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sfdragon
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 Posted - 23 Jul 2008 : 10:58:13
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and in the realms assassins were the special bootlickers of Bhaal.
far as i know, he did kiss the boot of bhaal., if he did, drizzt would killed him at the beck and call of tsr at the time of troubles and killed off bhaal's followers.
true it didnt, exist back 2nd. never stated it did either.
but mind you, If I ever play such a character, assassin is a word, along with murderer that I'd avoid.
(wonder about entreri's 4e classes will be) |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
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Posted - 23 Jul 2008 : 11:11:33
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Just call him - or her - a "hired Killer" and you're good.  |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 23 Jul 2008 : 15:09:17
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quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
job of assassin: must enjoy killing people
assuming he told the truth, Entreri does not.
Where is it written that an assassin (and I mean the general word, not the PrC) must enjoy killing people? Nowhere, as far as I know. |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 24 Jul 2008 : 10:38:17
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quote:
Originally posted by Markustay
Just call him - or her - a "hired Killer" and you're good.
or thug,hired sword, (insert weapon here)(insert gender pronoun here),enforcer, murderer...... etc
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
job of assassin: must enjoy killing people
assuming he told the truth, Entreri does not.
Where is it written that an assassin (and I mean the general word, not the PrC) must enjoy killing people? Nowhere, as far as I know.
true, afaik it isnt, but would any of your pcs enter a profession and enjoy it? if not would they change.
but being that I cant figure out how to explain it better, I will leave it at that |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
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Edited by - sfdragon on 24 Jul 2008 10:40:32 |
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Zanan
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 24 Jul 2008 : 10:47:02
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Originally posted by sfdragon
and in the realms assassins were the special bootlickers of Bhaal.
Not exactly. He was the god of murder and many assassins were obviously sending the odd prayer to him too. Which is not to say that all assassins had to be Bhaal worshippers or the like. IMHO, the links drawn between certain classes & professions and certain deities (because they cater to a certain portfolios) are often closer than what is reality. |
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Calmar
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Posted - 24 Jul 2008 : 14:03:29
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I mean, a rogue takes up 5 levels in his class, then switches to assassin (in a normal campaign) and the next day he knows spells.
He could take a level as sorcerer or wizard instead and would get arcane spellcasting out of nowhere, as well... |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 24 Jul 2008 : 14:46:36
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Originally posted by sfdragon
...would any of your pcs enter a profession and enjoy it? if not would they change.
I don't agree with this. Sometimes people really do take a job just for the money, not because they love doing it. |
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Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 24 Jul 2008 14:48:15 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 24 Jul 2008 : 14:56:35
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quote:
Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by sfdragon
...would any of your pcs enter a profession and enjoy it? if not would they change.
I don't agree with this. Sometimes people really do take a job just for the money, not because they love doing it.
One of my Hooks featured a halfling who was captured, sold into slavery, and then magically bound by a powerful wizard. The wizard forced the halfling to be an assassin. After some time doing this, the halfling became inured to what he had become. When he finally got his freedom, he continued doing it, because it was what he had become. He took no pleasure in it, it was just all he had done for the past several years, and he couldn't see himself doing anything else.
So I find it utterly plausible that a person can be quite skilled at a particular profession, and still show no love at all for it. |
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