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| Blue |
Posted - 30 Oct 2012 : 21:08:53
So im getting ready to play in my first campaign (!!!), and was thinking of playing as a cleric for my first character. I have always liked Finder Wyvrenspur, and would like to play a cleric of a neutral deity. However, I am not very interested in the entire renewal of the arts aspect of Finder, and was wondering what your thoughts would be about a cleric with an alternative interpretation of Finders creed. Instead of emphasizing the renewal of the arts, this cleric would emphasize the renewal aspect of Finder. Perhaps they were inspired by Finders story of overwhelming pride and redemption through renewal, and this clerics interpretation of Finders creed emphasizes the renewal of people themselves through change and growth over time. This would emphasize the cycles of life part of Finders portfolio. Any thoughts? Would you consider this a viable character build? I am a long time novel reader and first time gamer, so on any tips on character creation would be very much welcome. I will be playing 3.5, so that's the rulleset to refer to. Thanks for your feedback in advance. |
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| Blue |
Posted - 01 Nov 2012 : 16:46:38
Thanks xaeyruudh. He's got a great story set up so far, and I think he's got an exciting campaign for us, regardless of how he balances it. I'm feeling good about the Finder cleric, so we'll see how he wants to run with it. |
| xaeyruudh |
Posted - 01 Nov 2012 : 15:57:33
congrats on your first campaign! hopefully your DM is a great storyteller, but if it seems like there's more emphasis on combat than story in the game don't get discouraged or turned off to the gaming side. it's a matter of style/preference. there's a little bit of an Art to matching DM and player preferences... which isn't a factor when you pick up a novel and sink into your favorite chair for a few hours.
i agree with what's already been said regarding your interpretation of Finder being totally valid, and also with your thought about the church of Lathander being predisposed against Finderites... Wyverners? Findspurs! whatever you call them, i'm sure Lathander's church would look at Finder's following as upstarts who are trying to pull followers away from the lord of the dawn... missing the fact that Finder's ascension is a renewal and the churches could/should easily complement each other at least in that particular area.
good luck, hopefully it's fun for all. |
| Blue |
Posted - 01 Nov 2012 : 12:36:09
Perhaps Lathanders followers might have a dim view of this interpretation. It seems to border on the notion of new beginnings. |
| Blue |
Posted - 31 Oct 2012 : 11:59:14
Thanks for all of your feedback. If it would be considered a heresy, it would be interesting to see how other members of Finders church respond. Especially if my character proslytizesz, which I believe is a major part of the church's mission. I'm playing with a new DM, so I don't know how he's going to want to interpret it. |
| MrHedgehog |
Posted - 31 Oct 2012 : 11:36:42
Even if he was just about artistic renewal your cleric could interpret his faith as he chose. A lot of "heresies" exist. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 31 Oct 2012 : 03:24:46
He's about renewal, and not just of the arts, so I don't see any issue. |
| Seravin |
Posted - 30 Oct 2012 : 21:47:38
Finder once was nearly ruined because he didn't want anyone re-interpreting his songs or adapting his art to suit their tastes (and why he tried to create Flattery and Alias so his songs would never be changed). I think he learned from that experience and would be open to an adaption of his clergy into renewal of character. Whether another deity would take issue could even be an interesting campaign hook if your DM is clever! Enjoy the campaign! |
