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[Ross Vernal]

All I know about Tom Bombadil is that he's a vaguely powerful nature spirit who was once in a poem Tolkien wrote.

Also, Goldberry, the swords, etc. Read the book many times.

Vague powers are the hat of the DM pet NPC's. That way, they can do some bullshit, and then when you ask, you then apply the bullshit to a logical, weaponized conclusion, and hilarity ensues.

[Rolepgeek]

I was more thinking of the whole 'singing a barrow-wight to death' part.

Just trying t think of good musically inclined or such prestige classes for Daethwin.

OOH! Could I take some levels in Priest worshipping the Eternal Harmony? I can provide details via PM if you want. I think it'd be fun to get to be a 'Singer of Harmony' or somesuch.

Eventually I want Daethwin to be a priest/bard/mage/knight. Not specifically those classes, but you get the idea.

[Ross Vernal]

There once was a God of Music. Bit the dust, but still.

[Gamerlord]

Another one bites the dust!

[Xanmyral]

I thought there was only one god who died. Well, removed from existence, but by then that's semantics. Anyone take over their portfolio, or was it left sort of free floating?

[Rolepgeek]

Maybe the god who retro-died was the god of music.

That would make me sad, but also leave the possibility for some FUN things. Depending on how Ross has it.

[Gamerlord]

Please no gods of disco.

[Xanmyral]

At least the gods aren't in and of themselves their portfolio. Otherwise music wouldn't exist, considering the god of music's untimely demise.

@Gamer: Didn't you hear? Disco's dead.

[Gamerlord]

At least the gods aren't in and of themselves their portfolio. Otherwise music wouldn't exist, considering the god of music's untimely demise.

@Gamer: Didn't you hear? Disco's dead.

Tell that to the older members of my family. I have to blast my music so that I don't listen to theirs.

[Xanmyral]

Headphones are nice, specially those fancy sound canceling ones now a days. Got me a pair, never have to worry about noisy people again, nor disturbing them in the reverse.

[Ross Vernal]

I thought there was only one god who died.

Three. Caribia, Lisse, and Oraith. Oraith was music, dance, and art. Caribia was the original Mother Nature, but more of the wild sort than Camille. I kinda forgot what Lisse did; it vanished along with my god shipping chart. Headcanon (as in, this is not something official) is that Lisse is the Mountain Mother Jewel worships, but you'd really have to ask him.

Of course,

Spoiler: MEGASPOILER (click to show/hide)

Caribia IS going to come back from the dead and usurp Necromancy from Mingan. It's Fated to happen.

Anyone take over their portfolio, or was it left sort of free floating?

Some domains are floating around.

[Gamerlord]

Spoiler: MEGASPOILER (click to show/hide)

Caribia IS going to come back from the dead and usurp Necromancy from Mingan. It's Fated to happen.

*cracks knuckles*
He won't have it for long.

[Xanmyral]

Caribia was the original Mother Nature...

He won't have it for long.

I guess skeletons have as hard a time telling the genders of others as they do them.

I see some interesting things happening to when a goddess of nature takes on the mantle of necromancy. Interestingly horrible things, that is.

[Ross Vernal]

Sorry, said events are protected by canon.

Also, said I might do this, so here it is, the male protagonist of the book series that this universe is for:

Name: Zane Deustrages
Race: Demi-Human
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 210 lbs
Appearance: Olive-skinned, black-haired, beefcake, eyes that sparkle and shine like broken glass in the sunlight.
Strength 14, Stamina 15, Agility 14, Speed 14, Endurance 18, Willpower 30, Intelligence 14, Perception 20
HP: 54
MP: 64
Level:
Combat 9 (Warrior 5/Soldier 1/Swordsman 3)
Elder Mage 10 (Chaos Mage 3/Chaos Priest 3/Free Mage 2/Wild Mage 2/Elder Mage 2)
Blood Mage 7
Virtues: At least 5, no more than 7.
Demigod (Critical - 3pts) - Zane's blood is literally Mingan's blood. As such, Zane has taken a step towards full Divinity, and has an inherent, permanent talent for Chaos Magic and Blood Magic - spells cast are incredibly more powerful than those of his counterparts.
Hyper Awareness (Major - 2pts) - Zane can Sherlock Scan pretty much anything. With a glance, he can tell what hand you use, your favorite weapon, when you last ate, what country you came from, what time you woke up, and has already planned at least six different ways of killing you. Additionally, he has a perfect memory.
Determined (Minor - 1pts): If there's any one talent Zane has, it's willpower. When he gets an idea in mind to do something, he will get it done, and cannot be stopped.
Flaws: At least 5, no more than 7.
Sacrificed Basic Skill for Awesome Training (Critical - 3pts) - When it comes to Chaos Magic, Blood Magic, reading, drinking, war, and having sex, Zane is a freaking expert. When it comes to literally anything else at all, he neither understands nor cares. Samples of his ignorance include: his own emotions, the need for clothes, common courtesy, any and all other social skills, cooking, geography, astronomy, religion, and philosophy. You would qualify him as being somewhere on the autistic or sociopath spectrum - don't ask him, he'd get insulted and stab you.
Absent-Minded (Major - 2pts) - While Zane is really good at noticing things, he doesn't always connect the dots until ten minutes later. A lot of the time, he's busy contemplating Chaos Magic, mass murder, or whatever is occupying his thoughts.
Cocky Bastard (Minor - 1 pt): Zane has a thing for doing whatever he wants, whenever he feels like it, because he has enough power to do so. Sometimes, he lets his epic powers get to his head, and shoots off his mouth, charges headlong into something stupid, or just generally acts like a self-centered dickhole.

Hobbies:
Drinking (Major - 2pts): Some people drink. Zane can Drink with a capital D.
Literature (Minor - 1pts): Zane has a vivid imagination and loves to read and collect old books.

Feats:
1 Tough
2 Power Facilitator
3 Hyper Awareness
3 Perfect Memory
4 Regeneration
5 Know Location
6 Denca Fencing
7 Roaken Elite Training
8 Legionaire Training
9 Faerie Godmother
10 Improvised Weapons Training
11 Enhanced Senses
12 Eternal Vigilance
13 Leadership
14 Apprentice Wizard
15 Battletrance

[Ross Vernal]

I see some interesting things happening to when a goddess of nature takes on the mantle of necromancy. Interestingly horrible things, that is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralis

Start from there, but with sentient beings instead of ants.