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Kuje
Great Reader
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 Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 15:53:51
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Originally posted by Kes_Alanadel
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Originally posted by Ozzalum
Ozzalum's player: Ishiilik looks on, confused, and holds his tongue. He thinks to himself "Don't say anything stupid. Just wait and watch until you know what's going on."
I think I've got it.
Thanks
Aye, looks like you do. In the actual emails you wont have to put the "Caer's player:Ozzalum's player", etc., you just add what you want to say/do after the text you are replying to.
Hope that helps some as well.
~Kes
Indeed you don't have to write the tags, I shoulda said that last night but I was loopy last night. I only added them to the posts so that it would be easier to see how the posts are done. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 19:54:22
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Here is the current thoughts I've had on when the game is going to start.
I'm pushing for next week and I hope to have everyones, or mostly everyones, mechanics by then and I'm allowing them to work on their background material a little longer. So far I have about 5 or 6ish characters that are mostly done with mechanics and or lore but some of them are mix and match.
So, I'm planning on sending out my first DM post on Monday. Also, if you haven't supplied me with a email addy that you want my posts sent to, please do so! |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 21:13:14
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 21:24:11
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Another question, like I haven't asked a bazillion already ;).
We have a starting year, but how about a starting month/day?
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Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 21:25:37
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Originally posted by Uzzy
We are allowed 49k now? Hmm, do I have some gold to spend then?
Uh, I said earlier, more then once, that the wealth limits for 10th level chars are 49k according to the 3e DMG.....
So, if you wanna redo your items, be my guest or if you want to save some for some other nonmagical reason, that's fine as well. Or do both. I don't care, the game hasn't really started yet, so revise away! |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 16 Oct 2007 21:32:20 |
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 21:27:23
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Originally posted by Kes_Alanadel
Another question, like I haven't asked a bazillion already ;).
We have a starting year, but how about a starting month/day?
~Kes
Hhehe. Knew I forgot to post something but I did figure this out last night. Course, I was out of it last night so probably why I forgot.
However, I decided that just after spring equinox is a good start day. So it would be mid Ches.
Also: Check your email. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 21:28:16
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Originally posted by Jorkens
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Originally posted by Ozzalum
I'm playing a Zhent spymaster.
Then I am playing a spying Zen-master  .
God, that was bad. I think I deserve the prize for the years worst (attempt at a) joke for that one.
And this did make me chuckle. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 21:32:41
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Kes_Alanadel
Another question, like I haven't asked a bazillion already ;).
We have a starting year, but how about a starting month/day?
~Kes
Hhehe. Knew I forgot to post something but I did figure this out last night. Course, I was out of it last night so probably why I forgot.
However, I decided that just after spring equinox is a good start day. So it would be mid Ches.
Also: Check your email. :)
Dang it, knew I forgot to do something when I signed on today. |
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 16 Oct 2007 : 22:26:09
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I thought so. I got confused with your email stating that we had 30k to spend. Ah well.
Just want one minor change, which I'll email you about. |
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Ozzalum
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 01:21:54
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| OK. Here's yet another question. If I'm supposed to be playing one of these Harpers, where can I find out more about them? Is there a good primer out there for the beginner Harpist? It occurs to me that all I know about those who strum comes from people complaining about them. Apparently I hang out with Zhents, Red Wizards, and assorted necromancers. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 01:24:26
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Originally posted by Ozzalum
OK. Here's yet another question. If I'm supposed to be playing one of these Harpers, where can I find out more about them? Is there a good primer out there for the beginner Harpist? It occurs to me that all I know about those who strum comes from people complaining about them. Apparently I hang out with Zhents, Red Wizards, and assorted necromancers.
2e's Code of the Harpers is probably the best book about them. There's a little about them in the FRCS on page 274. I didn't mention Cloak & Dagger because that is more about the Moonstars. The 2e campaign box set has a little info also in the Running the Realms booklet, but Code is the best source. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 01:33:55
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Ozzalum
OK. Here's yet another question. If I'm supposed to be playing one of these Harpers, where can I find out more about them? Is there a good primer out there for the beginner Harpist? It occurs to me that all I know about those who strum comes from people complaining about them. Apparently I hang out with Zhents, Red Wizards, and assorted necromancers.
2e's Code of the Harpers is probably the best book about them. There's a little about them in the FRCS on page 274. I didn't mention Cloak & Dagger because that is more about the Moonstars. The 2e campaign box set has a little info also in the Running the Realms booklet, but Code is the best source.
