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captainswift 04-25-05, 05:59 PM	Okay, I posted the races on the Races board, so I thought I'd post my class evaluations, too. You'll see what's going on pretty quickly, I think. I have a sick mind. (This includes --so far-- all the classes from the core 3.5 books and the XPH) THE CURRICULUM (Classes) Sigil teaches all the fine arts of adventuring, from the high arts of magic to the low arts of pickpocketing, and everything in between. It has a legendary faculty, all masters in their arts. All students have levels in the adventuring classes, which does not necessarily have anything to do with what grade they’re in. A few students actually surpass their teachers in actual levels before graduation. SCHOOLS OF ARCANE MAGIC Bard: You only go to Bard school because you love to learn, which is why so many gnomes are Bards, and why so many Bards belong to chess club. Sorcerer: Freshmen think this is “Easy A” magic, but they’re usually surprised. Just because they don’t have to spend as much time in the library as Wizards, doesn’t mean that it just comes naturally. Plus, if you don’t bring your own familiar with you, you get a frog. Wizard: Bards like to read, but they also get out. Wizards? Usually at home, learning the difference between Abjuration and Evocation. Do sorcerers care about the difference between Evocation and Abjuration? Of course not. They’re getting laid. SCHOOLS OF DIVINE THOUGHT Cleric: Clerics come from all over the planes, so there are an almost obscene amount of gods worshiped in Sigil. Every day’s a holy day for somebody. Comparative Mythology is a popular class. [Clerics can choose any deity.] Druid: Tree-hugging earth-children, the Druids tend to hang out with other Druids. They’re a closed clique with a passion for hemp fabrics and Berkenstocks. [Druids must choose a deity with access to the Plant domain] Paladin: Paladins tend to be snobbish. They’ve got it good, and they know it. Paladins who haven’t lettered by 5th level are generally mocked by their peers. [Paladins must choose a deity with access to both the Law and Good domains] Ranger: They love the outdoors. Rangers like camping, moonlight walks, and owlbear flank steak. Real manly men, they are. Plus, they can score with them little Druid girls, which ain’t no mean feat. [Rangers must choose a deity with access to the Animal domain.] SCHOOLS OF PSIONIC MEDITATION Psion: At least in Monk classes, you get to throw punches and stuff. Psion classes involve so much sitting and staring, it’s insane. Psychic Warrior: A popular class for “cool” kids with psionic potential, because there’s more fighting, and you don’t have to carry a rock around. Wilder: How do you teach innate ability? Don’t be silly. Actors, singers, craftsmen, sorcerers. They all have that innate spark of talent before they learn to use it. That’s how we teach Wilders. By bringing out what’s already there. SCHOOLS OF NON-MAGICAL ARTS Barbarian: Why does Barbarianism need to be taught? Who knows? While every school has its bullies, only Sigil actually goes out of their way to train them. Fighter: Classes in warfare and weaponry are extremely popular, and Fighters tend to be jocks. Rogues may be better at basketball, or Barbarians at football, but it takes a Fighter to bring home the championship in battleaxe pit combat. Monk: Why is that guy sitting alone in the corner? Devotion to inner peace is one thing, but man, those guys are weird. Make fun of his haircut, if you want, but trust me, you don’t want to try to take his lunch money. Rogue: Rogues have an intensive class schedule. Lockpicking 101 at 8 AM, followed by Pickpocketing 112, Climbing Uneven Vertical Surfaces (Advanced), then lunch, Backstabbing at noon, Lying About It at 1, Breaking Out of Things, Breaking Into Things, and ending the day with Pre-Calculus (‘cause academics are important). Guys love a bad girl, and she’ll break your heart, man. And steal your wallet. Soulknife: A few years ago, there was a series of murders on campus, vicious slashings, and no murder weapon was ever found. Every Soulknife major was held under house arrest and interrogated. Those guys are scary, let me tell you. So okay, it turned out to be somebody’s imp familiar with a pair of scissors. Still, it could have been a soulknife. (Big time updates coming soon)
Neodymium 04-26-05, 05:32 PM	I'd love to see some of the field trips the students of this school get to go on.
Zemyla 04-26-05, 05:48 PM	Do you have the Complete series? Because I want to see how the classes from there are portrayed.
reese 04-26-05, 10:40 PM	that. is. awesome. you do have a sick mind but its cool.
okaynowa 05-01-05, 04:16 AM	How about some grad students going for thei PrC degrees?
okaynowa 05-02-05, 08:08 AM	:bump: Because the companion "Races of Sigil Prep" thread amuses.
CzarGarrett 05-02-05, 08:40 AM	I definately would love to see a full write up of Sigil Prep. The full bit of races, classes, more to the interactions, etc, etc. Quality work here.
Wolf72 05-02-05, 12:10 PM	LOL!!! that was great! you should do the NPC classes too ... The GED versions ;) ... but don't let that fool you, there's plenty of smart people who succeeded later on in life with only their GED (and natural ability ... kinda like a Warrior having a full BAB and experts having lots of skill points) maybe branch out into other campaign worlds as well.
Need_A_Life 05-02-05, 01:56 PM	!!! *Laughing* I'd like to see Warlock portrayed: "Warlocks have a very different schedule from their arcane friends, while wizards are reading tomes and sorcerers are getting laid, Warlocks are busy making pacts with devils and demons (and the occasional nymph, but that usually ends up with nothing more than a sore cheek). Warlocks also have the requirement of wearing black, loving the screams of innocents, and (together with Necromancers) make laugh like a maniac (followed up by the advanced course; Being Insane)"
tiluvias99 05-02-05, 05:51 PM	:rofl: most excellent. Definitely do some of the classes from the complete books.
Darkmeer 05-02-05, 07:40 PM	What the?! *ROFLMAO for 1 hour* Whew! Okay, now after that bit of humour.... I love it. I'd love to see some of the complete series as well. I'd love to see your treatment of hexblades.
captainswift 05-03-05, 04:36 PM	Yup, yup. Sorry I've been neglecting this one in favor of the "Races of..." thread on the Races board. I'm changing how the classes are being presented, giving each class a longer entry... and yes, I'll get to the Complete classes, too, as well as the other random base classes from specific settings. (Sohei, Noble, Mystic, Artificer) The NPC classes (called "Townies" in the campaign) are up in the air right now. Anybody has any ideas, let me know. Meanwhile, there are way too many PrC's to be inclusive about them (maybe; I am rather obsessive about these things).
Jandor1 05-03-05, 07:32 PM	again, i like. so, :bump: as to the NPC classes, i like what Wolf72 said about them being the GED students...maybe they should comprise the staff? like, experts are the secretary's and administration, nobles are the rich doners, warriors are campus security, commoners...well, commoners suck. but they could be janitors. or busboys. or farmers, as i assume this school has it's own recources. just some food for thought. keep up the good work captainswift
Ancient Wyrm 05-03-05, 09:17 PM	I see at least one oriental class rife with possibilities. Wu jen: The school of wu jen is regarded as one of the easiest to pass, as few students own more than they can carry, bathe, or cut their hair anyway. However, the alcohol taboo for a long time ensured the department was almost empty, until an ingenious bard in his final paper for Ench 432 (Advanced Suggestion II) made the argument that it should be understood as "Cannot drink pure alcohol," which allowed at least some of Sigil Prep's prospective wu jen to join.
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-04-05, 05:33 AM	Just a couple for the Complete series: hexblade: "I don't like 'em. Like warlocks they wear eye makeup and St. Asmod's hope shirts. Unlike warlocks, if you tease 'em about it you start tripping over your feet and finding hemlock in your sandwich"- Redgar, jock spellthief: Sigil prep has a high spellthief expulsion rate on the grounds of plaigirism. Since the formation of a spellthief dorm, things have little improved. samurai:" The armor is cool and all, but like, you get sick of the duels of honor in your name after battle 4." -Mialee,5 year wizard and the specialist wizards: evocation. This year, the Bigby evocation exam hall had to be rebuilt 16 times. A marked improvement from last year. diviners: Sigil prep had some real problems with the advanced divination class when it came to exam time. Now the only question on the paper is "what will your mark be on this exam?". enchanters: This lot tend to have large study groups, namely them studying while the groups serve them snacks and fan them. You know, a yahoo group would be really great for this project.
Venom of the Yuan Ti 05-04-05, 06:57 AM	Necromacers: "Students are reminded by the kitchen staff that the meat delivery is OUT OF BOUNDS to necromancy students." Transmuters: "I am proffessor Igrad your substitute, after your previous professor set "balefull polymorph" as an extra cericular..."
