[D&D-5e] The Closing Calamity in the Crags

[Snicker]

I see there are already four players, so I assume this is a game in progress. How much of the module has already been completed? Should we also be former wards of the orphanage, or should we have a different backstory?

[Drachenspirit]

Originally Posted by Snicker

I see there are already four players, so I assume this is a game in progress. How much of the module has already been completed? Should we also be former wards of the orphanage, or should we have a different backstory?

They just started. In terms of time passed in the game since the start, about an hour has passed.

Here's the link to the game thread so you (and anyone applying) can really get an idea of how their character should and will fit into the game. --------> https://www.rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=223548

[Snicker]

All of the other characters seem to be rogues. Should our submissions be rogues as well?

[Drachenspirit]

Originally Posted by Snicker

All of the other characters seem to be rogues. Should our submissions be rogues as well?

Yeah, I forgot about that. All characters start with 1 level in Rogue, multi-classed with their other Class. I updated the Application to reflect that.

[Snicker]

I'm considering playing a monk/rogue. However, this posits a rule question.

Monks can use Dexterity for attack rolls and damage with their monk weapons, even if they're not finesse weapons. However, sneak attack can only be used with finesse weapons, so technically, a monk/rogue cannot sneak attack with unarmed attacks.

Would you allow monk/rogues to sneak attack with their unarmed attacks, or would you go strictly by the book in this case?

[Drachenspirit]

Originally Posted by Snicker

I'm considering playing a monk/rogue. However, this posits a rule question.

Monks can use Dexterity for attack rolls and damage with their monk weapons, even if they're not finesse weapons. However, sneak attack can only be used with finesse weapons, so technically, a monk/rogue cannot sneak attack with unarmed attacks.

Would you allow monk/rogues to sneak attack with their unarmed attacks, or would you go strictly by the book in this case?

This could get tricky, but I'd allow it as long as you're not trying to "double down" by stacking some monk abilities with the sneak attack.

[ElderOblex]

Originally Posted by Drachenspirit

Yeah, I forgot about that. All characters start with 1 level in Rogue, multi-classed with their other Class. I updated the Application to reflect that.

Just to clarify, since players are starting at level 1, they then have to be Rogue? That's not what I read on the recent ad.

[Elanir]

Originally Posted by ElderOblex

Just to clarify, since players are starting at level 1, they then have to be Rogue? That's not what I read on the recent ad.

We all started at level 2: 1 level rogue and 1 level either rogue (again) or any other class (we have cleric, ranger, rogue and warlock currently). If you choose to play a multi-class character (most are), you also get to decide if your first level is rogue or the other class. This determines the character’s starting proficiencies, skills etc.

[Drachenspirit]

Originally Posted by Elanir

We all started at level 2: 1 level rogue and 1 level either rogue (again) or any other class (we have cleric, ranger, rogue and warlock currently). If you choose to play a multi-class character (most are), you also get to decide if your first level is rogue or the other class. This determines the character’s starting proficiencies, skills etc.

Yes! Thanks Elanir for the quick response.

[Elanir]

You are most welcome, Drachenspirit!

Pretty excited that such excellent roleplayers like Snicker and ElderOblex are considering joining the team.

[kenneth]

Not that it's any of my business, but there's certainly room for two. Just sayin'.

[ElderOblex]

Originally Posted by Elanir

We all started at level 2: 1 level rogue and 1 level either rogue (again) or any other class (we have cleric, ranger, rogue and warlock currently). If you choose to play a multi-class character (most are), you also get to decide if your first level is rogue or the other class. This determines the character’s starting proficiencies, skills etc.

Thanks, @Elanir! That was my understanding as well, so thanks for the clarity!