Also, Ed and Steven and Elaine's compiled replies here at Candlekeep. And if you have the time before the adventures begin, Elaine's novels too.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 01:36:16
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Ozzalum
OK. Here's yet another question. If I'm supposed to be playing one of these Harpers, where can I find out more about them? Is there a good primer out there for the beginner Harpist? It occurs to me that all I know about those who strum comes from people complaining about them. Apparently I hang out with Zhents, Red Wizards, and assorted necromancers.
2e's Code of the Harpers is probably the best book about them. There's a little about them in the FRCS on page 274. I didn't mention Cloak & Dagger because that is more about the Moonstars. The 2e campaign box set has a little info also in the Running the Realms booklet, but Code is the best source.
Also, Ed and Steven and Elaine's compiled replies here at Candlekeep. And if you have the time before the adventures begin, Elaine's novels too.
Heroes Lorebook also has a page about the Harpers in the back of the book but it even says, Code has more info. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Ozzalum
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 02:27:29
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| Alas no link to the free downloads at the Wizards site. Guess I need to pony up $4.95. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 02:35:11
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Aye. Most of the sources we've mentioned will need to be purchased either as PDFs at paizo.com, or as printed versions through second-hand dealers like nobleknight.com.
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Daviot
Senior Scribe
USA
372 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 05:32:11
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For those who are interested, after asking a few dozen questions and discussing my character (Rodon Ashgate, A male LN tiefling Rogue 2/Wizard 7) with Kuje over AIM(aren't you glad there aren't another twenty posts by me instead?), my character for the Berdusk Intrigue campaign is built. Currently, it's on paper, and I intend to type it up shortly—it's just that I have one test, one major project, and one paper rough draft between now and Thursday. My Thursday afternoon, however, is free.  |
One usually has far more to fear from the soft-spoken wizard with a blade and well-worn boots than from the boisterous one in the ivory tower.
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Matthus
Senior Scribe
Germany
393 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 06:18:45
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Something about my character – I hope that you don’t mind Kuje, that this little background wasn’t first send to you – the larger version is almost done and will be with you shortly.
Thormir Bloodstone:
The dwarf has curly blond hair and a thick beard, which is plaited and well kept. The eyes sparkle green and dark and the skin has a brown tinge, even if its obvious that Thormir spends more time under the mountains than in the sun. His boots and trousers are black and he wears a white shirt under a mithril breastplate. A warhammer and a handaxe are riding on his belt, a crossbow is slung over a not to bulky backpack.
The most undwarven feature becomes evident every time someone talks to this dwarf. He shows nothing of the expected sullenness and stubbornness of his race. Thormir has a open mind is quick witted and friendly, almost charming. In his hands he is holding a little drum and often he is singing with a deep and melodious voice. He likes to share stories with other adventurers and seems to know a lot of the bards in Berdusk. Only if someone is seriously talking about faith or gods it is to be noted that Thormir makes his own contribution to the discussion and that he knows more than stories about this. There is no secret that his god is Dumathoin, but only his friends know that Thormir is also a priest of the Silent Keeper.
Edit Note: Sure that there are more typos 
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 06:48:48
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Looks good guys and no worries, I know what it's like trying to get this together with school in the way, which is why I waited until 2 of my classes were completed before I posted my ad for the game.
And no worries Matthus. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
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Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 10:29:41
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| Well, my character is a middle aged human caravan guard and, during the winter season, professional gambler. |
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Ozzalum
Learned Scribe
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 15:30:13
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Never trust a charismatic, happy dwarf. They are always dopplegangers... always.
"If the face isn't dour,
The breath isn't sour,
And the eyes do not glower...
Run for your life,
There is no time for a rhyme!"
This public service announcement brought to you by the Coalition of Paranoid Green Elves (CPGE). |
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Matthus
Senior Scribe
Germany
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Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 15:50:57
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Originally posted by Ozzalum
Never trust a charismatic, happy dwarf. They are always dopplegangers... always.
"If the face isn't dour,
The breath isn't sour,
And the eyes do not glower...
Run for your life,
There is no time for a rhyme!"
This public service announcement brought to you by the Coalition of Paranoid Green Elves (CPGE).
You don't know even half Ozzalum - but be sure you will be the first on my dinner plate - just to get some fresh breath   |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 20:21:31
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| It may be too late, but I'm interested in joining in one of your games, Kuje. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2007 : 20:37:34
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
It may be too late, but I'm interested in joining in one of your games, Kuje.
