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[Theoboldi]

Shoruke, I have a little question concerning my next skeletal minion.
In the SRD it states that the first skeleton gets the stats of a human warrior skeleton. Does this apply to the next one too, or will that one get the attributes that the corpse had in life?

[RAM]

I am short-listing my feat to:
 Divine metamagic(rapid)
  I could, at present, use it only once per day, but it is a neat trick...

 Domain spontaneity(D.S.)(travel)
  3 times per day I can trade in a prepared spell for one from the travel domain, which is very nice, with 6 spells that are not on the cleric list and one that is a level lower than on the cleric list. being able to grab a bunch of fly or teleport spells out-of-the-blue, and having locate object and find the path on-hand without preparation would definately be nice.

 D.S.(Oracle)
  Identify, augury, divination, scrying, commune, legend lore, greater scrying, discern location, foresight. This would let me get information on just about anything at just about any time...
    These sorts of spells are the type of thing that one would generally rather not memorise in advance of needing them...

 D.S.(knowledge)
  Detect thoughts, Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, and True Seeing are all nice alternatives to Oracle, but I would feel the abscence of identify, scrying, and commune...

 Improved initiative
  Better than it sounds, if I can drop the tasty treat down before the tyrannosaurus rex reaches the bard, then there will be much rejoicing, or not...

 Craft wondrous item
  I just noticed that Pearls of power are CL17, I can't dig up the rules that living greyhawk used, which were some sort of gradiated affair, but the F.A.Q. states that you can make stuff anyway...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The rules for magic item creation permit a character
creating an item to use scrolls, wands, or even another
caster as the source of the spells to be placed in the item.
The rules do not, however, state clearly whether the
character crafting the item has to be of a level sufficient to
cast a given spell. Is the caster level of the character with
the item creation feat being used to create the item (the
“creator”) a limit on the power of the item? For example,
can a 3rd-level wizard with the Craft Wondrous Item feat
create items containing any spell (assuming access to the
spells by other means), or is he limited to 2nd-level spells?
Unless stated specifically, items never have a minimum
caster level as a prerequisite. (The “CL” entry is the default
caster level of the item, not a requirement for creation.)
A 3rd-level wizard with Craft Wondrous Item could create
a harp of charming (even though he’s not high-enough level to
cast suggestion, a prerequisite for creation), as long he had
D&D FAQ v.3.5 64 Update Version: 6/30/08
access to the suggestion spell during creation (such as from an
item or another character).

I know someone else apparently needs the feat for a class, but unless we can work out some sort of xp trading scheme it would really strain someone to meet the needs of the whole party. I alone would want, say, 20 odd pearls of power, +6 wisdom amulet, cloak of charisma, type 4 bag, heward's haversack, vest of resistance, maybe some tomes...


I am currently leaning towards spontaneous travel...

[The Fool]

So where exactly did we put that purple orb that Mael found in Ibaea? My character is suppose to be out to solve the mysteries of the orb, and I won't be here for the session in a week and a half. I was thinking that Rush could start on the investigation on the orb. However I don't see it in either the party, Mysteller, or Mael's inventories, and I don't remember it being destroyed. Anyone recall?

And I'll post a journal tomorrow.

EDIT: According to the journals Maelrigar should still have the orb with him. Any chance Rush can borrow it? I'm thinking I may be able to invent a planar warpdrive for the ship while I'm at it. That would be awesome. I'd even give up EXP for such an awesome ship feature. It might take a total of twenty minutes to return to Rivershire if it works like Shadow Walk.

Anyways here is my journal:

Spoiler: The Calling (click to show/hide)

Having killed and bloodied the spiders that had ambushed us in their own lair we began discussing what to do with the spider eggs amongst other things. The eggs are neither monsters nor a threat right now so I don’t particularly care if someone takes an egg or two, but once they grow larger we may have to kill them off. After Kino had his fill from the freshly made spider corpses we moved on. As we walked Raspul and Kimiko talked of magical studies. It appears that Raspul is seeking immortality; the notes that he gathers will be immensely informative for me as I have yet to study necromancy at all. Kimiko didn’t seem to mind Raspul’s goal. She seems to bear a scientific mind; perhaps she could assist me with the investigation into the orb if I reach an impasse.

