[PF-1e] The Forsaken Plane: The Plane of The Elder Evils

[Xian]

@JonnyGulliver,

Even is I did not get the reference, the machinist and scientific aspect of the character would not be fitting in with the setting that I am going for. However since I do know who you are going for and know the story of Nash well (too well actually) it is definitely not appropriate to the kind of game I am crafting.

And if he is as jaded as this app and I know Nash to be then it would not be a good fit... unless you just threw this app in here to amuse me, in which case you succeeded marvelously!

But sorry, no Nash with boom sticks here... we will be at early to emerging firearms at best in most domains.

Cheers, Xian

[JonnyGulliver]

Fair enough. Back to the drawing board.

[GeoAvanti]

But... but.... boomsticks!

[Xian]

Originally Posted by GeoAvanti

But... but.... boomsticks!

I know, I know... don't think that I wasn't tempted for a few seconds there...

Onward!

Cheers, Xian

[JonnyGulliver]

Hey Geo ^_^ Care to compete for kill counts again? 'Memba Her?

Discarded Fleshpuppet Kaelune Empty Vessel, 38 years old (withered) Soulknife2/Monk1, Eberron Native _____________________________________ Though hauntingly beautiful, this woman emits a strange and off-putting vibe, and drifts mindfully with a slow, almost pained gait, as if dogged by chronic pain and old wounds. When she speaks it is slowly and thoughtfully, with a scratchy whispery voice that tends to crack. Her clothes likewise seem just as tattered as she. A keen observer would note that she has a host of scars and ritual Quori tattoos that would indicate she must've been a great and mighty warrior in the Last War, and hints at what may have given her her present wraith-like condition. She can't be older than 40 but she seems to have aged far beyond that, as if the very life essence was sucked out of her. But like any veteran of war, what she lacks in youthful speed and vigor, she makes up in wisdom and calculated maneuvers. Though rare these days, anyone who sees her in battle will note the calmness and the cold precision in which she sways in and out of melee, like a well-honed dance. The economy with she she moves is truly majestic in it's own strange way.

Deets. WIP. Must get my beauty rest. But first, feedback on concept before I continue forward. Does this work for your campaign, Xman?

[Xian]

@JonnyG,

Overall the concept can work, even the Empty Vessel aspect of it. Just hope you don't run into any Quor...

Let's see what you got!

- Break -

@Team,

One more thing, which I am sure some of you have stumbled upon, when modifying the Google Doc, just be sure to edit and save only. If you 'Resolve" the comment or reply it will essence close the comment thread. Otherwise, if there is anything that anyone needs in terms of clarification on the mechanics of manipulating or editing it, then post it here and it will be taken care of.

All of the issues noted have been taken care. Rooklyn is marked as yes the black triangle and Alymora has been added to the map. Thanks for the feedback!

Great stuff so far! Thanks!

Cheers, Xian

[GeoAvanti]

Yes, I most definitely do!

Alexis is a tiny bit different this time around, but in very subtle, slightly ax-crazy ways. He would definitely be counting his kills, though... so yes!

[Digorig]

@Xian: How long will Phase 2 Last? Will we need to wrap up in some way? Leaving the Tavern?

[Xian]

Originally Posted by Digorig

@Xian: How long will Phase 2 Last? Will we need to wrap up in some way? Leaving the Tavern?

Digs,

Good question... I had initial set the deadline for Phase 1 to occur at the end of this week, with the following week for Phase 2 and selection on 01 February. Based on the conditions, I may choose to accelerate any of those, since the response volume and frequency has been better than I expected. At this time, I am sticking with the above timeline.

Anyway, my intentions is that this be a way for you to see who you would be most interested in playing with and then develop stuff IC to create meaningful ties to those characters. As you can see, the incentive for casting a wide net is that both players and I will get to what kind of voice you will bring to the character and their relationship to them and others.

So I have left this amount of time is to give everyone the opportunity to demonstrate and achieve that.

Update: So to that end, I would like for you to put in secret text here, a rank order of the people/characters you would like to see in your party. You do NOT have to state why, but can if you would like. This can be done at any point in time during the Phase 2 process and you can change your preferences until I close it.

Update 2: I am getting what I need from Phase 2 in the current Session, so there will be no breakout sessions required as I originally thought. You guys are the greatest!

Onward!

Cheers, Xian

[Digorig]

Originally Posted by Xian

Digs,

Good question... I had initial set the deadline for Phase 1 to occur at the end of this week, with the following week for Phase 2 and selection on 01 February. Based on the conditions, I may choose to accelerate any of those, since the response volume and frequency has been better than I expected. At this time, I am sticking with the above timeline.

