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== Setting: East March == | == Setting: East March == | ||
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Most, perhaps all of the action takes place in one mountainous province, '''East March''', which lies on the eastern borderlands of the known world. East March consists of small villages and a large town, Silver Spires, that nestle close to a large central lake. Mountain valleys run from the lake in all four directions of the compass. A red dragon, Crimsonos, resides in the mountains further to the east of East March. Crimsonos tends not to prey on people but his younger, smaller sister ravages the land, preferring humanfolk as fodder. | Most, perhaps all of the action takes place in one mountainous province, '''East March''', which lies on the eastern borderlands of the known world. East March consists of small villages and a large town, Silver Spires, that nestle close to a large central lake. Mountain valleys run from the lake in all four directions of the compass. A red dragon, Crimsonos, resides in the mountains further to the east of East March. Crimsonos tends not to prey on people but his younger, smaller sister ravages the land, preferring humanfolk as fodder. | ||
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| − | + | '''Available classes/ races:''' | |
| − | ''' | + | There is no paladin class available. The cleric class is only available to wannabe mystic theurges, or members of the Ghost Layers’ Guild (see below). The druid or barbarian class is only available to non-human races who escape human conventions (see below).<br/> |
| − | + | There are no elves or half-orcs (because there are no orcs) in the setting; common races are human, hobgoblin, halfling, tielfling, gnome, dwarf, lizardfolk. | |
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| − | ''' | + | Characters can be either '''i) guild slayers'''; '''ii) trainee theurges''' , '''iii) Grey Wizards (non-theurge magicians)''' , or '''iv) outsiders''' (unrestricted by the social/ class system). |
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| − | == | + | == i) Guild slayers == |
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Most human characters will belong to a Slayer's Guild. Slayers have been freed by dispensation from their status as peasants or artisans, and live free, dangerous lives as outsiders. They are paid generous bounties to kill the more dangerous beasts that threaten the borders. Slayers can be men or women, but guilds rarely accept non-humans. There are two types of guild: <br/> | Most human characters will belong to a Slayer's Guild. Slayers have been freed by dispensation from their status as peasants or artisans, and live free, dangerous lives as outsiders. They are paid generous bounties to kill the more dangerous beasts that threaten the borders. Slayers can be men or women, but guilds rarely accept non-humans. There are two types of guild: <br/> | ||
'''The Universal Guild'''. Based in the far-off City of Gold, the Confederation’s bustling capital. The UG has arrangements with inns in larger towns and even some smaller settlements. It also has smaller guild houses in the capital town of each Province (in East March, Silver Spires). Through these the UG provides its members with basic lodging and (at guild houses) services like weapon smithing. <br/> | '''The Universal Guild'''. Based in the far-off City of Gold, the Confederation’s bustling capital. The UG has arrangements with inns in larger towns and even some smaller settlements. It also has smaller guild houses in the capital town of each Province (in East March, Silver Spires). Through these the UG provides its members with basic lodging and (at guild houses) services like weapon smithing. <br/> | ||
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'''Universal Guild'''. Use ranger class but: | '''Universal Guild'''. Use ranger class but: | ||
| − | + | • gains Universal Guild membership (free board and travel rations; free or cheap limited debt for mounting expeditions | |
| − | + | • gains class skills: Appraise (Int), Bluff(Cha), Gather Information (Cha) and Sense Motive (Wis). | |
| − | + | • loses wild empathy and animal companion | |
| − | + | • Common chosen enemy categories: Undead, Dragonsish (drakes, dragons, etc), Giant, Goblin, Lycanthropes, Animals,Vermin | |