Princeoflowlight 05-05-05, 11:25 PM	:bump:
Lana "Silvertongue" 05-06-05, 08:50 PM	Its funny, hopefully you will add more soon. :P
captainswift 05-06-05, 10:26 PM	Alrighty then. The new improved versions of the Core 11, and then, I'll start churning out the new stuff. BARD The Program: The Bard College at Sigil Prep is worlds renowned. A wide and diverse faculty offers training in any musical instrument and performing style imaginable, even if your ear for music falls to the comb and wax paper. No fewer than thirty-six bands, orchestras, and choruses are available for extracurricular use of talent. Professor Emeritus is the notable Dove Falconhand of Faerun, Chosen of Mystra, one of the Seven Sisters, High Harper, and lead singer and guitarist of Falconhand. Course load is intense, and includes at least one performance class a semester, as well as Music Appreciation, Enforced Music Appreciation, Arcane Studies (up to level 6), and Obscure Knowledge I to IV. “Let’s see. I play lute, lyre, fife, pan pipes, harp, pipe organ, xylophone, dulcimer, bells, trumpet, and bagpipe. Oh, and mah jongg. *snort* Get it? I play *snicker* mah jongg. Hahahahah!!!!” –Grimble, 2nd year gnome bard and captain of the chess team “You only go to Bard School because you love to learn. That’s why so many gnomes become bards. And why so many bards are in chess club.” –Kailey, 4th year tiefling monk/sorcerer “Yeah, that’s my axe. Wanna hear a ballad, babe? I wrote it for you.” –Devis, 3rd year human bard SORCERER The Program: Don’t be fooled. This isn’t Easy “A” magic. Just because this isn’t as reading intensive as the Wizard program, Sorcerer School has its own challenges. Research your spell choices intensely; you don’t have the option to make changes later. Accelerated students may take Arcane Studies all the way up to 9th level. The school will supply toads, though students are encouraged to arrange their own familiars. “What brought me to Sigil Prep? Party school, right? Oh, the Sorcerer program. Um. Easy ‘A’ magic.” –Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer “I pick my spells based on how well they burn things. Burning Hands, Flame Arrows, Fireball. I like burning. The West campus bookstore? No, no, I was never there.” –Gartha the Red, 2nd year human sorcerer “So, like, um, I could have been a sorceress and stuff, right, but I decided to go the wizard route because, like, I’m so smart and junk.” –Mialee, 5th year elf wizard WIZARD The Program: Of the Arcane studies, this is the most intense, requiring several classes, as early as first semester, in scribing and deciphering magic text. Wizards must take Arcane Studies up to 9th level, as well as learning the procedures in crafting magic items and modifying spells. Spellbooks are available in all campus bookstores. The Wizard Program offers training in all schools of magic, though students are allowed to specialize. Wizards are encouraged to supply their own familiars, though the school will supply owls (ravens to Necromancy minors). “Studying is like, real important. But you have to socialize and stuff, too. Like, for instance, my spell pouch includes components for abjuration spells, and other kinds of protection.” –Mialee, 5th year elf wizard/party girl “Okay, that does it. This line is going to separate my half of the room from your half of the room. And this Wall of Force is going to reinforce this line.” –Naull, 4th year human wizard, demonstrating the skills she’s learned to roommate Lidda “Wizards, ha! Always in their rooms with their noses in a tome, trying to learn the difference between evocation and abjuration. Do you think sorcerers care about the difference between evocation and abjuration? Of course not, we’re getting laid.” –Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer, who has obviously never met Mialee
captainswift 05-06-05, 10:28 PM	CLERIC The Program: The Cleric program is one of the best of its kind, and offers basic and comparative religious studies in many diverse pantheons and faiths. Clerics must choose one deity (or approved philosophy) to revere, and is assigned to classes based on the god’s alignment. [Clerics may choose any deity that accepts worshipers] Faculty includes Heirophants of Paladine, Pelor, Corellon Larethian, Tyr, Obad-Hai, Olidammara, Bane, the Dark Six, and Lolth. Past guest speakers include Jaela Daran of the Silver Flame, and Orcus. Students must supply their own holy symbols (many available at the various campus book stores; beware knock-off holy symbols sold by street vendors during the early weeks of class. These may not be blessed.) “By studying other faiths, my own faith in Pelor grows ever stronger. My devotion grants me the power to heal, bravery in battle, and a 13-2 wrestling record over last semester” –Jozan, 5th year Human Cleric of Pelor “See how he feels about Pelor when he finds out it was my Bless spells that gave him the edge on three of those matches” –Maddie Weber, 3rd year rogue/cleric of Lolth and school spirit activist “I’m not a cleric, but I’ve taken three semesters of Comparative Mythologies. Whenever I feel like skipping practice, it’s somebody’s holy day, right? ‘Coach Klank, I worship Tiamat, and it’s the Feast of the Red Wyrm today.’” –Regdar, 5th year human fighter, gets by on his looks DRUID The Program: Sigil’s Druid program is fairly laid back and concerned, as our students are, about nature. There are five fully functioning groves around campus, and all of them are open to students who would prefer to sleep there. Many sects of Druidism are accepted, and the program offers a fair mix of the teachings of most of the prime Materials. [Druids may select any deity that offers Plant as a domain] Druids may bring their animals into any campus facility. Animal Companions are optional, and not supplied by the campus. “Yeah, I like the trees, man. Right? The trees. And the birds, man. Cool. And these little weeds right here, yeah? These are great.” –Vadania, 4th year elf Druid, currently on probation (Is this one pushing the CoC? It may end up getting cut.) “They mostly hang out with each other, bathe in the lake. And their clothes? All natural fiber. Worse comes to worse, they could probably eat their clothes. Vadania may have.” –Krusk, 3rd year orc barbarain “Two words, man. Moon. Clad.” –Regdar, big ol’ perv PALADIN The Program: Sigil’s Paladin program is the top non-deity specific training facility in the known planes. Although each deity’s specific devotions are up to the student to learn, the Paladin School teaches the common traits, from Lawful Good Philosophies to Basic Healing 130. Paladins of sufficient skill must supply their own special mounts, though stable fees and feeding are included in tuition. [Paladins must select a deity that offers both the Law and Good domains. This includes those rare deities –such as St. Cuthbert as presented in Living Greyhawk– who offer both domains despite not being lawful good in alignment. Similarly, it precludes those few lawful good deities who do not offer both domains.] “Don’t think Atonement is going to get you off the hook, kids. I lost three semesters pleading with the high priests to get reinstated, and that was after only one tiny mistake with Female Humanoids Gone Wild Goes to Spring Break.” –Alhandra, graduate human paladin “Paladin. Equals. Snob. The only thing worse than a Paladin is a loser Paladin who’s rising into Junior year without getting a mount yet. Sure you’re keeping your juvenile silver dragon off campus, Merrick. I believe you.” –Kailey, 4th year tiefling monk/Sorcerer “Okay, so like, maybe they’re a bit stand-offish and whatever, but you have to admit. That Cure Disease thing is pretty useful.” –Mialee, 5th year elf wizard RANGER The Program: What’s great about this program? What isn’t? You get a ton of outdoor classes, you learn archery, fighting with both hands, tracking animals. You can learn the optimum attack modes to fight any number of enemies. Plus, you can bring your animal companion into any campus facility with no guff. (The School does not supply animal companions). If you love fun, the sun, and standing outside in any weather, this is the major for you! [Rangers must select a deity who offers Animal as a domain] “This is the program for real men. We love the outdoors, tracking owlbears through five miles of thickets and mud, and eating their flanks cooked rare over a campfire we built by trees we cut down ourselves.” –Soveliss, 2nd year elf ranger “Plus, they can totally score with those Druid chicks. Dude!” –Regdar, 5th year human fighter “I don’t care what your favored enemy is, you can’t go barging in here when I’m in the shower!” –Maddie Webber, Soveliss’s favored enemy
captainswift 05-06-05, 10:29 PM	BARBARIAN The Program: Why teach Barbarianism? Most barbarians were brought up that way, right? Sigil Prep sees the value of training in every field of adventuring study. Sigil Prep is the only major institute in the Great Wheel that offers a comprehensive Barbarian program. Required classes include Weapons Study and Handling, Anger Management, Advanced Anger Management, and Mighty Advanced Anger Management. There are no reading requirements for this program if Barbarian is your only major. “It helps me learn control and focus. I can proudly say I injured 15 opposing quarterbacks last season.” –Krusk, 3rd year orc barbarian and offensive tackle “Every school has its bullies, but only Sigil Prep goes out of their way to train them.” –Kailey, 4th year tiefling monk/sorcerer and outspoken cynic “My tribe has been an active force on the plains of my native Krynn for one thousand years. We speak with the rivers, we run with the wind, we bask in the glowing gift of life of our sun. But it wasn’t until I came to Sigil Prep that I realized the value of cafeteria nachos.” –Morrow Rainfall, 1st year human barbarian FIGHTER The Program: The Fighter program is popular, lots of opportunity to fight, without a lot of pressure. Required courses are Armor Optimization, and Weapons Training, in the first semester, and for the most part, it’s almost entirely electives after that, though a select list of electives must be chosen from for full credit. The school will supply leather armor and short swords, but students may bring their own weapons and armor. “They say that Fighter School is a crib course for athletes. That’s just bunk, man.” –Regdar, 5th year human fighter and starting quarterback, failing Exotic Ranged Weapons “This really isn’t about being a fighter, but I hate those stupid Dramas that are set in school, where there’s always one pretty boy jock, one jerk, and one big dumb guy that always hang around together, and represent the entire football team. That ain’t life. Just ask Regdar and Krusk.” –Tordek, 4th year dwarf fighter and offensive lineman “Why do they have to be fighters, man? They should be lovers, right? Peace and love and like that. They start doing their fighting in my grove, I’m siccing my wolf on them.” –Vadania, 4th year elf druid MONK The Program: This is a very intense program, and should not be entered lightly. Although it appears to revolve heavily around hand-to-hand combat and dexterity training, it is as mental as it is physical. Each semester, monk students must take a three-hour meditation lab, and if you transfer out of the program, you aren’t allowed back in. (This rule is becoming very loose, however, due to pressure from both Faerun and Rokugani students). This program has a zero-tolerance policy for Chaotic behavior. “This life of partying and frivolity is not conducive to the growth of your inner spirit. Go bar-hopping if you must, but I will remain here with my thoughts and my kata. No, really. You go. I’ll be fine.” –Ember, 4th year human monk “I like the top-knots they were on their heads. When Naull hides my knives, I practice back-stabbing by running up and yankin’ ‘em.” –Lidda, insane little halfling rogue “I guess, what’s best about my couple semesters in the monk program, is how great my jumps are.” –Kailey, 4th year tiefling monk/Sorcerer and pep squad leader ROGUE The Program: This is an intensive class schedule. An average semester might include Lockpicking 101 at 8 AM, followed by Pickpocketing 112, Climbing Uneven Vertical Surfaces (Advanced), then lunch, Backstabbing at noon, lying about it at 1, Breaking Out of Things, Breaking Into Things, and ending the day with Pre-Calculus (because academics are important). It isn’t a major for the lazy, but it is versatile, and very active. The school will supply two daggers to each Freshman. “Gotta love a bad girl. She’ll break your heart, man. And steal your wallet.” –Regdar, currently with no student ID “Things like Backstabbing and Crippling Strikes require a partner, and you need a lot of practice. It’s really important that your roommate is also your best friend.” –Lidda, 5th year halfling rogue “I want to move.” –Naull, 5th year human wizard and Lidda’s roommate
Plastic Sun 05-07-05, 02:00 AM	Very good job man, this for some reason keeps reminding me of ShadowRun...I dunno why, maybe it's the idea of just going to school with mages and such...I dont know...but have you considered added homebrew classes and such to this list...some of them would work really well...
