[PF-1e] The Labyrinth

[pianoman90]

Haha, true that Dirkoth! It is certainly a lucky position i find myself in, inundated with so many apps! I will update the list when i get home later today, but i think i have made my decision..

No new applications will be considered after Thursday 17th (Tomorrow by my time zone)

Existing applications will then close by the end of Friday 18th and a decision will be made on Saturday.

[wodine]

Originally Posted by pianoman90

No new applications will be considered after Thursday 17th (Tomorrow by my time zone)

Existing applications will then close by the end of Friday 18th and a decision will be made on Saturday.

You may want to update your front page info to help reduce confusion.

[Kaji]

Application Tara Deepblazer Gender: Female Age: 25 Class: Bard, Archaeologist archetype Character Concept: Whip specialist, skill monkey and arcane caster packed into an attractive female version of Indiana Jones Background: The life of an explorer is as unpredictable as the next thing he finds. When Andy Deepblazer ventured into the ruins of what was believed to be once an ancient civilisation, surprised he was (he seldom was) coming face to face with literally a city of angels. What accumulation of karmic blessings and merit had led an otherwise ordinary human, albeit an adventurous one, into the realm of the most exalted and secluded? Sworn to secrecy, the man learned the many astonishing aspects of this ancient and hidden race - the Devaryan. Perhaps the most jaw-dropping discovery was the spark to a romance with the king's daughter. The charming explorer had many passing romantic encounters in the past, but if he had the power to make one timeless there was no doubt this was it. The Devaryan princess, drawn to his human way of curiosity and serendipity - and Andy's stories of past heroic deeds no less - took a courageous step in asking her father the permission to leave her kind in order to adventure together with the mortal. Alas, bound by her duty as the bearer of the Devaryan's torch and their responsibility to watch over the balance of the world as agents of good and order, she knew her destiny after a reminder by her royal parents. What was sadder still was the shortness of her time with her newborn child. Setting Andy's wanderlust aside, he had no place to stay with the Devaryans for the long term, being of a short-lived race from the outside and all. Unfortunately, neither did their baby daughter. It was actually not as cruel a decision as it may first seem, for no one - mortal or immortal - would want to see one's child outgrowing herself and dying of old age eventually in front of your very eyes, even if in the midst of your timeless eternity. The newlywed couple understood that it was in fact a kindness that it was the best of all if they part, adding to how they cherished their few years together, definitely the best time of the princess's infinite life. And so the father and daughter left the enchanted land of the Devaryans, travelling the lands in search of undiscovered treasures and wonders. Soon, however, as Tara grew older it was apparent that she had to get a proper education under the care of a more feminine figure. Charming like her father as she was, it was not exactly a young lady's best way to grow up picking locks in dungeons, dodging rolling boulders from traps, running away from misunderstanding primitive tribesmen... you get the idea. By then, however, Tara's exceptionally intelligent mind (for a human anyway) had learned all that could be learned from his father already. Leaving the gifted and well-loved girl in the care of foster parents whom had no child, Andy continued his adventures into unknown lands and beyond. We Tara came of age (in human terms anyway), it was almost inevitable that she bade her carers farewell and began her own adventures. Her quests were not easy at first for sure, not so much because of her inexperience, but because her father had explored so many of them already! Travelling further she eventually found lost relics and treasures yet discovered. Like her father, the young woman kept a portion of the valuables just enough to equip herself well, donating the rest to the local people in need or other worthy causes. Andy Deepblazer would be proud of her. Perhaps it is time for a father-daughter reunion - but where is he? Or should Tara go for the ultimate place to explore - the Labyrinth of Aermina? Or... why not both? Alignment & Personality: Lawful Good - Setting aside the influence of her Devaryan blood and its tendency towards kindness, compassion and peace, Tara was brought up by her father to have a strong sense of generosity and honour. The daughter has taken this one step further and follows a number of vows of her own accord: 1. Do not harm or end any life unless it is absolutely necessary to save more lives. Be compassionate towards those who are suffering. 2. Do not take another's possession. Be generous to those in need. 3. Be pure, honest and straightforward in speech wherever possible. Use words wisely to heal or help, not hurt. 4. Always harbour good and positive thoughts. Forgive the wrongdoings of others. 