[ElderOblex]

 

Application Name: Jared Feldward Age: 19 Gender: Male Appearance: Big, strong, muscular, with an easygoing, kind smile to boot. To some, it's a strong attractant. Not to mention the chiseled jaw, and intense stare. To others, a cause for feeling threatened. Generally disheveled in appearance, though working at the Yawning Portal helped a tad in terms of personal hygiene. Bowler hat on when walking downtown. Classes: Level 1: Beast. Going for a Werewolf vibeBarbarian. Level 2: Rogue. Race: Built using rules from Tasha's Abilities: +2 STR Size: Medium Feat: Slasher Variable Trait: Darkvision Languages: Common, Undercommon Custom Lineage Background: Modified from Soldier, using PHB rules for Custom Backgrounds Skill Profs: Athletics, Intimidation Tool Profs: pan flute, Vehicles (land) Languages: none Equipment: a dagger, a set of traveling clothes, a pan flute, and a belt pouch with 10 gp Yawning Portal Bouncer Personality: Traits: I take little pleasure in the suffering or manipulation of others; in fact, that makes me very, very angry. I act carefree and reckless to hide my strong moral compass. Ideals: Loyalty. We're doing this together, no matter what. Bond: There are things you can't control. There are battles you lose. At the end of the day, the only thing we have is the people we trust. Flaws: Violence is my answer to almost any challenge. But my penchant for violence also... depresses me. Backstory Waterdeep always watches. Don’t always watch caref’lly, though. Before Light o' Day I roamed the streets o’ th’ City of Splendors. Pff. No splendor when yer runnin’ away from th’ Watch just cuz yer poor an’ sleepin’ on an alley. Runnin’ away wuz my thing, ‘fore they caught me. Ran away from wolves, even as they was chewin’ on me Pap’s face. They still got me though; got a bit scar on me back an’ shoulder t’ prove it. But I got away, only to end up in some orphan house when I couldn’t run away anymore. But [caretaker] was… kind. Sure, there were idjits too. Kids who thought just cuz they was big they could push others around. Well I was big too, an’ I pushed back. One kid really pushed too far by hurtin’ a girl, an’ I went starkin’ crazy angry an almost killed ‘im. Nobody pushed me - or my friends - again after that. What’s more, found some of me best mates in Light o' Day. We stuck together, an’ we survived together. We watched over each other. Not Waterdeep; us. ‘Till [caretaker] kicked the bucket, just when we was agin’ out. Sad time. A lot sadder than not getting picked by parents. Not my loss; grown ups are idjits, most a them. But it broke my heart, when [caretaker] died. Didn’t even knew I had a heart ‘till then. Little Maddy cried fer a week. I may've cried with 'er. But... we had ta say 'see ya' fer now, so we did. We said we’d meet up at the Portal in a year, check on each other, check on th’ youngest ‘uns especially. Got a job as a post man there not long after. Some people called it ‘bouncer’, but ya didn’t bounce much in that job, just stand around like a post lookin’ scary. So, post man. Easy money. Sometimes had ta kick someone out, but only those who deserve it, so it’s a pretty good gig. Nothin' much happenin' these days, and it ain't long till I meet me mates again. Is Waterdeep still watchin'?

[Drachenspirit]