Jerivar 05-07-05, 04:07 AM	Dude, this is sweet. Man I wish school was like this in real life. You want me to do some advanced/prestige classes from the DMG?
Rakasha#5 05-07-05, 09:14 AM	Genius Simply Genius!!
captainswift 05-07-05, 12:38 PM	Dude, this is sweet. Man I wish school was like this in real life. You want me to do some advanced/prestige classes from the DMG? Sure. I'm not doing anything with the prestige classes (yet), and I might very well steal your ideas when I get around to it. P.S. to Plastic Sun: I may do homebrews at some point, but I want to get all the book classes done first. Feel free to supply your own, though, 'cause I get as much a kick out of reading other people's ideas as I do my own. And a big by-the-by to everybody: I just got myself a nifty domain: www.sigilprep.com (http://www.sigilprep.com) . Nothing there yet, but it's going to be the official reference source for my players once I get this campaign officially off the ground.
captainswift 05-07-05, 02:22 PM	PSION The Program: The Psion program is the cornerstone of Sigil’s College of Psionic Meditation. We pride ourselves on the care and devotion we give to each student’s mind, and can guarantee that this year there are no subversive plans to groom their empowered brains for illithid feeding. With exceptional sub-programs in all disciplines, many Psions are graduated each year. Each student is responsible for his or her own psicrystal. “It is odd to me that the intense training of psionic gifts results in the hair loss of many students. It never seems to affect the women” –Ialdabode, 2nd year human telepath “See, every year the Psi Omega sorority goes around to the boy’s dorms and shaves their heads. It’s like a ritual.” –Mitra, 4th year human shaper “So, like, it’s pretty much just staring at the wall for eight hours a day, right? At least monks get to throw punches and stuff” –Mialee, 5th year elf wizard PSYCHIC WARRIOR The Program: A more physically intensive psionics program, the Psychic Warrior is perfect for jocks and others who wish to mix their psychic gifts with a more corporeal regimen. This program offers a number of electives, though a meditation lab is required. “I think the best part of being a psychic warrior over a psion, is I don’t have to carry a rock around” –Sandharrow, 1st year half-giant psychic warrior “It’s a good foundation for expanded learning. I’ve been trying to transfer to an Illithid Slayer prestige program. I meet all the qualifications, but my advisor, Mr. I’gn’tharia won’t sign my papers.” –Ragnara, 4th year maenad psychic warrior “Try? There is no try. This a pass and fail class is. If fail you do, next semester come back you must.” –Mr. Dah, blue goblin psychics theory professor SOULKNIFE The Program: Though it falls under the College of Psionic Meditation, this program does not offer traditional psionic manifestation. Rather, it is a specifically geared program dedicated toward channeling your psionic potential into forging psychic weaponry. The most physically intensive of all the psionic majors, Soulknife students generally go on to important careers after graduation. “We hire fifteen soulknives a year on average, mostly from Sigil Prep’s graduating class. We’re looking for motivated individuals who don’t ask questions” –the Night Masks, major Faerun employer “A few years ago, there was a series of murders on campus, vicious slashings, and no murder weapon was ever found. Every Soulknife major was held under house arrest and interrogated. Those guys are scary, let me tell you. So okay, it turned out to be somebody’s imp familiar with a pair of scissors. Still, it could have been a soulknife.” –Regdar, never one to let misinformation spoil a good story “People tend to want to glamorize the violence of this program. In truth, it’s a very insightful, exciting path to self-discovery and... Wait, I’m not done with my quote yet!” –Xerxes, 3rd year Xeph soulknife WILDER The Program: While Wilders are certainly the result of natural ability, much like artists, actors, and sorcerers, it is that spark of natural talent that we fan into the flame of true greatness. It is emotion that fuels your powers, and we teach you to unleash your emotions in ways that you haven’t envisioned yet. All students must sign a waiver to enter this program. “They’re nuts. All of them, just nuts” –Mitra, 4th year human psion “Shut up or I’ll shove that astral construct of yours down your sissy-girl throat.” –Eulad, 4th year human wilder “So, like, what’s this about surging euphoria?” –Vadania, 4th year elf druid
Kintara 05-07-05, 03:37 PM	Heh, this reminds me of my Psychic Rogue (http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20040723b), who is going to start a school to train more people like him. His first hitch is finding good teachers who improve minds, instead of suck brains. ;) I suppose PsyRogues could be "double majors," but I'd like to see a school for them, too. :)
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-07-05, 07:11 PM	Here's a complete warroir one to add. (in addition to the bear warrior and dark stalker I added before) drunken master: "every year it's the same. The advanced barbarian students and the advanced drunken boxing class have an all night rave. Next morning the infimiry is filled with barbarians"- Mordenkainen, advanced magical theory professor " some of the hardest moments at this school have involved drunk stabbing for extra credit. Why does Kirin always have to be in the bar?"-Lidda, rogue and all around sneak. " Remeber, that just because it's drunken boxing, doesn't make it any less of a search for the truth. Now let's all get drunk and play ping pong!"-Kirin Kotellos, 3rd year drunken boxing student.
Jerivar 05-07-05, 08:05 PM	Coolness. Here's Arcane Archer and Assassin for the time being. ^^^ ARCANE ARCHER The Program: Okay, so it’s only open to elves and half-elves, but like, dude, it’s totally good for getting in touch with your surfer – I mean, archer side. You have Enhance Arrows 216 at 9AM, Imbue Arrows 199, Seeker Arrow 388, lunch, Phase Arrow 912, Hail of Arrows 715, Arrow of Death 592, and finally, Finding Where the Hell You Put Your Arrows to cap off the day. Fun, dude. Completely helps you get into a totally happening state of mind. Bows are provided, but you’d better get in quick before all the composites are gone. Each student is given a quiver of 100 arrows when they sign on. “Dude, I can like, totally feel the soul of the bow, you know? It’s like… you become one with the waves – er, the bow – and then you can understand the whole of the world, man.” (Stoned) Pete Kadburn, 5th year half-elf Arcane Archer, dropped out of wizard AND ranger class, and a surfer in his spare time ASSASSIN The Program: This program is not open to just anyone. The teachers watch you, and then they make a decision whether to smuggle you in or not. Once you’re in, there’s only one way out, and that involves a knife to the throat. We can tell you that studying Assassins told to meet at a certain place and time, wear certain clothes, and say a certain phrase to identify themselves. We are proud to turn out many students that you aren’t even classified to be aware of their existence. “No one is allowed to know the program. You go in, you go out, you start killing stuff from the shadows.” Striker, 5th year Assassin, graduated 6 years of Rouge “Uh, hey Bob, nice day for a walk, isn’t it?” [Slice] “Your mission is to beat the Barbarian to the front of the buffet line and bring back two apples pies and a full-BLT steak burger. Do not fail.” [End Transmission]
captainswift 05-08-05, 11:51 AM	By the way, does anyone happen to know if any character names were given to the illustrations of the base classes from the "Complete" series. I know the Complete Arcane characters have names next to their pictures, but the other books merely depict a Samurai, a Ninja, or whatever. I am refering to "official" WotC names, if they exist, not just what you call them.
BeyondFated 05-08-05, 12:46 PM	By the way, does anyone happen to know if any character names were given to the illustrations of the base classes from the "Complete" series. I know the Complete Arcane characters have names next to their pictures, but the other books merely depict a Samurai, a Ninja, or whatever. I am refering to "official" WotC names, if they exist, not just what you call them. No, there were no names given.
