf - shows.

== History ==
The Deephunter clan of dwarves is renowned for patroling the deepest caves and tunnels under the dwarwen strongholds of the Lortmil Mountains, both watching and battling the enemies of dwarfkind that dwell there. Learning from his clan, Harlan chose to follow in his uncle's footsteps, wanting to become a feared foe-hunter and a ranger. Having chosen that course, Harlan caught his first glimpse of the outside world when he was sent there for a trial: to explore some unknown or forgotten dungeon and return to tell the tale. 

For some twist of fate, young Harlan next heard rumours of a temple of evil that had started to recover from its fall at the Battle of Emridy Meadows...

Spareth

2007-10-09T20:29:12Z

Shantak: Added description

Spareth is a character played by Psiborg in Jesse Heinig's Temple of Elemental Evil PbP game on RPG.net.

== Character ==

* Spareth (played by Psiborg)
* True Neutral Male Elf Soulknife 1
* Experience: 0/1000

== Abilities ==

* Str 14 (+2) (6 pts.)
* Dex 14 (+2) (4 pts.) +2 race
* Con 11 (+0) (5 pts.) -2 race
* Int 12 (+1) (4 pts.)
* Wis 12 (+1) (4 pts.)
* Cha 10 (+0) (2 pts.)

== Combat ==

* Hit points: 10 
* Initiative: +2 
* Speed: 30 ft (run x4) 
* AC 16 (+1 Dodge bonus), touch 12, flat-footed 14 
* Fort +0, Ref +4, Will +3 

Base Attack Bonus: +0
=== Melee ===
* Mind Blade: +3 to hit, damage 1d6+2, critical 19-20 x2
* Dagger: +2 to hit, damage 1d4+2 (slashing or piercing), critical 19-20 x2

== Skills ==

* Autohypnosis 4 ranks + 1 (WIS) = +5
* Concentration 4 ranks + 0 (CON) = +4
* Listen 0 ranks + 1 (WIS) + 2 (race) = +3
* Move Silently 4 ranks + 2 (DEX) = +6
* Search 0 ranks + 1 (WIS) + 2 (race) = +3
* Spot 4 ranks + 1 (WIS) + 2 (race) = +7
* Tumble 4 ranks + 2 (DEX) = +6

Languages: Common, Elven, Dwarven

== Feats ==
* Weapon Focus (Mind Blade)
* Wild Talent (Power Point Reserve = 2; can take Psionic feats)
* Dodge (+1 Dodge bonus to AC against selected target)

== Class Features ==

*Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Soulknives are proficient with all simple weapons, with their own mind blades, and with light armor and shields (except tower shields). 
*Mind Blade (Su): As a move action, a soulknife can create a semisolid blade composed of psychic energy distilled from his own mind. The blade is identical in all ways (except visually) to a short sword of a size appropriate for its wielder. For instance, a Medium soulknife materializes a Medium mind blade that he can wield as a light weapon, and the blade deals 1d6 points of damage (crit 19-20/×2). 

== Racial bonuses ==

*Weapon Proficiency: Elves receive the Martial Weapon Proficiency feats for the longsword, rapier, longbow (including composite longbow), and shortbow (including composite shortbow) as bonus feats. 
*Immunity to magic sleep effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects. 
*Low-Light Vision: An elf can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. She retains the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions. 
*Skills: +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it. 

== Equipment ==

* Chain shirt (100 gp)
* Dagger (3) (6 gp)

24 gp left (130 gp total)

== Description ==

Spareth is an elf originally from some distance away; he was originally attached to a diplomatic mission (largely as a spare guard), but the mission was disbanded almost ten years ago. He hasn't been able to find anything particularly worthwhile to dive into since then, so he has been wandering around the region.

Spareth is approaching 70 years old, just over 5' tall, with red hair and green eyes. His clothing, armor and sparse belongings seem to be in disrepair, but the elf's eyes make it clear that his mind has not dulled one bit.

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-10-09T07:35:49Z

Shantak:

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD] 
[http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] (dice roller)

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-10-09T07:35:19Z

Shantak: /* Resources */ added INvisible Castle link

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD] 
[http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] (dice roller)

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

Temple of Elemental Evil D&D 3.5

2007-10-09T07:34:29Z

Shantak: Added Jesse's notes

=='''Temple of Elemental Evil'''==

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:D20_System]]

This is the Wiki page for Jesse Heinig's game of The Temple of Elemental Evil played in the Play-by-Post forums of RPGnet.

==The Player Characters==
*[[Erwilian "Wil" Fletcher]]: Human Factotum played by John_C
*[[Harlan Deephunter]]: Dwarf Ranger played by Shantak
*[[Lia Kuryana]]: Human Psion played by Ferrus Animus
*[[Petorin Droverson]]: Human Cleric played by tobygrandjean
*[[Spareth]]: Elven Soulknife played by Psiborg

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358188 In-Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=358189 Out Of Character] 
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=357311 Recruitment]

==Resources==
[http://www.d20srd.org SRD]

==Jesse's Recruitment Notes==
'''Five players, a post a day'''. That's it. You must commit to a schedule of a post per day. I want to keep this game hoppin'. If you don't post or your character dies, I go to the next person on the waitlist.