5. When it is necessary for the greater good, use one's pure mind and wisdom to decide on the best course of action, even if it means making an exception to one of the vows. Race: Half-Devaryan (passes as Human)   New Race: Half-Devaryan Half-Devaryan The Devaryans can be described in two words: walking angels. They descended from celestial beings, eventually evolved into a human-like race. Devaryans have retained their ancestors' grace, pureness, spiritual awareness and mental acuity. They have a natural affinity towards the good and orderly. Even though they live as a secluded civilisation, in physically and magically concealed places, when the world shifts towards evil and chaos a number of Devaryans will travel to different lands to bring the balance back. In more peaceful times, a smaller number of their members still scout the lands, keeping watch under disguises as other races. A particular interesting fact about these Devaryans is that they are themselves watched over by their ancestral spirits - guardian angels, if you will. Completely unobservable by other creatures, these incorporeal beings can communicate with the Devaryans as parents and mentors to their beloved children, using their invisible powers to protect them as the need arises. Because of how the Devaryans are normally hidden from the sights of all other races, crossbreeding is rare. The exception is when they are sent to the outside world on their missions, where they have a chance to meet other people, mostly humans. Half-Devaryans here refer to an offspring of a Devaryan and a Human, though that with a member of another race is possible however unheard of. These Half-Devaryans retain much of the physical and mental attributes of their Devaryan parents. Mixed with the Human's curious urge to learn and explore, they make excellent adventurers. More so they are fit to face dangers as the ancestral spirits of the Devaryans do not see these non-pureblood as anything less than their own children. With such divine blessings and protections the Half-Devaryans are often able to accomplish what few Humans can. Having in them the blood of mortal humans, Half-Devaryans lose the timeless bodies enjoyed by their pureblood parents. In fact, they grow and age at the same speed as a normal human. Type Humanoid (Devaryan, Human) (0 RP) Size Medium (0 RP) Base Speed Normal 30 ft (+10 ft, see Movement Racial Traits below) Ability Score Modifiers: Advanced -2 Str +4 Dex, +2 Int, +2 Wis, +2 Cha (4 RP) Half-Devaryans have inherited their Devaryan parent's exceptional grace and superior mental abilities, as well as their distaste for brute strength. Languages Standard (0 RP) Half-Devaryans begin play speaking Common and Celestial. Half-Devaryans with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following languages: Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Halfling, and Sylvan. Defense Racial Traits Defensive Training, Greater: Half-Devaryans gain a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class. (4 RP) Like with their Devaryan parents, the guardian angels protect them from harm, as if they whisper into these children's ears of impending danger seconds before they happen. Lucky, Greater: Half-Devaryans gain a +2 racial bonus on all saving throws. (4 RP) The guardian angels protect these children from danger. Feat and Skill Racial Traits Bonus Feat: Half-Devaryans select one extra feat at 1st level. (4 RP) Skilled: Half-Devaryans gain an additional skill rank at first level and one additional rank whenever they gain a level. (4 RP) Graceful Combat: Half-Devaryans receive Weapon Finesse and Deadly Agility as bonus feats. (4 RP, = Nimble Attacks 2 RP + Static Bonus Feat 2 RP) The Devaryan blood grants them the instinctive ability to fully utilise their grace and speed in combat. Bonus Traits: Half-Devaryans receive the traits Fate's Favored and Second Chance. They do not count toward the normal limit of traits a character may have. (2 RP, as per Static Bonus Feat: Additional Traits) The blessings granted by their guardian angels seemingly give them great luck and a knack for getting out of trouble. Senses Racial Traits Darkvision: Half-Devaryans have darkvision 60 ft. (2 RP) An inheritance from their Devaryan parents. Magical Racial Traits Envoy: Half-Devaryans with an Intelligence score of 11 or higher gain the following spell-like abilities (the caster level is equal to the user's character level): 1/day—comprehend languages, detect magic, detect poison, read magic. Movement Racial Traits Fast: Half-Devaryans gain a +10 foot bonus to their base speed. (1 RP) It is said that the invisible hands of their guardian angels give these children a push or pull when they want to move away from harm. Others say it is just the Devaryan's nimbleness. Whatever the cause, being fleet of foot has saved lives of Half-Devaryans and their Devaryan parents. Posting Rate: 2 or 3 a week normally is no problem, unless I'm on holiday

[Lord Ruthers]

"Wazdakka sorry, but Wazdakka not read all this. Wazdakka been with in-laws."