Anyway, my intentions is that this be a way for you to see who you would be most interested in playing with and then develop stuff IC to create meaningful ties to those characters. As you can see, the incentive for casting a wide net is that both players and I will get to what kind of voice you will bring to the character and their relationship to them and others.

So I have left this amount of time is to give everyone the opportunity to demonstrate and achieve that.

Follow-up: Thanks for that. The 2nd part of my question, exit Strategy? Or (as I suspect from what I know of you) is Phase 2 actually the start of the game (for those selected)?

Originally Posted by Xian

Update: So to that end, I would like for you to put in secret text here, a rank order of the people/characters you would like to see in your party. You do NOT have to state why, but can if you would like. This can be done at any point in time during the Phase 2 process and you can change your preferences until I close it.

OK

Originally Posted by Xian

Update 2: I am getting what I need from Phase 2 in the current Session, so there will be no breakout sessions required as I originally thought. You guys are the greatest!

So Phase 1 to Phase 2 to Selection (Around 2/1/16), yes? And thanks.

[Xian]

Originally Posted by Digorig

Follow-up: Thanks for that. The 2nd part of my question, exit Strategy? Or (as I suspect from what I know of you) is Phase 2 actually the start of the game (for those selected)?

You know me too well... keep an eye on you I must...

So Phase 1 to Phase 2 to Selection (Around 2/1/16), yes? And thanks.

Yes, no later than 01 February. Going to close the thread at midnight EST on 29 January and it will mainly be a function of how hard you guys make it for me in Phase 2...

Onward!

Cheers, Xian

[OneDarkness]

Originally Posted by Xian

[B]Update: So to that end, I would like for you to put in secret text here, a rank order of the people/characters you would like to see in your party. You do NOT have to state why, but can if you would like. This can be done at any point in time during the Phase 2 process and you can change your preferences until I close it.
Cheers, Xian

A work in progress, and will continue to update here as I go...

[pianoman90]

[Maghnuis]

A Dream within a Dream within... McManion is friendly...
at least you hope he is friendly...

Seamus McManion Name: Seamus McManion Age - 22 Gender - Male Race: Human Classes: Swashbuckler 3 Archtype: Inspired Blade Appearance: Six foot three inches of threat, sleek coiled muscles, and long black hair. Although no weakling, he is built for speed rather than brute force. In a dark alley, all you see is eyes, if you are lucky. In sunlight, his hair is so jet black that it almost has an iridescence. Adults seem to find him frightful, while children, of all races, find him fascinating and childlike, although awfully tall. Once he begins speaking, the grown folk tend to come over to his side as well, charming and witty, with a smile that splits his formerly intimidating face. Personality: Smooth and easy going, unless an enemy is in sight: Demons, undead, thugs, tax collector - then his total focus snaps into place and he is a killing machine. His goal is to take the target down before it can hurt anyone else, himself included. With living, merely foolish human targets, he has learned to do this in a non lethal way. The hardened oppressor goes down permanently. That transition was as not difficult , but came naturally to him even with the sharp edged blade he favors. When combat is not on his plate, his easygoing and friendly nature overcomes his dark visage and tall stature. For a confident dealer of death, all the kids seem to see something else and congregate in groups around him. The grownups soon learn to do the same. If the fan-girls would stop trying to pet him, that would be just fine. He like women, but they can be a distraction. Short background: A traveler, a wanderer, a hunter. Some Gypsy folk helped him find his way from place to place. Vistani they called themselves. Friendly, but very mysterious. They hinted a prophecies having to do with hi, Seamus could not entirely caused himself to believe them. McManion was a social animal and often discounted as a fop or tough among other populations, but these Gypsy folk took him seriously. He was anything but a simple fighter. His skills were in slicing and dicing, but his interest was in learning, history, and the ways of people of various types. It mattered not. His was an easy, and undirected existence. Or it was, until the small town he visited was destroyed almost overnight by a herd of zombies. He escaped, and that began his self taught exercise in killing undead. The proper skills and weapons must be developed. Upon leaving these gypsies, he merely wandered about attempting to getting the lay of the land, earning coin as a guard or rescuing some helpless soul before moving on. At first, it was adventure and learning that drove his path. Now there is something more. Although he is not certain yet what it is he hunts, still, the hunt for Evil, Undead, Tyrants or Demons, fills his time, so that simpler, more peaceable folk could live their lives in safety. He had once been approved for Clerical training, but the goddess he would serve seems not to answer here. Wherever here really is. In this City of Darkness, he has had to pass as a native, as fully human. Outside the wanderers, few friendly folks have been met so far. Oddly enough the has heard of some with whom he shares a common passion, destroying Demons. What makes it odd is that many of them seem to carry Demon Blood themselves. Manion knows not yet whether they can be trusted. But then, Paranoia seems to be the password here in this land. There is more here than meets the eye. The Hunt was on...