Speaking of the orb, it seems that the orb has significant summoning abilities. With the amount of planar access that such an orb would require, one could conceivably move between planes. This could speed up our travel time greatly. I must be able to observe the orb with my own eyes. It may hold the answers that I seek, or at best a fantastical passage that I very much need. Ellyvore keeps telling me that I need to leave this cave and get onto the ship where the orb is kept, but I can’t listen now with another orb further on. I cannot guarantee the actions of the others and cannot risk abandoning the opportunity to acquire another magical orb.

As we neared a corner Kino gripped my shoulder hard with her razor sharp talons of bone, and another gazed upon a faint flash of purple just beyond the corner. I created an illusionary wall to scout ahead, but it seems that I cast it too close to the creatures and they noticed us right away. Pity. We stood there staring down a small group of acid elementals. I, casting a major image successfully distracted some of the elementals while the others and two magical flying sharks thinned their ranks. Seeing a chance I dispelled the major image and created a rainbow coloured spray to blind the elementals. Despite being blind they hit surprisingly frequently, a near statistical impossibility. I’ll have to calculate the odds in my free time. After much combat the enemies fell into a murky pool of ooze, lacking both its strength and structural integrity of its previous form. These creatures’ deaths sicken me more than the spiders ever could.

I’m not sure if I want to continue onward through this damned cave. With Ellyvore urging me to leave maybe just a brief request would stop them from destroying this orb. I know that she isn’t real or there, but with these orbs perhaps my grieving will reach its end...

EDIT2: Maybe I should say who Ellyvore is... (derp) It's what I named Rush's wife. Because referring to someone without a name is awkward.

EDIT3: Fix'd the name mix-up.

[Kogan Loloklam]

As we walked Raspul and Stihe talked of magical studies. It appears that Raspul is seeking immortality; the notes that he gathers will be immensely informative for me as I have yet to study necromancy at all. Stihe didn’t seem to mind Raspul’s goal. She seems to bear a scientific mind; perhaps she could assist me with the investigation into the orb if I reach an impasse.

Wait what?
No. You got your people wrong.

Stihe is not a scientific minded type. That was Kimko talking to Raspul. Stihe is a thieving type. Sister of Andre. The Clearwaters are the only other short ones, should be easy to remember.

[The Fool]

What does everyone think about a shadow powered hyperdrive for the ship? I think that if nothing else it sounds awesome. Would it be worth the cost if I commissioned the hyperdrive if I'm successful? I mean in the long run since I would rather increase my spell DC first using most of my personal funds.

Hopefully I find more useful illusions than the image and colour spray spells, because other than delaying enemies I can't do much against monsters. While I'm on the topic I found the Phantasmal Assailants spell in Complete Arcane on page 117 with 4 Dex and 4 Wis damage. Any chance of getting that?

Since I just found more illusion spells that weren't in the Spell Compendium I'll be posting more spells to be approved later.

[Dwarmin]

Homebrew spells sounds...fun. Does anyone have any guidelines for creating those sort of things?

Also, I was bored and thinking of backup characters.

Centaur Monk is currently in the lead, but he's about to meet a flight of stairs...

[The Fool]

If you really want you can make homebrew spells. All that is really needed is for the spell to be balanced. You can't optimize a spell without drawbacks, either expensive casting materials, easy saves to reduce harsh damage, or a lesser effect that is impossible to miss are generally the standard. Use other spells as reference to of what kind of damage or effects you should be doing at that spell level.

If you're going for something unique then just wait for DM permission and modify it as you go. Actually, that goes for all homebrew spells. Post and modify until it's OK'd.

EDIT: Found a broken spell. In the BoVD there is a 2nd level spell that deals 2d20 damage to all non-demons within spell range. That's a lot for a large area.

EDIT2: Here are the illusion spells that I found. I'll keep the descriptions short since there are 8 of them and they will need to be looked at to be approved anyways.