theOne333 05-08-05, 07:16 PM	As I said in my post at the Races thread, AWESOME idea. Very funny and original. Here are a few ideas, for both base and prestige classes: Hexblade: "Those arcane spellcasters think they're soo superior. Well, let me tell you: Sorcerer mojo and wizard mumbo-jumbo ain't nothing compared to hexblade whammy!" - Sans Fortunus, 4th year half-orc hexblade. Enchanter: "What? Manipulative? No way! He's the best roommate I've ever had. He's brilliant, handsome, kind, charismatic, funny, selfless...[goes on for 2 minutes] - Hobb, 1st year human rogue Alienist (PrC): "A few years back, I caught one of my alienist students passing a note. I'm pretty sure I tried to read it out loud to the class, but my memory gets a little hazy after the page turned into a splatter of goat's blood and the illithids appeared...." - Mordenkainen Argent Savant (PrC): "Don't mess with those guys. I pranked Silveth once, and she didn't let me out of the forcecage for two days!" - Nebin, 2nd year gnome illusionist
captainswift 05-08-05, 09:44 PM	Oriental Adventures and Ghostwalk: SHAMAN The Program: There are more ways to channel the divine than worship a bunch of all-mighty gods. You can worship a bunch of disembodied spirits, instead. The Shaman program combines the best parts of the cleric and druid schools, while allowing you to worship something you can probably kill if it pisses you off. Not that you should, mind you. We respect our spirits around here. Like the Druid, Shaman animal companions are allowed anywhere on campus. The Shaman school does not supply animals. [Shamans do not choose a deity, instead worshiping spirits. They may select any domains, and these determine the spirits they most closely revere] “Now, having learned all the arts of shaman from this grand school, I may go back to my monkey-homeland and perform my sacred duty. Dangling newborn lion cubs over a steep cliff.” –Fra’kiki, graduate vanara shaman “Yeah, sometimes, the Shamans, they like to hang out at the druid groves. But, we’re nice to their faces and everything, you know...” –Vadania, 4th year elf druid “I’m a Spirit Shaman, you dink. That’s covered later.” –Reestrij, 3rd year elf spirit shaman SHUGENJA The Program: A small, but intimate school, the Shugenja program allows devotion and spiritual enlightenment without being tied down to any sort of personified entity. The program is based on a similar program at the Morikage School in Rokugan, though with much more generalized orders than the clan-specific schools taught at Morikage. Students must choose an element to align themselves with, and classes are divided up accordingly. [Shugenja do not choose a deity.] “The flame in this hand represents the fire that is my desire to learn. The flame in this hand represents the knowledge I do not yet possess. The... Oh, sorry about the curtains...” –Hohoshi, human shugenja student teacher “On one hand, there is the freedom of drawing one’s power from the Air itself, rather than some impersonal deity that claims to control it. On the other hand, the Cleric doesn’t have to write all his spells down. Is there a Cure Carpal Tunnel spell?” –Oyumi, 1st year human (Crab clan) shugenja “You know what happens to people who draw divine power without a deity? Lolth eats your souls when you die!” –Maddie Webber, once again pushing the limits of religious free speech SOHEI The Program: Imagine taking the personal insight of a Monk, and give them the opportunity to get really ticked off once in a while. There you have the Sohei, a little known major that allows you to channel your chi into a whirlwind of berserk energy. The Meditation Lab is intense, and eventually allows you to channel divine magic from your own faith in yourself. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Come on over. Please. We only have six students. [Sohei do not choose a deity] “Krusk used to date a Sohei girl. They had a fight once, and the whole dorm collapsed.” –Regdar, 5th year human fighter “Let’s not get carried away here. It was clearly a pity date.” –Zanako, 5th year human sohei “Sure was, babe. I felt sorry for you.” –Krusk, 3rd year orc barbarian WU JEN The Program: Originally offered as a comparative study, the Wu Jen program is teaches arcane magic in the way it is taught in Kara-Tur. This includes a number of electives in addition to 9 levels of Arcane Study, though the “Taboo” requirement is often difficult for new students. “Those of us who chose ‘Cannot drink alcohol’ as our taboo, we still throw awesome parties. All-night Go tournament, tell me that isn’t cool.” –Akahito, 2nd year fox hengeyokai wu jen “Krusk took a ‘Cannot Bathe’ taboo, and he’s not even in the Wu Jen school! Hahaha... OW!” –Regdar, needs to look around more “Um, okay, Hide-Yori, like, these ‘spell secrets’ you’re so proud of. Um, you learn the same stuff in Metamagic 201. It’s required. Pretentious, much?” –Mialee, 5th year elf wizard EIDOLON Sigil Prep does not offer an Eidolon program, although some transfer students from Manifest Academy may have some previous experience in this program. All credits from Manifest will be accepted and applied as appropriate to your Sigil major. “It bothers me, it really does. For all Sigil’s so-called ‘total acceptance’, it’s like it goes straight out the window if you’re already dead.” –Perritol, elf ghost eidolon transfer “It’s a course that teaches dead guys how to be better dead guys. What’s that about?” –Kailey, 4th year tiegling monk/sorcerer “I thought my room was haunted, but it was just my new roommate. Sorry ‘bout the exorcism, dude.” –Regdar, 5th year human fighter SAMURAI The Program: The Morikage School in Rokugan set a standard for the Samurai major, and though it continues to be their most popular program, they graduate less than a quarter of their students every year. When Sigil Prep instituted their Samurai School, they looked at the Morikage program in great detail, and determined that what was needed was more emphasis on yelling and staring down. We are now proud to be the second best Samurai school in the planes. “In Samurai School, if you don’t make the Honor Role, you get kicked out. Depending on your student advisor, you may have to commit suicide. It’s tough, but fair.” –Moiroki, 4th year dwarf samurai “I transferred here from Rokugan, because I couldn’t afford the Ancestral Daisho fees at Morikage. Already, I feel dishonored.” –Katsako, 3rd year human (Crane clan) samurai “That was the wrong hall to walk down.” –Kufo Ha’hoshi, freshman Ogre Mage Sorcerer, after taking a shortcut through the Samurai Dojo EIDOLONCER There is not an official Eidoloncer program at Sigil Prep, although we do accept program transfers from Manifest Academy. Students are allowed to do independent study in Eidoloncer in conjunction with any spellcasting major. Incorporeal students are not allowed to participate in contact sports. “I was fencing team captain at Manifest. I transferred here for the superior drama classes, but they won’t let me fence. How do you make decisions like this?” –Anna, elf ghost eidoloncer transfer “Drama classes nothing. She transferred here on a vengeance quest. See, I’m the one that killed her in the first place. It was a close match, but... widow venom, you know.” –Maddie Webber, captain, Sigil Prep fencing team “Ghosts. Next they’ll be letting vampires in here. Though, come to think of it, that might be preferable to Lidda.” –Naull, 4th year human wizard
Need_A_Life 05-09-05, 02:16 PM	Wild Mage (PrC) The Program: Many sorcerers are fascinated about the ease of this class, but often try to run away after their first lesson. The training halls have a contingency disintegrate for major accidents. The teacher of this class is usually a primary abjurer, since the need of personal protection is vital to the role. All in all the Wild Mage program is an easy one, though it requires that you survive the first semester, this is the direct reason that the Wild Mage learns to dodge incoming objects much faster, you haven't had a near-death experience before a rhino appears above your head. "I wanna go home!" ~ Crying human sorcerer, after having Rod of Wonder 101 "I wish I had known 'bout that before I called him a geek. You really don't expect to have butterflies sprayed in your face and have a rhino fall on you..." ~ Redgar "I first heard about this program when I accidently transmuted my partner into a frog... during a divining lesson" ~ Wizard of 2 years, wild mage of four.
theOne333 05-09-05, 05:02 PM	Still great! You should consider changing the name of the thread, though. More people would look/post.
captainswift 05-09-05, 05:36 PM	Still great! You should consider changing the name of the thread, though. More people would look/post. for some reason, this thread has proven resistant to my attempts to change the title. I changed the "Races" thread's title successfully, but this one is stubborn.
Jerivar 05-09-05, 09:17 PM	I heard that it becomes permanent after a time.
captainswift 05-10-05, 12:21 PM	Dragonlance and Miniatures Handbook: WARMAGE The Program: The Warmage School is an exciting new magic arts program. Some may find its lack of utility spells limiting, but its focus can more than make up for its lack of versatility. The Warmage program is often invited to join the Marshal School in its war games against the rival schools. Spellbooks are available in all campus bookstores. “For extra credit, I blew up the Bronze campus library. The boost to my GPA was worth the suspension.” –Ferno, 3rd year elf warmage “Uh... I left my spellbooks in the Bronze campus library... Can I get an extension?” –Derrick, 1st year human warmage “Thumb War does not include magic missiles, moron.” –Kailey, 4th year tiefling monk/sorcerer FAVORED SOUL The Program: A tricky major that requires a lot of faith and a lot of luck. To qualify, you have to convince your deity to favor your soul, which is no mean feat considering how much attention the average person gets from his deity. Not to mention how little the... beloved headmistress appreciates gods in her turf. Nonetheless, the program is growing. The school will supply favored weapons if they fall within the simple or martial weapons categories. Exotic weapons must be supplied by the student. [Favored Souls may select any deity that allows clerics] “If you’re favored, you don’t have to deal with the dress codes clerics are stuck with. Clerics of Yondalla have to be all proper and cultured. I comb my hair with a shocking grasp spell and draw on my face with crayon.” –Rinna, 3rd year halfling favored soul “That isn’t really the essence of the favored soul, halfling. You represent your deity more completely than any cleric could. You should strive to uphold the ideals of your god.” –Norell, 2nd year elf favored soul “Yeah. I think my school improvement project this semester is going to be assassinating that goof.” –Maddie Webber, 3rd year rogue/cleric of Lolth HEALER The Program: The Healer program is still in its fledgling stages, but it is strong in its own way. Although it suffers from some stigmas of being “Cleric lite” or of limited use in many adventuring situations, it nonetheless produces some exquisite and highly qualified students. The major will be limited by the amount of unicorn companions available per academic year. [Healers must choose a deity that offers the Healing domain] “If you call it ‘the Girlfriend major’ one more time, I’m going to poke you with this spear. And I won’t heal it, either. Ooooh, all right, I’ll heal it. But I’ll poke you.” –Melina, 4th year human healer “Oh, yeah. Lidda’s one of the department’s favorite students. She’s not a Healer, herself, but without her, they wouldn’t get nearly as much practical experience.” –Naull, Lidda’s frequently backstabbed roommate “Chaotic Evil students are discriminated against by this department! Does being evil preclude being civic minded? I’m in student government, the pep squad, head cheerleader, yearbook, the Campus Betterment Committee, Students for Lolth, Future Tyrants of the Underdark, and the Honor Society. I am a dangerous enemy, Healing School!!!!!” –Maddie Webber, most quoted student, three years running MYSTIC The Program: One of the smaller majors in Sigil’s Divine School, the Mystic program allows the innately spiritual to draw power from their deep belief in select philosophies. Popular among our Krynnian students, it lacks the diversity of some divine majors, but allows for a wide range of spells to be learned, without the intervention of a deity. [Mystics select no deity; they may choose their domain from any source] “Yes, I’m familiar with Ehlonna. Now, really, would you rather worship nature itself, or a skinny hippie with too much eyeshadow?” –Taritha, 3rd year human mystic “I’ve read the course catalog. They don’t seem to do much. No Spontaneous Healing class, no Basics of Turning the Dead, they don’t even have to take Comparative Mythologies. I figure this is Cleric school for dumb kids.” –Jozan, 5th level human cleric “This bothers me. This really, really bothers me.” –Heironeous, Greyhawk god of arrogance MARSHAL The Program: The Marshal School teaches leadership the way not other program does. Students will learn to inspire bravery and motivation in others, even if they don’t possess those qualities themselves. Courses include Battles and Tactics, Arts of Warfare, and the Motivation of Urgency. At the end of the year, the senior class declares war on a rival school’s Marshal program. “Who will follow me!? We’re going off campus for pizza! For Pizza!!!” –Tobias, 3rd year human marshal “Most combat majors get one free Resurrection per semester. These guys get three, and they don’t even do the fighting themselves. Jerks.” –Regdar, 5th year human fighter “I dunno, though. If we had a Marshal for quarterback, we could rule all over Manifest Academy.” –Krusk, 4th year half-orc barbarian NOBLE The Program: This program is only open to individuals who meet the entrance requirements. These include genealogy, an intensive ethics and etiquette entrance exam, poise, bearing, and the recommendations of at least three nobles or aristocrats from your home plane. Optionally, wealthy parents may bribe your way in. “And I thought aasimar were arrogant.” –Kailey, tiefling monk/sorcerer “I’m going to use my ‘favor’ ability. ‘Hello, dad? I need about two hundred more gold pieces. It’s for text books, dad...’” –Aidolon, 2nd year Silvanesti elf noble “One time, there was this elf, he had perfect grades, teachers loved him, the Dean of Arcane Studies used to invite him to dinner. President of the Student Body. Then one day, he bumped a Noble student in the hallway, and he was permanently expelled the next day. No questions. I swear, it happened to a friend of my cousin.” –Soveliss, 2nd year elf ranger
Desert Mage 05-10-05, 09:32 PM	“Who will follow me!? We’re going off campus for pizza! For Pizza!!!” –Tobias, 3rd year human marshal Best. Quote. Ever.