Check your PM's.... |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2007 : 01:47:41
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Originally posted by Kuje
5) I also haven’t added the return of Shade and the Silence of Lolth in my games. So Evereska is not a ruin, but some thing has destroyed Tilverton. The silence of Lloth never happened and then neither has the Lady Penitent events. Rage of Dragons has been mentioned but it wasn’t as destructive as the WOTC version. The Sembia events have been scrapped as well, so Sembia isn’t having a civil war. Nor has the Last Mythal events happened, so Myth Drannor is still a ruin. Basically, anything that WOTC has destroyed, ignore it because it won’t take place in my FR.
I just love hearing this.
OK, I've read through this entire thread now. :) I take it I'll be in the planar game? I haven't decided what type of character to make yet, but what I CAN say is that she will most likely be a good-aligned female human using one of the (classic) base classes. Nothing fancy-shmancy. Also, Kuje, is everything fair game for character background, or are there things you'd rather not see? For example, "characters cannot be the offspring of a god" (just an example, I wasn't playing on creating such a character).
Again, thanks for letting me in, I look forward to playing! |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2007 : 02:30:40
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Kuje
5) I also haven’t added the return of Shade and the Silence of Lolth in my games. So Evereska is not a ruin, but some thing has destroyed Tilverton. The silence of Lloth never happened and then neither has the Lady Penitent events. Rage of Dragons has been mentioned but it wasn’t as destructive as the WOTC version. The Sembia events have been scrapped as well, so Sembia isn’t having a civil war. Nor has the Last Mythal events happened, so Myth Drannor is still a ruin. Basically, anything that WOTC has destroyed, ignore it because it won’t take place in my FR.
I just love hearing this.
OK, I've read through this entire thread now. :) I take it I'll be in the planar game? I haven't decided what type of character to make yet, but what I CAN say is that she will most likely be a good-aligned female human using one of the (classic) base classes. Nothing fancy-shmancy. Also, Kuje, is everything fair game for character background, or are there things you'd rather not see? For example, "characters cannot be the offspring of a god" (just an example, I wasn't playing on creating such a character).
Again, thanks for letting me in, I look forward to playing!
Grin on the canon changes. :)
And aye on the planar game, since I needed 1 more player to make it 6 and 6. Gods, 12 players. I'm nuts. :)
As for background, I tend to pretty open to most everything, same with most character ideas. But yeah, the I'm a child of a deity might be stretching it less it's a bloodline that is diluted. I.E, a planar, or offspring of a planar, that had relations with a deity somewhere in it's bloodline.
But mostly I'm looking for nothing to fancy and or strange. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 18 Oct 2007 : 02:42:49
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Originally posted by Kuje
Grin on the canon changes. :)
And aye on the planar game, since I needed 1 more player to make it 6 and 6. Gods, 12 players. I'm nuts. :)
Heh! OK, I look forward to that. :) I like the idea of my character also being some type of Harper or Moonstar--let me know whichever one makes the most sense for the planar game.
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As for background, I tend to pretty open to most everything, same with most character ideas. But yeah, the I'm a child of a deity might be stretching it less it's a bloodline that is diluted. I.E, a planar, or offspring of a planar, that had relations with a deity somewhere in it's bloodline.
But mostly I'm looking for nothing to fancy and or strange. :)
All right, don't worry, a pretty simple background is exactly what I'm going for. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2007 : 03:26:27
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Heh! OK, I look forward to that. :) I like the idea of my character also being some type of Harper or Moonstar--let me know whichever one makes the most sense for the planar game.
Harper since the schism doesn't take place until another decade or so in the future from the current time that the campaign is starting. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 18 Oct 2007 : 17:45:57
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Heh! OK, I look forward to that. :) I like the idea of my character also being some type of Harper or Moonstar--let me know whichever one makes the most sense for the planar game.
Harper since the schism doesn't take place until another decade or so in the future from the current time that the campaign is starting.
Oh, duh! Harper it is, then, I'll work that into my character's backstory. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Ozzalum
Learned Scribe
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2007 : 17:56:36
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I just want to reassure everyone that I am not playing a bard, so no more poems from me once the game starts.
As for you Matthus...
I hope you choke on a rib, you filthy shapeshifter! |
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Sian
Senior Scribe
Denmark
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Posted - 18 Oct 2007 : 18:16:58
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| all done with my character ... Backgroundstory and all |
what happened to the queen? she's much more hysterical than usual
She's a women, it happens once a month |
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