'''Invisible Castle'''. Use [http://www.invisiblecastle.com Invisible Castle] for die rolls. Always use your character's name and action. That way, if I have to search rolls, I can look back at the listing. (Also, this makes sure nobody cheats by rolling a bunch of times and sending the best link, but you wouldn't do that, right?)

'''25-point standard buy with Greyhawk setting'''. Greyhawk is not an especially dangerous setting, nor is the Temple module terribly bad if you're properly cautious. The world of Greyhawk is used for sample stuff in the Player's Handbook, so there's plenty there to give character inspiration. Don't use materials (such as sourcebooks) specific to Eberron, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, or other settings. You may consult the RPGA materials for additional background and deities in Greyhawk, if you wish, and as I am conversant with Greyhawk as a setting, you may certainly use elements from its "classic flavor" (such as a cleric of Heironeous with the War domain using a battle axe instead of a longsword). Your characters are exceptional in their mettle, their decision to pursue adventure, and their class abilities. It's not the 14 strength that sets you apart from commoners, it's the fact that you're willing to take the risks of adventure.

'''First level characters'''. Standard rules apply: Maximum hit points at first level. You may take the average gold (from the PHB), or roll on Invisible Castle for starting funds. Don't forget to decide on appearance, height, weight, age, and background.

'''Cite your sources'''. I don't mind other WotC sources such as the Complete books or the Book of Nine Swords, but for characters with such nonstandard options, you must cite book and page number for any feat, skill, power, class, race, item, or other fiddly bit that comes from such. Always use the most recently-published version as updated by WotC errata. Some elements may be barred outright: the Greyhawk setting as envisioned for the Temple era does not have goliaths, raptorans, or elans, for instance. In general, unusual classes are OK, unusual races are not, but if you're wondering, just ask. Note that Greyhawk does implicitly have psionics, despite what the RPGA might say (see: Zuoken; mind flayers; 1st edition Player's Handbook). I will allow characters from Tome of Magic, Book of Nine Swords, Dungeonscape (factotum), and Heroes of Horror (archivist and dread necromancer), but I reserve the right to pick and choose rules that I may not want or may decide are unbalanced. I probably won't take away class abilities but I may limit access to certain feats or choices of powers. If you are worried about it, give me an idea of your prospective build and I will tell you in advance.

'''Level adjustments are a special case'''. If you choose a legal level-adjusted race, such as a half-ogre or aarakocra (not recommended for an adventure largely indoors and underground), I will amortize the level adjustment and give you a special racial progression. This will give you some racial abilities at level 1, and you will gain the remaining abilities as you gain class levels. This way, you are never "behind" the party, you don't worry about losing caster levels or hit dice, and you start close to par with core races and gain your additional abilities when they are not unbalancing.

'''Evil beware'''. Characters from races that are widely known to be evil, such as orcs or dark elves, will suffer extreme prejudice and possibly hostility from the common folk and their leaders. This could backlash on the party as a whole, especially if nobody has good Disguise or Diplomacy skills. Characters of evil alignment will probably be approached by the Temple and asked to betray the party. Since an evil character betraying and killing the party would effectively end the game (and that's not fun for the players who don't get to play any more), siding with the Temple makes you an NPC. If you are dead-set on being evil, you should have a reason to work with the rest of the group and to oppose the Temple, such as being from a competing religion or organization (like the Scarlet Brotherhood or church of Wee Jas). I also reserve the right to refuse evil characters that I don't want, or to arbitrarily limit the amount, just based on how I feel. Additionally, any character who is becoming disruptive to the group may be politely asked to "fit in" a bit more. "I was just playing my character" is not a valid defense for ruining the group's fun. Repeated trouble-making means I go to the next waitlister.

'''Roll yer hit points!''' At each level, you may choose either to roll your hit die with Invisible Castle, or to take half the hit die. If you take half the hit die, you gain half at odd levels, and half +1 at even levels (this moderates the fact that the average roll will generally be something like 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, or 6.5). You can switch it up at each level, but once you've chosen it, it's done for that level.

'''Build smart. Play smart'''. I'm all for good role-playing and telling a story with your character, but you know going into D&D that the Temple is built on a bedrock of game tropes and niche protection. If the party doesn't have anyone with trapfinding, I'm not going to remove all the traps - I'll just let them kill people until someone on the waitlist brings in some Disable Device. If nobody in the group has healing magic, well, you'll be spending a lot of downtime in the inn, hopefully not giving the Temple forces too much opportunity for reinforcements and assassination attempts.

'''Where do we go from here?''' If this game really bogs down, nobody has fun, or everyone dies, I'll probably just throw in the towel. Conversely, if it goes really well, we may keep playing after the Temple.

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