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Romaal
Acolyte
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 Posted - 06 Mar 2007 : 20:53:23
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I'm going to play a Paladin of Nobanion in the new campaign of our play group. That's why I want to know where I can get more infos about this god.
I have readed yet:
- Faiths and Pantheons
- Champions of Valor
- The Vilhon Reach
I'm going to play a typic paladin, riding on a dire lion. Not too feral. Maybe this isn't usual for this demigod, I don't know. What I really liked about him is the thing with the lions and the royalty.
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Foxhelm
Senior Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 06 Mar 2007 : 21:37:05
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This doesn't work for your character, but might work for a NPC or a PC friend if you can find one with your shared interest.
A wizard worshipper of Nobanion who has the Spell Thematics feat with the lion thematic. Great Shout that covers your face with that of a roaring lion. The Fly spell showing you being carried by a translucent winged lion (a form of Nobanion if I remember right).
If you have a creative DM, you might try to come up with a Divine feet with the same options but that might be harder than it looks. |
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Edited by - Foxhelm on 06 Mar 2007 21:37:34 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 06 Mar 2007 : 21:50:39
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| Get a copy of the 2E book Powers & Pantheons. It contains a wealth of info on Nobanion. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 06 Mar 2007 : 23:05:12
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| This may sound obvious, but you might be able to get some information simply by searching the Net. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 07 Mar 2007 : 08:50:58
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| There is some insight into Nobanion in the Ed's Answers that Kuje compiled, from a couple years back, in the same answer about Lurue. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Korginard
Learned Scribe
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2007 : 16:07:54
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Since the magic comes from Nobanion, I'm not sure it's neccesary to require a feat in order to give it a flavor or style complemetary of Nobanion. I feel every priest's spells should represent the nature of thier god. I feel STRONGLY that Spell Thematics is a waste of a feat slot. This is more of a role-playing issue than a rules issue. I see no reason to waste a feat slot on customizing the appearance of your spells as long as the change in appearance and effect doesn't change the way the spell works.
Another possible idea for a Paladin of Nobanion is that perhaps they summon a Celestial Lion animal companion rather than a mount. It occurs to me this would be especialy usefull to a Wemic Paladin of Nobanion, since Wemic's really have no use for a mount.
Perhaps when the Paladin uses Smite Evil he is briefly surrounded by the image of a roaring Lion.
Relics created by the clergy could include bladed "Claw" glove weapons, armor and shields with lion motifs and of course Figurines of Wonderous Power that summon large cats.
Just a few ideas based on my knowledge and impression of Nobanion.
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Halidan
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 08 Mar 2007 : 17:34:11
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Originally posted by Korginard
Since the magic comes from Nobanion, I'm not sure it's neccesary to require a feat in order to give it a flavor or style complemetary of Nobanion. I feel every priest's spells should represent the nature of thier god. I feel STRONGLY that Spell Thematics is a waste of a feat slot. This is more of a role-playing issue than a rules issue. I see no reason to waste a feat slot on customizing the appearance of your spells as long as the change in appearance and effect doesn't change the way the spell works.
As a long time FR DM, I've got to agree with you on this subject Korginard. I've always let my spell casters describe their spells as they wish - so Druankrea, a dwarven sorcerer in my game has a magic missile spell that looks like dwarven hammers launching towards the victim. Meanwhile, our palidan of Sune must gently kiss the wounded person to use her lay on hands ability.
But, Spell Thematics does more than just chance how the spell looks - it also adds a penality (of 2 IIRC) to opponents spelcraft checks to recognize the spell. In my games, the spells can be described however you want - but if you want the +2 modifyier, you've gotta take the feat.
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Originally posted by Korginard
Another possible idea for a Paladin of Nobanion is that perhaps they summon a Celestial Lion animal companion rather than a mount. It occurs to me this would be especialy usefull to a Wemic Paladin of Nobanion, since Wemic's really have no use for a mount.
That's an intesting point and one I've never had to consider. Whle I've had several centaur, wemic and other quadraped characters, non have been plaidans. What do other DM's do for a palidan whose his own mount? |
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Na-Gang
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
348 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2007 : 11:49:14
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| Can anyone remind me where the information on the city of cats can be found. I think it's somewhere near the Gulthmere Forest and is a city devoted to both Nobanion and Sharess. Thanks. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2007 : 12:21:29
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See the 2e Vilhon Reach tome for the Nathlekh reference... as well as the 3e Shining South sourcebook (there's only a one sentence reference in there as I recall though). Also, see Nobanion's entry in the 2e Powers and Pantheons deity book for more on the city.
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Na-Gang
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
348 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2007 : 12:23:39
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