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Note that Universal Guild members are not rangers , really, but tough, capable wandering slayers. A character has to be a wandering slayer to belong to the UG, rather than a fancy pants fighter specialist type. UG guilders learn their trade on the road, sneering at the weapons guilders in their cloistered training halls. | Note that Universal Guild members are not rangers , really, but tough, capable wandering slayers. A character has to be a wandering slayer to belong to the UG, rather than a fancy pants fighter specialist type. UG guilders learn their trade on the road, sneering at the weapons guilders in their cloistered training halls. | ||
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| − | ''' | + | '''“Wilders’ Lodge”''': use Ranger class as per core rules. |
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| + | “[Various Weapons] Guild” :use Fighter class. Players start with a free +1 magic weapon. Examples: | ||
| + | o Fellowship of the Quarterstaff | ||
| + | o Archers’ Company | ||
| + | o Axeman’s Union, etc… | ||
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| + | '''“Breakers Guild”''': use rogue class | ||
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'''Ghostslayer’s Guild''': Use cleric class but: | '''Ghostslayer’s Guild''': Use cleric class but: | ||
| − | + | • healing spells cannot be selected from the character’s highest spell level | |
| − | + | • lose aura. Not always the holiest of men, they use the theurges' own charms and religio-magical paraphernalia to instrumental effect. | |
| − | + | • Are proficient in all martial weapons | |
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'''Tomb robbers Guild''': use rogue but : | '''Tomb robbers Guild''': use rogue but : | ||
| − | + | • Loses Sneak Attack | |
| − | + | • Gains and learns to use the Golden Dial of Zox, each point of which can be used once/ day: | |
| − | + | o Turn Undead. As level I cleric with no cha bonus. o Detect Chaos/Evil/Good/Law: Reveals creatures, spells, or objects of selected alignment. o Detect Undead: Reveals undead within 60 ft. o Hide from Undead: Undead can’t perceive one subject/level. o Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders. | |
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'''Order of Fists''': use Monk class, naginata-like glaive is counted as a monk’s weapon. | '''Order of Fists''': use Monk class, naginata-like glaive is counted as a monk’s weapon. | ||
*Guild HQ is in the capital city of the known world, The City of Gold, far from East March | *Guild HQ is in the capital city of the known world, The City of Gold, far from East March | ||
*martial arts of the 'Fists' variety were learned from the [Klingon-like] hobgoblins ; few humans seem to be resilient enough to learn them | *martial arts of the 'Fists' variety were learned from the [Klingon-like] hobgoblins ; few humans seem to be resilient enough to learn them | ||
| − | *The Fists style, learned from the hobgoblins , includes the use of the (naginata, really) glaive. Glaives can thus be included as a martial arts weapon. | + | *The Fists style, learned from the hobgoblins , includes the use of the (naginata, really) glaive. Glaives can thus be included as a martial arts |
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*You have no Universal Guild membership, and may be regarded as an "exotic" by the UG folk | *You have no Universal Guild membership, and may be regarded as an "exotic" by the UG folk | ||
*Unlike most humans , Fists guilds folk tend to have a higher opinion of hobgoblins due to the origin of their art | *Unlike most humans , Fists guilds folk tend to have a higher opinion of hobgoblins due to the origin of their art | ||
*Start with max hps and gold | *Start with max hps and gold | ||
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| − | '''Knife-juggler’s Guild''' : use bard class | + | '''Knife-juggler’s Guild''' : use bard class. Morale boosters, tricksters, and collectors of lore who support elite slayer teams and spread word of their fame.The Knife Jugglers' guild is the most secretive and the least trusted by the theurges. The theurges fear that they collect lore and news to establish an alternative account of the world and its workings, free of theurge control. |
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'''Outsider' Guilds''' : 'Outsider' guilds, based in the capital city, were founded as a safe way to recruit dangerous but useful non-human slayers. They include a Lizardfolk guild (the Bogland Band?) , for LF , and a Greenskin Guild for hobgoblins. They are treated with a measure of disdain (perhaps like 'native' companies in a colonial force) but also have some cachet and mystique. | '''Outsider' Guilds''' : 'Outsider' guilds, based in the capital city, were founded as a safe way to recruit dangerous but useful non-human slayers. They include a Lizardfolk guild (the Bogland Band?) , for LF , and a Greenskin Guild for hobgoblins. They are treated with a measure of disdain (perhaps like 'native' companies in a colonial force) but also have some cachet and mystique. | ||