-Defiler of Souls- 05-10-05, 10:13 PM	your a genius....
captainswift 05-10-05, 10:16 PM	Best. Quote. Ever. I aims t' please.
Plastic Sun 05-10-05, 10:51 PM	Thats going onto the Sig...
Manyfist 05-10-05, 11:10 PM	I love them all... Can't wait to see the Artificer. :D "Think you had it rough, try constructing a perfect image of your self as a construct, that takes skills." Thondred 4th year Artificer. "Yeah, Artificers don't know the meaning of 'Got Laid'!" –Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer. "Does not compute." Azm Warforged Fighter, after returning from Repair Wing. :D
Kintara 05-10-05, 11:51 PM	NOBLE The Program: This program is only open to individuals who meet the entrance requirements. These include genealogy, an intensive ethics and etiquette entrance exam, poise, bearing, and the recommendations of at least three nobles or aristocrats from your home plane. Optionally, wealthy parents may bride your way in. That almost seems intentional... ;)
Princeoflowlight 05-10-05, 11:59 PM	[QUOTE=captainswift] “Two words, man. Moon. Clad.” –Regdar, big ol’ perv QUOTE] Nitpick: There's no moon to be seen in Sigil...self-contained little planar region and all. Skyclad mayhap?
captainswift 05-11-05, 12:01 AM	That almost seems intentional... ;) Yeah, um... Hmmm... Woops. When Maddie doesn't get quoted on an entry, she takes it out on my syntax.
Jerivar 05-11-05, 03:30 AM	“Yes, I’m familiar with Ehlonna. Now, really, would you rather worship nature itself, or a skinny hippie with too much eyeshadow?” –Taritha, 3rd year human mystic “I’ve read the course catalog. They don’t seem to do much. No Spontaneous Healing class, no Basics of Turning the Dead, they don’t even have to take Comparative Mythologies. I figure this is Cleric school for dumb kids.” –Jozan, 5th level human cleric Yep, good old mystic. Lazy bums. “For extra credit, I blew up the Bronze campus library. The boost to my GPA was worth the suspension.” –Ferno, 3rd year elf warmage Love it. "I first heard about this program when I accidently transmuted my partner into a frog... during a divining lesson" ~ Wizard of 2 years, wild mage of four. Whoopsie.
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-11-05, 05:31 AM	Some imput if I may: Artificer the program: open to all students who like to tinker with things, mostly from Eberron. Students in this course are often suseptible to burns, bruises and missing limbs due to the odd lab exposure. They also have access to the skill speak language (artificer) " Our leet skills rool you warmage su)()(0rs!!!"- Thondred, 4th year dwarf artificer. "free lesson: don't mess with the guy who used to melt down toy soldiers for fun"- 3rd year warmage, giving Thondred's iron golem a good meltdown. " How come a student from a world where Lolth doesn't exist can build a web golem and I can't? It's blasphemy I tell you BLASPHEMY!!!"- Maddie Webber, drow rogue/cleric/ smiter in the name of Lolth
Need_A_Life 05-11-05, 02:09 PM	Whoopsie. That was what I was going for :dancin: Blood Magus (PrC) The Program: The art of blood magic is hard, yet many seem to take this as an advanced course for a good part of the programme (though few actually finish it). The entry requirements seem a bit steep, though the appliants who meet all requirements but a new-found understanding of life after dying, are gladly accepted if only they make up for that little mistake (students must pay for the ressurection out of their own funds). Blood Magus' have a busy schedule, Component Substitution every day at 8, Concentration in Casting at noon, Basic Tattoing at two, Blood Brewing at three, and Bloodwalking 101 at four. "You wouldn't believe how useful these things are, I've learned so much. And that Bloodwalking thing is perfect for getting to class in time" ~ Cotter Maggin, Human Sorcerer and Blood Magus "They're crazy! I once broke my arm and one of them cut himself in the arm and told me to drink, it was supposed to make me feel better. What am I; a vampire?" ~ Nebin, Gnome Wizard "They make good attackers. Me once fight them in annual football match, dey jumped right towards me and 'poof' they were at the other side of the field... Me still don't get it" ~ Krusk, Half-orc Barbarian and member of the Football team ------------- Master Transmogrifist (PrC) The Program: If you never quite were satisfied with being a whimp just because you cast spells, then look no futher; while a normal polymorph might just give you that nice strength and toughness you've been looking for, it doesn't last nearly long enough to give you any significant strength, simple manipulation of the shapechanging magic will allow you to get that endurance you so desperately need. "Once you've shown one of those barbarians how dangerous a flying troll is, he tends to show you some respect... After he wakes up," ~ Mekkhier Saadren, Human Sorcerer and Master transmogrifist "When you first find out about them; you'll laugh, when you first meet one, he'll give you a very violent reason why you shouldn't," ~ Redgar, Human Fighter while hiding under a table. "I thought armwrestling for the beers against an arcanist would be easy. Now when that guy suddenly has an arm the size of your waist and tusks you begin having doubts," ~ 3rd year barbarian, explaining why his hand was splintered
StilenX 05-11-05, 02:38 PM	This is extremely funny. I look forward to more.
captainswift 05-11-05, 09:19 PM	Nitpick: There's no moon to be seen in Sigil...self-contained little planar region and all. Skyclad mayhap? Would'ja believe the school is on the outside of the ring? No? Um... Would'ja believe that Vadania just thinks she can see the moon, and Regdar ain't about to tell her different? Okay, how about, the druid groves have artificial moons hovering in the diametric center of the ring? For moonclad purposes? Oh well. I like the quote anyway.
captainswift 05-12-05, 02:37 PM	SWASHBUCKLER The Program: There are those that envision this course as leaping from staircases, swinging on chandeliers, waving rapiers about while making pithy comments. Fancy clothes, feathered hats, huge belts with brass buckles, high, folded over boots. It's all that, and more. Plus a heavy written exam at year's end. Students are supplied with a rapier and dagger. "My name is Mellegro Antonio. You flunked my father. So he's living vicariously through me." --Mellegro, 1st year human swashbuckler "Right, like this guy's been trying to buckle my swash for a while now. Like, what kind of girl do you think I am? You're not even varsity." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard "I think it's the clothes I love the most. Who else can walk around with a poofy-sleeved pirate shirt and get away with it?" --Genevieve, 2nd year human swashbuckler
Ancient Wyrm 05-12-05, 03:25 PM	"I think it's the clothes I love the most. Who else can walk around with a poofy-sleeved pirate shirt and get away with it?" --Genevieve, 2nd year human swashbuckler "Wait, what about me?" - Krusk, 3rd-year barbarian and not a trendsetter
Need_A_Life 05-13-05, 02:28 PM	:bump:
theOne333 05-13-05, 05:48 PM	“For extra credit, I blew up the Bronze campus library. The boost to my GPA was worth the suspension.” –Ferno, 3rd year elf warmage "This bothers me. This really, really bothers me.” –Heironeous, Greyhawk god of arrogance “Who will follow me!? We’re going off campus for pizza! For Pizza!!!” –Tobias, 3rd year human marshal "My name is Mellegro Antonio. You flunked my father. So he's living vicariously through me." --Mellegro, 1st year human swashbuckler These are hilarious. The third one about marshals is one of the best yet. I think it deserves sig-dom. In fact, it definitely does.
captainswift 05-13-05, 10:12 PM	You know you've succeeded when you're in somebody's signature line.