 

Step 1: Write 5 background and concept elements that you feel are important to your image of the character. These can be a concept overview, a list of important life events, a physical description, a personality profile...whatever you need to get an image in your mind. 5 is just a minimum...more elements are encouraged!


1) Mac is firmly committed to this new world... mostly, because he has accomplished all he really needs to in the other.

2) Mac knows that every moment he has is borrowed, he has passed his warranty date and everything else is a bonus.

3) The Persona of Seamus McManion is his reality now. He knows that what Mac was, will not likely ever be again.

4) He believes most people are idiots and is always pleasantly surprised, although not shocked, to discover people who are not.

5) Now that he is in a younger body, he is more daring, rather than seeking to preserve this new supply of years.

6) He moves like a dancer, or like a great cat.

7) Besides his blade, he is also adept as a face and dealing with people of all sorts.

Step 2: List at least two goals for the character. At least one of these goals should be one that the character has, while another should be one that you, as a player, want to see developed over the course of the game.


1) McManion wishes to destroy those who are behind the waves of crashing misery inflicted on the people.

2) He also wishes to hook up with Whoever is serving the role of the God of Good in this place. He has always been religious, but knows he does not understand the rules and roles of Godhead in this place. Still, it is his duty to try.

3) Mac would like to discover what is really behind all this plane hopping madness. There are a lot of folks reincarnated, but he has not heard of any who were ripped from their home plane for another.

1) The Player would like McManion to be successful in banishing some great evil or releasing the people from some great tyranny or burden.

2) Figuring out what is going on would be a good bonus.


Step 3: List at least two secrets about your character. One is a secret the character knows, one is a secret that involves him but that he is not actually aware of yet. This will help me in creating plots that center around your character. I will also be creating a third secret which you as a player will not be aware of, so expect some surprises!

1) Not only is Seamus not from this World, he is in a new body. He does not expect to ever get back to his original body and World, nor is it important that he do so.

2. His facility with accents and mannerisms can allow him to fit in with nearly any group of people as if he fully belongs. He himself knows otherwise.

3) There is another Secret that he is aware of, he is just not aware of the answers. Who, how, and why was he taken from his own world into this dark World? Who, how, and why was he taken from Manion's World to this place?

Step 5: Describe three memories, mannerisms, or quirks that your character has. They don't have to be elaborate, but they should provide some context and flavor.

Memories:
1)Discovering first that he had cancer and might die, that the Temples could not heal him and that he would have to become someone else to survive. These facts refocus one's endeavors.

2) He expected to continue his life in a new younger more vital body. Being pulled into this World was quite a shock, but made discovering the Conspiracy behind it even more important.

3) His wife Rebecca dying in his arms, even as his son died in birth has kept him from true deep connections ever since. He is quite adept at lesser connections however.

Quirks:
1) When it is time for talking, he talks alot.
2) When it is time for deadly action, he becomes very focused, brief, and deadly.
3) Both enemies and secrets are to be hunted down... Curiosity, Cat, or not is a feature.
4) When death is not required, his wit sometimes makes the opponent madder and sometimes cows them into submission. He can work with either.


Why he was brought here:
Obvious reason, hunting down Evil and rescuing the downtrodden.
Less obvious, his curiosity could lead to unraveling secrets that need to be discovered.
Even more obscure: What does a religious man do when Good and Deity seem not to respond but only evil does?
Would further loosing of everything be more of a test, or would new Conventional Commercial Success, which may distract him from his mission of helping people. Acceptance by everyone or becoming a Pariah. It is hard to say which would derail his tightly focused moral compass.

Important persons:

Obviously, his wife Rebecca who died in his arms 25 years ago in their third year of marriage.

One enemy was a man, named Eldon Cooper wh had he worked with. This man began creating undead to fight against another plague of undead. His total selfishness and foolishness led to the death of many good people.

Another important person was another good friend, Black Jim, a former human transformed into the body of a powerful gargoyle. In a short time, they became close friends in the fight against those summoning demons and undead to take over the world. He has not seen him since being separated in battle.

[Xian]

Cheers, Xian