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OTHER GUILDS CAN BE INVENTED BY PLAYERS TO SUIT A NEW CONCEPT.... | OTHER GUILDS CAN BE INVENTED BY PLAYERS TO SUIT A NEW CONCEPT.... | ||
| − | + | == ii)Theurges == | |
A powerful, supposedly immortal (if they ‘transcend’) overclass of mystics who rule the Seven Provinces. Men and women usually from the same families. Wear the archetypal robes of a wizard; pointed hat and flowing gorgeous star-studded cloaks. Follow a rigid path, (lower college) Wiz 1-3 followed by(upper college) Cler 1-3. Can transcend in a perilous ceremony to become (immortal?) mystic theurges. | A powerful, supposedly immortal (if they ‘transcend’) overclass of mystics who rule the Seven Provinces. Men and women usually from the same families. Wear the archetypal robes of a wizard; pointed hat and flowing gorgeous star-studded cloaks. Follow a rigid path, (lower college) Wiz 1-3 followed by(upper college) Cler 1-3. Can transcend in a perilous ceremony to become (immortal?) mystic theurges. | ||
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'''Origins:''' The world was once disunified and ruled by a ruthless military feudal order, like medieval europe's , with a totalitarian church. The theurges saw that this led to continuous warfare, crusade, etc., so managed somehow to wrest control from both the battle-obsessed barons and the hobgoblin warlords they struggled with. The tipping point was a huge inter racial war which threatened to cause chaos and death. Until then lesser players in the society, they intervened [we don't really know how, yet, nudge, nudge] and won control for themselves. They are anti-military, which is the reason the guilds exist- they do the job of fighting but have no political power. | '''Origins:''' The world was once disunified and ruled by a ruthless military feudal order, like medieval europe's , with a totalitarian church. The theurges saw that this led to continuous warfare, crusade, etc., so managed somehow to wrest control from both the battle-obsessed barons and the hobgoblin warlords they struggled with. The tipping point was a huge inter racial war which threatened to cause chaos and death. Until then lesser players in the society, they intervened [we don't really know how, yet, nudge, nudge] and won control for themselves. They are anti-military, which is the reason the guilds exist- they do the job of fighting but have no political power. | ||
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Theurges who are not initiated into the upper college continue to gain ranks at Wizards but can never thereafter enter the Upper College [ ‘capping’ at level 6]. Those who leave must adopt the grey robes of unaffiliated wizards and sorcerers. | Theurges who are not initiated into the upper college continue to gain ranks at Wizards but can never thereafter enter the Upper College [ ‘capping’ at level 6]. Those who leave must adopt the grey robes of unaffiliated wizards and sorcerers. | ||
| − | + | == iii)Grey Wizards == | |
Non –theurge magic users : sorcerers (natural magic-users)or independent wizards who become active outside the supervision of the theurges. They are required to wear grey robes to show their lack of affiliation to the theurges (and cap at L6). | Non –theurge magic users : sorcerers (natural magic-users)or independent wizards who become active outside the supervision of the theurges. They are required to wear grey robes to show their lack of affiliation to the theurges (and cap at L6). | ||
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| − | + | == iv) Outsiders == | |
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| + | • Hobgoblins. Klingon-like adversaries of humankind. Unlike humans can be barbarians or druids; are frequently monks. | ||
| + | • Lizardfolk (also can be barbarians, druids) | ||
| + | • Dwarves and Gnomes can be almost any (non divine magic using) class- do not need to belong to a guild | ||
| + | • Halflings are gypsy-like wanderers; tend to be rogues or bards | ||
| + | • Human outsiders and outlaws. Tieflings are treated like humans . | ||
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== Map of East March == | == Map of East March == | ||
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== Guild Records of East March Bounties and Sightings == | == Guild Records of East March Bounties and Sightings == | ||
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