Spoiler: MAGIC! (click to show/hide)

Level 1

Instant Diversion (Races of the Dragon, p.113) – Mirror Image with less images, but free movement

Level 2

Wall of Gloom (Complete Arcane, p.129) – A wall that stops up to CR 6 monsters. It increases DC with multiple checks
Blinding Colour Surge (PHB2, p.104) – Invisibility with a shorter duration and it blinds 1 enemy

Level 3

Pall of Twilight (Complete Mage, p.113) – Lowers chances of being detected (-10 to basically all related checks)
Legion of Sentinels (PHB2, p.116) – Swordsmen (AC 25) that deal 1d8 (+1 per 3 levels) threaten a 10 ft. radius. They can make AoO's, but can't move. (their stats are all over the place though)

Level 4

Nightmare Terrain (Complete Mage, p.111) – Tangled enemies, personal hide in plain sight, and concealment if all goes well
Mirror Image, Greater (PHB2, p.120) – Like mirror image, but you gain 1 image more per round (max 8 images) (I'm EVERYWHERE!)

Level 5
Shadow Guardians (Races of Destiny, p.168) – Create shadowy constructs that attack on commands (stats in a logical place)

I wanted to add Shadow Conjuration and some homebrew variations, but I'll need to find the base spell again.

EDIT3: I've updated my character sheet so I have the right number of spells. I just realized that with the level 1 features I picked I don't need to make magic sets since I'm only using illusions, which have Spell Mastery. I need one more level 1 spell. Any suggestions?

[Heron TSG]

Here are some of mine that I like. They aren't illusions, really.

Fist of Stone: +6 strength and a slam attack. The drawback is that it only works for you.
Geyser: A ray of water dealing 2d6+1d6/2 levels in nonlethal damage with no save, but if they fail a reflex save they're knocked prone.
Lesser Orb of Electricity: RTA to inflict 1d8 damage per two levels, but there's no save on it.
Bladeweave: Every round it's in effect, you get a free touch attack to daze your enemy, though will negates it.

[The Fool]

Mael, thanks for the suggestions. I'll take fist of stone. While I may not be able to use it my familiar can. Plus I'll be looking into a replacement familiar soon. The other RTA spells have little value to me since I treated dex as a dump stat.

[Kogan Loloklam]

It'd be nice for a list of all our custom spells in a central location. Both for Shoruke when he has to deal with it, and for others who want to use them. I've got a pair of first level spells I get at my next level, but only from some limited schools, and it might be fun to use some of the homebrews we have.

Anyway, here's a Homebrew I cobbled together...

Spoiler: Trade Image (click to show/hide)

Spell: Trade Image
Illusion (Glamer)
Level: sorcerer/wizard 1
Components: V, S, F
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Touch
Target: Creature Touched
Duration: 1 Hour/Level
You make yourself look like the touched target, and the touched target takes on your appearance provided that its size category is no more than one step different from your own. You cannot change your body type. For example, a human caster could only look human, humanoid, or like any other human-shaped bipedal creature. The spell does not provide the abilities or mannerisms of the chosen form, nor does it alter the perceived tactile (touch) of your body or audible (sound) properties of you or your voice. The image of worn equipment will be changed to fit appropriately, although they will not change drastically. A skirt will not change into pants, although a breastplate will change appropriately to differences in anatomy. The caster may choose to switch two different people's images instead of switching himself.
A creature that interacts with the glamer gets a Will save to recognize it as an illusion. For example, a creature that touched you and realized that the body shape did not match the visual one would be entitled to such a save. Furthermore a creature that knows the voice or mannerisms of the copied person may also be granted a save. The image changes in real time, so if one of the pair get a bruise, the bruise will appear on the image of the other. Anyone witnessing such an effect immediately gets a will save to disbelieve with a +10 circumstance bonus.
The pair must stay within 1 mile per caster level of each other for the spell to remain active.
Focus: A pair of mirrors, which must remain on the people affected while the spell is in effect. If either are removed or damaged, the spell dissipates.

This is a disguise self spell with some limitations. First it doesn't have the ability to completely change clothing. Second it is limited to a real person who can be recognizable. Third it requires the opposite person to remain in good health. Fourth it requires you have to be in the same city as the other person. Fifth it has an active element that can be used to ruin it.
In exchange for these, you have an extra 50 minutes per caster level that it is effective.

[LeoLeonardoIII]

Here are some of mine that I like. They aren't illusions, really.