theOne333 05-15-05, 06:02 PM	:bump:
captainswift 05-15-05, 07:29 PM	SPIRIT SHAMAN The Program: Similar to the Shaman program, in that we teach the fine art of worshiping spirits. However, the Spirit Shaman takes that to a different place. Rather than using faith in spirits to draw powers similar to the Cleric, we teach you to manipulate the spirits themselves to do your bidding. Stupid spirits. That'll show them. [Spirit shamans do not choose a deity] "I draw upon the power of my spirit guide, the mighty raccoon! Bow to my raccoon, um, curiosity!" --Reestrij, 3rd year elf spirit shaman "Right. Um, I took a spirit journey once. I think. That's where the colors chase you around, right?" --Vadania, 4th year elf druid "Pixies should not take this class. Every time they practice that Chastise Spirits thing, Pixies die! All the clapping in the world isn't helping with this." --Tink, who just realized fey count as spirits
captainswift 05-15-05, 08:05 PM	Well, kids, here's the official (as it were) version of the Artificer, as it appears in my campaign notes (and web site), and thanks to Gilganarz for the wicked cool quote (which I expanded upon). Thanks to Wikipedia's 1ee7 speak dictionary, and I hope I used it right (or do I?) And special thanks to Reinforcements, who added the character of Klank to the mythos. (He's now my football coach). ARTIFICER The Program: The Artificer program is a demanding course, requiring intelligence, concentration, and natural talent. There are labs required every semester, from the basics of Scroll Scribing and Alchemy, to the more exacting sciences of Forging Rings and Creating Staves. The school supplies raw materials for class experiments, but students must purchase their own materials for projects and home assignments. Krynnian Gnomes are required to show proof of insurance before enrolling. "Our l337 sk1llz r00l, su)( )(0rs! We pwn u h4x! U sux0rz! N00bs ph33r r m4d sk1llz!" --Thondred, 4th year dwarf artificer "Come again?" --Kailey, who just added Artificers to the list of people she hates "A appreciate the school spirit, there, Thon, but the only way we can add your iron golems to our defensive line is for you to awaken them and get them enrolled." --Coach Klank, warforged football coach
sooperspook 05-15-05, 08:32 PM	If i migt make a request? Will you be compiling these into a single file , long with the races? If so , i'd like a copy. It seems like the kind of fun setting my friends will apreciate. Also any ideas for the kind of adventures that would work here? Really good work, keep it up.
captainswift 05-15-05, 11:12 PM	If i migt make a request? Will you be compiling these into a single file , long with the races? If so , i'd like a copy. It seems like the kind of fun setting my friends will apreciate. Also any ideas for the kind of adventures that would work here? Really good work, keep it up. Well, as far as the sorts of adventures: High school high jinx wrote large. It should be very role-play intensive (definitely not a hack-n-slash campaign). So let's say (for argument's sake) that Krusk, Maddie, and Regdar are PC's. The big game's coming up, so they decide to steal Manifest Academy's mascot. After whatever they have to go through to get through the Portal to Manifest (which is, say, in a Slaadi den in town), they get to the school. Maybe the mascot's guarded by hell hounds, or just a series of deadly traps. And of course, it's an undead t-rex. Maddie, meanwhile, being Chaotic Evil, decides, hey, as long as they're here, she'll just poison the Manifest cheerleaders' water bottles. Or they could be taking a field trip to the Undermountain. Or for the party's ranger's Favored Enemy mid-term, he has to track and kill something ridiculous (mature red dragon), and his buds decide to tag along (or he tells them they're going for pizza, but "By the way, we're going to make a stop at this cave on Greyhawk. Won't take long.") Or maybe the professors call the students together and announce that the Modron March is coming through, and everyone is confined to their dorms. But Krusk says, "Hey. Let's get us one of them round ones." As far as compiling everything, see my (admittedly crude) web site, there in the sig.
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-16-05, 07:58 AM	and thanks to Gilganarz for the wicked cool quote (which I expanded upon). Glad to help.
captainswift 05-17-05, 07:20 PM	Well, sir, here's the NPC classes by relatively semi-popular demand, plus a little background on the setting for clarity. Note that the "East" in Sigil East is pretty relative. Of course, everyone knows that the City of Sigil is one of the largest metropolises in the Planes. Enclosed in a ring, hovering above the Spire in the center of the Outlands, etc. However, the area immediately around Sigil Prep, the Town of Sigil East, is a typical college town, full of coffee shops, townhomes, and out of work artists. (Sigil East strangely does not appear on most maps of Sigil. It scares the tourists. It's somewhere near the Guildhall Ward.) TOWNIES Adepts: There are more than a handful of minor spellcasters in Sigil East, running any number of Spell Component shops, small churches, and palm-reading shops catering to tourists. Adepts can usually be picked out of a crowd based on their black leather pants, belly shirts (if female), belts made of chains, and nose rings. "Right, um, there's this adept, um, Jayla? She runs this store where you can get, um, stuff. Good stuff." --Vadania, 4th year elf druid Aristocrats: Are you kidding? Rich snobs don't go to Sigil Prep. They just send their kids there to get them out of their hair. "My Dad's a landowner, yeah. No student aid for me, no sir. So, um, can I borrow a couple gold?" --Regdar, 5th year human fighter Commoners: The shop owners, the delivery guys, the cart washers. These are the backbone of the town, unskilled laborers pulling tiny salaries. This is why you go to school, to get away from this life. "Yeah, right. The guy who delivered my pizza last night was a 12th level Bard. Just no call for it in today's market." --Krusk, 3rd year half-orc barbarian Experts: Experts have had training. Not the quality of training you get at a Division A school like Sigil Prep. They probably went to Sigil Community College, or, Pelor help them, night school at the Adult Education Annex. "Like, yah, I'm pretty sure he was an expert. He spoke, like, a hundred languages or something. I like a guy who's good with tongues." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard Warriors: Just because the local police are Warriors and not fancy Fighters and Rangers like you kids, don't think that you can get away with stuff. They are much, much higher level than you. "But it wasn't me! I didn't steal anything, it was my roommate! She's insane, I tell you!" --Naull, Lidda's roommate, convicted of petty theft, 50 gp fine and time served
theOne333 05-17-05, 07:30 PM	Will you do the stuff from the Complete series next? Pleeeease?
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-18-05, 04:09 AM	Here's a revised hexblade: hexblade the program: the hexblade course is considered one of the more "out there courses". Students get a decent amount of combat training and a samll amount of arcane study. Most of them wear black. " I don't like hexblades. Like warlocks they wear eye makeup and St Asmod's hope t-shirts. Unlike warlocks, if you tease 'em about it, you trip over your own feet and start finding hemlock in your sandwhich"- Redgar, obnoxious jock " Cursing people is cool. Those dumb jocks never worked out it was my fault they lost the last three games and you've gotta love how Maddie thinks it was Lolth's punishment that she stumbled out of the change rooms with no clothes on."- Aygar, 3rd year hexblade " We have a real poor track record with hexblade teachers. Generally if the death threats and mysterious occourences don't get them, the students who get flunked by them will"- Mordenkainen, advanced magical theory teacher Enjoy!
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-19-05, 05:53 AM	We bump because we are right (anyone guess what quote that was spoofed off?) :bump:
captainswift 05-19-05, 06:19 PM	WARLOCK The Program: Becoming a Warlock is difficult, not simply because of the skills and talents needed, but because of the reaction of your peers. Hang your peers. You don't need them. You never needed them. Unbridled power is your friend, the manipulation of Eldritch energy is your lover. You will learn to use magic in ways Wizards and Sorcerers have never imagined in their pale, puny thoughts. "Good evening. I will be your Eldritch Studies teacher. I am not patient. You will find it ambiguous as to whether I am Evil, or just unpleasant. And most of all, I talk. Very. Very. Slowly." --Professor Morthos, head of the Warlock Department "It's an endless cycle. The Warmages prank the Warlocks by lobbing fireballs into their labs. The Warlocks prank the Warmages by shooting them in the face with Eldritch energy." --Ferno, 3rd year elf warmage "They conspire with demons, I tell you. DEMONS! Demons are not nice people!" --Merrick, 4th year aasimar paladin
captainswift 05-19-05, 11:15 PM	Huh. I thought I only had the Complete Adventurer classes left, and I just now realized while re-reading Gilganarz's latest that I haven't done the Hexblade. I think I thought it was in the Miniatures Handbook and I'd already done it. I'll have to get on that. (I'll probably use a lot of Gilg's material for the official version; I also need to remember to add "Thank You" credits on the site.)