[AximusLokar]

Ouch. My most sincere condolences for your hardships, Wazdakka.

[Lord Ruthers]

Originally Posted by AximusLokar

Ouch. My most sincere condolences for your hardships, Wazdakka.

"Wazdakka like dis one. Throw dis one in da Library with da Badgers..."

[pianoman90]

Doing a fly-by through the applications.

 

[Lord Ruthers]

"Wazdakka just want new friends now..."

[AximusLokar]

[Sendor]

[Lacoran]

Originally Posted by Lord Ruthers

"Wazdakka just want new friends now..."

Don’t worry Lord Ruthers, Neg will keep Wazdakka entertained while we wait.

The little blue Goblin runs up to Wazdakka, stopping a few feet farther away than is desirable for conversation, and begins to pull items from his person.
"I have something to show you that I know you will like. Just let me figure out where I put it them."
Whatever he is looking for, it is clear that he has forgotten where he put it. Neg is digs deep into his pockets, pulls his pack off and looks in it, checks his belt and bandoleers, and even checks to see if it is tucked into his shoe.
"Sorry, I know I made some last week…."
The Goblin then snaps his fingers dramatically. "Now I remember where they are, I put them in my hat."

With that the Goblin removes his hat, which shoes of his thick deep blue head of hair. His hair is unruly mess that is a truly remarkable example of the phrase “hat hair”. From his hat, Neg removes cherry bombs3 small red spheres with fuses at the top before returning the hat to his head. Neg takes the little red ball like objects and using a tindertwig, Sleight of Handwhich appears to have just materialized in his hand, he lights the fuses of all 3 at the same time. The fuses begin to fizz and spark a little, giving off a faith red glow.

Quickly, Neg begins to Sleight Of Handjuggle the spheres and he is very good at it. First he does standard juggling, the red glow of the fuses leaves a little red trail as they are juggled making patters in midair. Stepping up his game, Neg changes to performing a juggling column where he keeps 2 of spheres moving perfectly up and down with no side to side or front to back movement, while the 3rd spheres he continues to juggle in a circular patter around the other 2.

Next, he does the juggling snake trick where he adjusts the spheres so that he is basically juggling them all with 1 hand then he alternates hands for the one-handed juggling.

However, because of the fuses the, he does not get to juggle for long, only about 5 seconds for each trick.

"Ok, now here is where it gets really good. I am going to throws these up in the air and when I do, I will throw them high so watch carefully because this will be the best part."
Neg then uses all the strength he has to throw all three of the spheres up high in the air. Just as the spheres reach their apex they explode in tiny explosions of light and fire.

By the time Wazdakka has looks down from the mini-bombs, Neg has pull another item form person. This time he is holding a Sparklerthin metal wire about 8 inches long with dried, blue chemical crusted at the top and covering the sides of the most of wire except for the bottom 3 inches. Neg is holding the wire by the same, chemical free bottom 3 inches. He holds the wire so that some of the fire or embers made by exploding spheres land on the top of the wire which ignites the chemicals. Instantly the chemical begins to burn make a small but very bright blue fire on the wire. The burning chemicals on the wire makes a mild fizzing and popping noises; and throws sparks.
"This is one of my favorites because you can draw in the air with it but you have to move fast. "
Neg demonstrates this by writing his name in the air. Them closing the distance between the two, Neg offers the item to Wazdakka.
"Here, a present for you. It will only last a few minutes, but ENJOY!!!."

[Lord Ruthers]

This wins my +1 internet for the day. Sadly I can't give anymore RPXP today (due to reviewing these applications with Pianoman90)... apparently there's a limit?

[Lacoran]

Originally Posted by Lord Ruthers

This wins my +1 internet for the day. Sadly I can't give anymore RPXP today (due to reviewing these applications with Pianoman90)... apparently there's a limit?

Hay I will take it. I will add to my 10 Cartoon wizard points.

Now I am a Cartoon Wizard with 10 points and wielding a +1 Internet

[Lord Ruthers]

Originally Posted by Lacoran

Hay I will take it. I will add to my 10 Cartoon wizard points.

Now I am a Cartoon Wizard with 10 points and wielding a +1 Internet

+2 internets!

[Lacoran]

Originally Posted by Lord Ruthers

+2 internets!

Even better