Game Name The Closing Calamity in the Crags - AKA: Adventures in the North

Game System DnD 5e

Theme Forgotten Realms

Flavour Dungeons and Dragons Classic Adventure type

Plot Summary You are the last of the few left in the "Light of Day" Orphanage in Waterdeep; the lowest, poorest, orphanage in the city. There's only a few of you orphans left when the last caretaker dies. You are all just about of age to leave anyway, but it has been tradition in Waterdeep that all Orphanages help those who have outgrown them find work somewhere, whether it be with a Guild, merchant or even a caravan guard leaving the city. Without such guidance you and your "orphan family" are flung into the city streets. You make a vow to meet back in a year to honor the fallen caretaker at the Yawning Portal Tavern. A year later, when you return (job/career/life Background added along with the chosen class skills) you've got some life experience under your belt as they say, but just barely. You didn't have a good time of it alone and decide to throw in together like the unlikely family you are. This is where your adventure starts - Waterdeep. You are late to the meeting, and quickly "catch up" to your fellow former Orphans as they investigate a missing person. ----------------- Welcome to Waterdeep, the Crown of the north, where a woundrous tale of urban adventure is about to unfold. Our story begins with the gathering of adventurers at the Yawning Portal Inn and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for them - one that entangles the characters in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the adventurers complete his quest, Volo rewards them handsomely. Yet a much greater prize lies hidden somewhere in the City of Splendors, waiting to be claimed. This game takes characters through the official Game Module - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. It is a treasure hunt set against an urban backdrop. Characters start at level one and if they survive will be at level five come the end.

Details Character Builds: Setting: Forgotten Realms Starting Level: 1 Ability Scores: How to roll for scores and where to roll is all laid out HERE. NO ROLLING IN THIS FORUM PER SITE RULES. Equipment: Per class and Background + 1 common magic item. Starting Hit points: Max for first level. Allowed Sources: Player's Hand Book, SCAG, Tasha's, Volo's Guide to Monsters, and Xanathar's Guide. That's it. Alignments: restricted to: NG, CG, LN, N, CN, LE. Pantheon: Forgotten Realms only Multi-classing: Given the nature of the game, all characters start the game with multi-classed with 1 level of Rogue. It can be Main (1st) level if you like, but doesn't have to be. Post Rate: Minimum of 1-3/wk as long as the "1" isn't consistent. This is very important as PbP is a LONG process. I am available most days during the week, and some on weekends. Party Size: There are already 4 players in the game. Will be taking 1 additional Melee Combat type character - Class (Fighter, Ranger, Hexblade Warlock, etc) is up to applicant, and "possibly" one other of any type. Resources: We will use RPGX for most everything including posts, sheets, and rolls. Will also be using Roll20 for maps. You don't need to really know how to use Roll20 so much, except to see enemies and understand the layout and mapping of the "dungeon." Character Sheet: Create a character sheet based on the above information and link it to your application. I want to see how you view the logistics of your character. Info What will help me be a better DM for you. Excitement. How's that? Yes, excitement, or more to the point a "want" to be in the game and genuine interest to get to know your own character, and the other characters in the game; both from a character standpoint and a player standpoint. What you should include in your character Bio Your typical app; Name, class, race, appearance, 5e background, two personality traits, ideal, bond, flaw. A backstory that includes a few things: Relationships: Between players is up to you, but this will be a "family", or "kinship", or that "bond" that keeps you together. Not saying one won't steal from all the others and spend it all in one night (this would make for interesting RP, and there would be 'repercussions in group'), but they'd stick together and there would at least be a sense of remorse at doing another "kin/pack mate/friend" or whatever wrong. Character Mechanical Background: Any from any of the above sources, bonus advantage from DM if your background has a Sword Coast, or Forgotten Realms History associated with it. Also, will need to "fit" the premise and are at DM approval. Character Image: Though an image isn't necessary, one would be appreciated. What Locals Know About Waterdeep

 

Applications

Player	Character	Race	Class	Status
Dukklord	Vera Arabolt	Lizardfolk	Rogue(1)/Bard(1)	Complete
Batty	Tonwen	Hill Dwarf	Rogue(1)/Bard(1)	Complete
Snicker	Ghereshk "Growler" Daylight	Dragonborn (red)	Fighter/Rogue	Complete
Citizen Sam	“Big” Benjamin Cassur	Human	Artificer, Armorer	Complete
Nyx89	Aranea Kendrick	Human	Rogue 1 / Warlock 1 (Hexblade)	Complete
The Rat Queen	Callie Tealeaf	Rogue (2)	Lightfoot halfling	Complete

DEADLINE - 1/23/23 Midnight CST

[Drachenspirit]

Still no applicants then, since only one who had applied withdrew. Anyone? Hello?