captainswift 05-20-05, 07:56 PM	This should 'bout wrap it up: NINJA The Program: By popular demand, Sigil Prep is now offering an inclusive ninja program. We teach all the important concepts, from rapid climbing to hiding in plain sight. We also answer the unanswered questions. For instance, "Why is one ninja by himself like the best fighter you've ever met, but a whole group of ninjas together seems to be just cannon-fodder?" "Of course, the true ninja learns his art from his clan. But, you know, home schooled kids don't learn social skills." --Magato, 1st year human ninja, whose parents really just wanted him out of the house "Morikage's team has the same strategy every game. Pass the ball to the ninja, he scores a TD before anybody sees him. I always rage before I tackle ninjas." --Krusk, 3rd year half-orc barbarian "You know who makes the best ninjas? Elf chicks. That's kind of hot, right?" --Regdar, 5th year human fighter SCOUT The Program: The Scout program is an innovation created by Sigil Prep to suit the changing needs of the Adventuring community. What was simply a sideline of the Ranger or Rogue in the past becomes an integral skill set. Students are taught important survival skills and techniques making them invaluable pointmen. Scouts are highly employable, and even if there's an Adventurer recession, the park services are always looking. "Oh, yeah, scouts are great. We send Kyanja to the bar ahead of us, and if they accept her fake ID, she waves the rest of us in." --Kerywn, 4th year human rogue "Sometimes Kyanja sneaks up on Lidda, sometimes Lidda sneaks up on Kyanja. And yet somehow, it's me that ends up in the infirmary." --Naull, 5th year human wizard "One of my favorite hobbies is to put on full camouflage make-up and hide in the branches of an old oak. When the dryads come out, I drop water balloons on them." --Kyanja, 3rd year half-elf scout HEXBLADE The Program: Sigil Prep trains the best Hexblades in the known planes. Both combat intensive and magically trained, the Hexblade is respected across the campus, and far beyond. There is a rivalry between students in this program and the Paladin School that is encouraged, so long as it remains healthy. (That is, as long as we remain healthy. Who cares about them?) "It's the cursing people I love most. Last night's loss against the utterly pathetic Shadovar team? My curse. Naull couldn't get out of the way, even knowing Lidda was coming? Me. And Lidda twisting her ankle right after, that was me, too. And when Maddie fell out of the locker room with no clothes on? Well, that was probably Lolth, but it was pretty cool." --Aygar, 3rd year human hexblade "Hexblade professors rarely fail anyone. It's partially because the students are very good, but mostly because they're very vengeful." --Mordenkainen, Dean of Arcane Knowledge "They represent everything we hate. They have no respect for Law or Goodness, they wield impure arcane magic, and they curse people for fun. Aygar is a terrible man, but one Hell of a lover." --Alhandra, graduate human paladin SPELLTHIEF The Program: An unusual program, the Spellthief major teaches one of the rarest of arcane methods, the ability to use other people's spells. You also learn a few spells on your own, though we use the Wizard School's spell library to research them. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden, except in Plagiarism class, where creative thought will not be tolerated. "I don't understand. Every time Lidda's boyfriend comes over, I forget Wall of Force." --Naull, 4th year human wizard "And then I used the Wall of Force spell I borrowed and cast it between Krusk and the tackle dummy..." --Sebbin, 3rd year halfling spellthief "I'll pay for the Resurrection spell, but I regret nothing." --Krusk, half-orc football player, on academic suspension
Manyfist 05-20-05, 09:50 PM	Maybe you should also add PrCs. Just keeps the Fun rolling! :D Frenzied Berserker (Prc) (CW) “I don't know whose worse, getting attack by Lidda, or accidentally bumping into Helga the Frenzied Berserker Lunch Lady.... I am still coughing up bits of Mystery meat...." --Naull, 5th year human wizard "Its a rumor that Krusk's Mom works for Sigil... as the Lunch lady, then Naull 'accidentally' bumped into her, that was quite a show!" --Aygar, 3rd year human hexblade
Rakasha#5 05-21-05, 07:34 AM	genius Absolute Genius
Need_A_Life 05-22-05, 02:40 PM	"Its a rumor that Krusk's Mom works for Sigil... as the Lunch lady, then Naull 'accidentally' bumped into her, that was quite a show!" --Aygar, 3rd year human hexblade LOL! "It's the cursing people I love most. Last night's loss against the utterly pathetic Shadovar team? My curse. Naull couldn't get out of the way, even knowing Lidda was coming? Me. And Lidda twisting her ankle right after, that was me, too. And when Maddie fell out of the locker room with no clothes on? Well, that was probably Lolth, but it was pretty cool." --Aygar, 3rd year human hexblade Wasn't Lolth, it was soap! Oh, and who's Maddie; don't remember no maddie... "And then I used the Wall of Force spell I borrowed and cast it between Krusk and the tackle dummy..." --Sebbin, 3rd year halfling spellthief That's my trick! "I'll pay for the Resurrection spell, but I regret nothing." --Krusk, half-orc football player, on academic suspension That's what I say after my friends ressurect me from doing the aforementioned trick!
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-24-05, 03:32 AM	I'll get a start with the CW prestige classes, hope you don't mind me using Eberk CS. Bear warrior the program: What warrior doesn't want to be able to turn into a bear and lay waste to his enemies. What most students don't realise is tht there are downsides to becoming a bulky force of nature, namely the sevre itching that no cream can help. " I think of it as taking lot's of steroids. You have the increased weight, mood swings and hair in places you never even knew you had. Still, I get to skip winter term!"- Kurag Flint-tooth, 4th year bear warrior " Now listen up people, some advice for open house day. I say this every year, but it always happens. Never directly get between a bear warrior student and their mother."- Eberk, administrator " oh, this? Well when Kurag rushes in here covered in honey, I have approximately 30 seconds before the abeils follow"- Devis, 4th year bard, explaining the escape hatch Darkwood stalker the program: Most adventurers hate orcs ( must be a clique thing), but darkwood stalkers take it to the next level. Training in arts such as sneaking, archery and the orc language are all required, but most students think the most important thing is a weak sense of smell. " Why do I hate orcs? They destroy nature, ruin the landscape... but most important of all, one ate the last piece of pizza on orientation!"- Nexal ebonleaf, 3rd year darkwood stalker. " There were talks about orcs lobbying to have the darkwood stalker classes banned. It kinda died down when all of the organisers mysteriously disappeared the night before the big protest."- Maddie, overall gossip " Some people wonder why they have to learn orcish. It's their secret weapon. Nexal's poetry puts a whole new slant on the concept of 'death attack' when you understand it."- Krusk, answering what Nexal was reciting in orcish 101
Need_A_Life 05-24-05, 10:10 AM	Alienist (PrC. Complete Arcane) The Program: Typically taken by teenagers, (falsely) claiming that "No one understands what I'm going through!", Alienists actually go through things that no one can (or want to) understand, a reason why the application forms magically bind students to the program; this is also why the area is protected by Prismatic walls. The facility is in fact in the outer planes, though it is only accessable through a magical portal (which, oddly, is shaped like a toilet). What happens out there is best to leave out of this as the readers brain would collapse into itself and their heart burst; once you understand what it is though, it is fun! "Yer minds have been poisoned. Ye have ever believed that kings and queens wield power. I have been appointed to show you true power!" ~ Aghan, leader of the Alienist programme. "The good thing about alienists is that you can always tell when they're lying, the bad thing is that you can't really ask them what they're hiding" ~ Mordenkainen "Why does every pseudonatural creature summoned in the school cafeteria put a stain on both our hygeine control and our Alienist programme!? It is obviously a set-up!" ~ Trillia Lilleir, member of the Alienist programme.
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-29-05, 03:02 AM	:bump: badabump
Dogurasu_Thanatos 05-29-05, 04:16 AM	...okay. I have to say that I love this post, and therefore, I also :bump: it. ...and I'm taking the quote of Prof. Morthos and putting it into my sig. :D
captainswift 05-29-05, 06:20 PM	Oh, well. This won't leave my head, so I'll put it out there. Thrallherd The Program : This advanced major allows qualifying Psionic School students to gather up numerous loyal followers (students are responsible for their own thralls) to do their bidding. Remember, however, that classes are taught in a classroom, not a lecture hall. Do not bring your minions to class. The school grants no legal protection to students who choose to enthrall their roommates.
Ectoplasmoid 05-29-05, 07:05 PM	Archmage An advanced major open only to the undisputed masters of arcane arts, the Archmage program is a wonderful fit for those who want to continue their magical education in funnier and funnier robes- and for those who find the only thing bigger than their spells is their ego/supressed rage. Social interaction not a prerequisite. "Never try to date an archmage. Phenomenal cosmic power- itty bitty..."- Mialee, disappointed 5th-year student. "Archmagi? Hah. Weak males, doomed to be crushed under the heel of Lol-" -Maddie Webber, getting introduced to the wonders of a shaped, empowered, maximized, fireball. "That's one down. Now where's Lidda?"- Naull, totally deranged 5th-year Archmage (and incidentally a female). Blackguard An...interesting advanced major, perfect for those who enjoy slaughter, tyrrany, slaughter and tyrrany, or Yanni. Not entirely surprisingly, the best blackguards are the ones that drop out of the Paladin program. "Oh, Grazz't. Merrick is so much hotter as a blackguard. Yoo-hoo..." Kylie, smitten tiefling monk/sorceror. "No! I saw him first! Oh, Lolth smite me, I'm fighting over a male! What have I become! The horror!" Maddie Webber, distraught- and yet strangely aroused. "The heart-rending fall, the multiclass into rogue for hide, the demon summoning- yeah, it was tough. But the chicks are worth it." Merrick, fallen aasimar paladin.
captainswift 05-29-05, 07:18 PM	Archmage ... Archmage program is a wonderful fit for those who want to continue their magical education in funnier and funnier robes... I spit my Coke reading that. I will always regret that I didn't write that. Poor Maddie...
Ectoplasmoid 05-29-05, 07:23 PM	A quick note- I just added blackguard too. Wonderful Idea, captainswift.
Kvantum 05-30-05, 02:26 AM	True brilliance. Just had to subscribe to both threads. And bump this one back to the first page. :bump:
Gilganarz_the_reporter 05-30-05, 03:57 AM	Thanks for putting me in the credits Capn'. I'm honored, and will continue giving ideas for you to steal. Order of the bow initiate program: This is for people who like to shoot bows. That's pretty much it. What? You want magic, be an arcmage. It's called order of the bow initiate for a reason you know. " When you take comaparative mythologies with Garrick, you will have to learn how to duck, especially when they get into that whole, 'what is truth' thing"- Redgar " They aren't that great. I mean, what do they learn that we don't?"- Keyara, 4th year arcane archer " This <thunk>"- Garrick, teaching Keyara the benefits of ranged precision and why not to turn his date invitations down. Also, quotes for the thrallherd "That new guy Rexxelick is really wierd. I'd complain about him attracting his "girlfriends into his dorm room and making them follow him all scantliy clad if Lidda wasn't one of them"- Naull " I never use my attract believers ability to get people to do what I want. After all, I have psionic charm to do that for me"- Rexxelick, 1st year thrallherd " I don't need to be a thrallherd to attract women. The fact that Rexxelick has more girlfriends than me is pure coincidence"- Krusk, fooling himself.