Fist of Stone: +6 strength and a slam attack. The drawback is that it only works for you.
Geyser: A ray of water dealing 2d6+1d6/2 levels in nonlethal damage with no save, but if they fail a reflex save they're knocked prone.
Lesser Orb of Electricity: RTA to inflict 1d8 damage per two levels, but there's no save on it.
Bladeweave: Every round it's in effect, you get a free touch attack to daze your enemy, though will negates it.

I like the creativity, and I want you to know I'm not nitpicking, but just on a general note,

Fist: The STR bonus doesn't stack with Bull STR does it? Can you do anything else with your stony fist or it is just a club now?
Geyser: This is a creative solution to Wizard not having Create Water. Note that no-save stuff really should be high level.
LOoE: Again, no save is problematic.
Blade: Extra actions are rare. Does this stack with Haste? Can you touch with your sword or just your hand?

That's not to say they're bad. I mean, Forcecage is level 7 after all.

If Fist made you unable to use that hand for delicate things, I'd call it 3rd. Or, 4th if you can use it.
Geyser would be 5th. Lower damage than Lightning Bolt, but no save, also knockdown and free water.
Orb would be 1st or maybe 2nd. It does slightly higher damage than Magic Missile but you have to roll to hit which bites.
Blade: 2nd probably. It's an extra attack, which is sort of like a poor man's haste, but the attack just dazes which limits the loopholes. It should probably not stack with Haste at all, even if it would be higher level.

Of course a lot depends on the duration and area of effect. If Geyser has twice the area of Lightning Bolt, it should be higher level. Likewise if Bladeweave lasts twice as long as Haste you might want to make it 3rd.

I'd suggest making Bladeweave give a low-DC daze effect on every physical melee attack, rather than giving an extra attack. Also suggest giving Fist of Stone just a base damage different from normal punch attack (maybe say you get to roll damage twice and take the better result) rather than STR bonus. I'm thinking it makes sense that the fist dude should hit hard, but why would a stone fist help you lift a big treasure chest? Finally, Geyser should be able to pick up water from an adjacent container like a lake. This way Geyser can also be used as a utility spell for pumping water. But if it does, the force is halved and duration is 1 round per level, and if you move away from the water source the spell ends.

[Heron TSG]

...Those spells already exist. I've used them all in a session before.

[Grek]

I'm thinking of switching my standard buff layout from Divine Favour, Eagle’s Splendor and Detect Thoughts to Eagle’s Splendor, Bless and Produce Flame. Bless gives everyone in the party +1 to attack rolls and saves vs. fear, and Produce Flame gives me an attack option that doesn't involve hitting everything in an AoE.

[Dwarmin]

Yeah, I was doing pretty good with produce flames last session, I think.

-Experimental Spell Idea-
My first idea is a copy paste, obviously of Produce Flame, like Greks idea. This would fit into my hopeful future Stormcaster class very well. It's about half damage plus a little more, require verbal component only, is level 2 and has two different damage types. So, does it fit?

Produce Lightning
Evocation [Sonic, Electricity]
Level: Druid 2
Components: V
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 0 ft.
Effect: A Sphere of Crackling Green Lightning in your palm
Duration: 1 min./level (D)
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: Yes

Balls of green lightning appears in your open hand, audibly crackling. The ball harms neither you nor your equipment.

You can strike an opponent with a melee touch attack, dealing sonic damage equal to 1d3 and electricity damage equal to 1d3 point per caster level, increasing by +1 Sonic and Electrical damage every two caster levels (maximum +5). Alternatively, you can hurl the lightning ball up to 120 feet as a thrown weapon. When doing so, you attack with a ranged touch attack (with no range penalty) and deal the same damage as with the melee attack. No sooner do you hurl the ball than a new set appears in your hand. Each attack you make reduces the remaining duration by 1 minute. If an attack reduces the remaining duration to 0 minutes or less, the spell ends after the attack resolves.

Material Component: The blackened splinter of a tree struck naturally by Lightning

Edited with help from Grek and Fool

[Grek]

It does a mean of 4 +2 per caster level (capped at 14) compared to 3.5 +1 per caster level (capped at 8.5). But it's also one spell level higher and competing with Heal/Chill Metal (8d4 damage over 7 rounds) or Flame Sphere (2d6 per caster level, requires move action to sustain) which is fair.