Ectoplasmoid 05-30-05, 07:18 AM	Extreme Explorer The Extreme Explorer is the advanced major for those Eberronian students who want to explore those places even the boldest adventurers fear to tread- Xen'drik, the Demon Wastes, or the girl's locker room. Cinematic action-adventure experience a must. "That perv!"-Maddie Webber, feeling like she needs a shower. "Enjoy your new foci, Devis. Now about that fee...I think I'll take it in scryings." Rous, 4th year changeling extreme explorer. "Action Boost indeed!"-Mialee, pleasantly surprised 5th year elven wizard. Eldritch Knight Do you like spellcasting? Do you like swordfighting? Do you want more play than a d20? Well then Eldritch Knight is the major for you. With an intensive, yet sexy blend of arcane training and martial tutelage, you won't have much free time- but what free time you do have will be... well spent. "Man, Eldritch Knight was the best thing that ever happened to me. Chicks dig swords- and they also dig enlarge person, nudge, nudge. Not that I didn't get laid beforehand." -Aloysius, 5th year human Eldritch Knight in clear denial of his past. "I feel so abused. They get 9th level spells. I get remove disease. Well, at least I have a higher charisma then one of those dorks'll ever have." -Merrick, 5th year aasimar paladin, who obviously hasn't seen Hennet recently. "Well, I'll tell you this: When my mother dies at my ha- I mean graciously steps down, my concubine is so gonna be an Eldritch Knight." - Maddie Webber, busy planning for the future.
Mr. Cheese 05-30-05, 12:17 PM	:bump:
Need_A_Life 05-30-05, 12:54 PM	Dragonslayer "The problem of this program isn't getting students, everyone wants to slay dragons. It's to get dragons to volunteer" ~ Eberk, administrator "Dragonslayers? Bah! Dragons are wussies" ~ Redgar, not realizaing the Red Wyrm sneaking up on him. "We've worked out an arrangement, I get assaulted constantly and I keep their stuff afterwards"~ Syzdothyx, great wyrm red dragon.
Mr. Cheese 05-30-05, 09:13 PM	:bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump:
Manyfist 05-30-05, 09:30 PM	PyroKintecist[XPH] In this curriculum you literally are On fire. Some say that it taps into the raw power of the mind, that determines the Flames. Yet as many Pyros say, "I do it to watch things Burn!" "Ice Ice Baby!" Hennet 3rd year Sorcerer, after Witnessing what a Pyro can do. "Is It me or is it getting Hot in here?" Maddie Webber, standing in Line in front of Tik-tik, 4th year Pyro. "No It's Just you." Devis, 4th Year Bard, trying to hit on Maddie. "Remember Kids, Only You can start Forest Fires!" Vadania Speaking infront of a Freshmen Pyro class.
Ectoplasmoid 05-31-05, 04:00 AM	War Mind [Insert descriptive text here] "Whatever. I'm still sexier." -Aloysius, 5th year human Eldritch Knight "Aha! But I've got sweeping strike! Fear my broom-fu!" -Jarret, 2nd year War Mind "I could take him." -Redgar, not only overconfident, but dead wrong. "I gotta get me one of those." -Rexxelick, 3rd year elan thrallherd
Need_A_Life 05-31-05, 04:01 PM	Psion Uncarnate The Program: The story of this program is this: All those pansy psions keep getting their buts kicked by Frenzied Beserkers, finally one got silly (and drunk enough) to think of a solution, it wasn't to get the heck out of the way but rather to remove any but for them to kick, it took him years to succeed and he still didn't realize that an augmented Mind Thrust can also deal with a Frenzied Beserker. Finally he lost his but, to the envy of many anorexic girls around campus, along with the rest of his body and became Uncarnate "I caught one of them in our locker room, a shame he was incoporeal; he was hot" ~ Mialle "I want to get my diploma ripped in two!" ~ crying psion after having met Mialle. "They're dangerous, I tell you. One of them challenged me to a fist fight, I swear I couldn't hit him, but at least he only hit me half a dozen times" ~ Redgar, stupid fighter.
Manyfist 05-31-05, 04:47 PM	Psion Uncarnate The Program: The story of this program is this: All those pansy psions keep getting their buts kicked by Frenzied Beserkers, finally one got silly (and drunk enough) to think of a solution, it wasn't to get the heck out of the way but rather to remove any but for them to kick, it took him years to succeed and he still didn't realize that an augmented Mind Thrust can also deal with a Frenzied Beserker. Finally he lost his but, to the envy of many anorexic girls around campus, along with the rest of his body and became Uncarnate That's Funny, to remove the butt to kick. :D
Need_A_Life 06-01-05, 08:46 AM	Well I am crazy and when I'm sober I think like a drunk person.... usually.
Need_A_Life 06-02-05, 09:11 AM	:bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: This must not die! Sticky it someone!
Quirriff 06-02-05, 10:36 AM	Problem is about Psion uncarnates is that they can be corporeal again at will, and Take their equiptment with them. Meaning they are the exception to the rule for contact sports, (But they can cheat and go incorporeal and Blast their brains out).
Dagda Mor 06-02-05, 11:07 AM	Not sure where exactly you'd want to use this, but. . . "Comparitive Chaotic Neutral Studies is awesome. I only show up when I feel like it and screw around the whole time. Gets me an A every year." –Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer
Zemyla 06-02-05, 12:19 PM	"Wow, so much has changed here!" - Ma'varkith, graduate human psychic warrior "We had to alter the program. Some student did her dissertation on how to gain infinite power with a mindfeeder weapon." - Shuluth, mind flayer dean of psionic studies
Ectoplasmoid 06-02-05, 11:51 PM	"I really don't get how professor Raistlin can keg party, teach 'Advanced Alchemy', 'Spell Triggers 101', and 'Transmutation IX', and run the 'evil twin club' at the same time. Whenever I ask, he just waves me off with some muttering about Fistiandilus or smoething. It's really wierd." -Hennet, 3rd year sorceror. Is there a "Courses(can't say classes) of sigil prep" yet?
Dogurasu_Thanatos 06-03-05, 12:49 AM	Mystic Theurge There are those among the Sigil students that seem to have a natural aptitude for magics both arcane and divine. Assuming they pass their finals in Arcana and Religion classes, as well as their entry exams, such magi-honor roll students commonly enroll in our combined course of the Mystic Theurge, offered by teachers of both the College of Arcane Knowledge and the College of Divine Thought. These magic-devoted honor students commonly earn the respect of their fellows. "Respect? You want me to respect some tindertwig boy carrying around a smoking ball and chain? Yeah, right." -- Regdar, human fighter (who failed Arcana miserably). "I have to admit, it's not everybody that can blast somebody to bits with and then revive them under their own power just to do it again... kind of like that. I might actually --" -- Maddie Webber, one half of an arc of lightning spell's targets. "Well, that's two down. The school will have to revive the dark elf; it's against my religion." -- Ivellios Siannodel, cleric and wizard of Corellon Larethian, while preparing a large diamond to revive Regdar. Cerebremancer Out of all the schools and classes taught at Sigil Prep, there is no other class that produces people of greater intelligence than the Cerebremancy course. Populated by graduates of the Colleges of both Arcane Studies and Psionic Meditation, those who enter here often go on to become masters of many other skills in their own right. Intense, driven, and often used as walking libraries, those who enter the cerebremancy course are exceptional students indeed. I will be your professor of cerebremancy. I do not tolerate talking in my class, and I do not tolerate dirty thinking. If you will not abide by these rules, I will know instantly -- Mister Ialdabode! Get your mind out of the gutter and out of my telepathic radius!! -- Professor Raam, half-giant instructor on cerebremancy. "I had only been thinking of some way to get back at the Psi Omega sorority. My mind just slipped in the wrong direction, I suppose..." -- Ialdabode, lying about what he was thinking. "Heathens, all!! How dare they turn their minds away from the truth of divine magic! I shall take my hammer to each of their blasphemous heads and show them the might of the divine!!" Eberk, 1st year dwarven cleric after drinking too much (alcoholic) dwarven holy water. Acolyte of the Skin It takes a person of great will, powerful character, and intense focus and desire for power to join the course on interspecies blending. Their entry exam consists of an Arcana test as well as using the knowledge they find to merge a demon with their skin. It is often painful, and the recovery wings prepare for new students to this course every year. "I can't believe this! I pass Professor Morthos' class every year, and I show up with my uniform altered for my elbow blades -- he kicks me out and fails me! I can't help it; this stupid essence is making me grow blades everywhere!" -- Vorta Nehalem, grumbling about becoming more demonlike. "I do not tolerate my look being stolen. I also do not tolerate my look being stolen and then torn up. If I ever catch him in here with that tattered armor, I will kill him. Very. Very. ... ... ... Slowly." -- Professor Morthos, who does not like being mimicked. "DIE!!!" -- Alhandra, zealous demonslayer paladin.
Dagda Mor 06-03-05, 01:04 AM	Wouldn't Mystic Theurge be a dual major?
Dogurasu_Thanatos 06-03-05, 01:08 AM	Cerebremancer probably would be, too, really. In any case, they study a lot.
Manyfist 06-03-05, 01:14 AM	Mystic Theurge "Well, that's two down. The school will have to revive the dark elf; it's against my religion." -- Ivellios Siannodel, cleric and wizard of Corellon Larethian, while preparing a large diamond to revive Regdar. That's funny, really funny. Cerebremancer I will be your professor of cerebremancy. I do not tolerate talking in my class, and I do not tolerate dirty thinking. If you will not abide by these rules, I will know instantly -- Mister Ialdabode! Get your mind out of the gutter and out of my telepathic radius!! -- Professor Raam, half-giant instructor on cerebremancy. I like that... "Heathens, all!! How dare they turn their minds away from the truth of divine magic! I shall take my hammer to each of their blasphemous heads and show them the might of the divine!!" Eberk, 1st year dwarven cleric after drinking too much (alcoholic) dwarven holy water. How True! Acolyte of the Skin "I do not tolerate my look being stolen. I also do not tolerate my look being stolen and then torn up. If I ever catch him in here with that tattered armor, I will kill him. Very. Very. ... ... ... Slowly." -- Professor Morthos, who does not like being mimicked. "DIE!!!" -- Alhandra, zealous demonslayer paladin. Both are a true master peace. I laughed. Very. Very. ... ... ... Slowly :D Alhandra who was she talking too? That was a bit Random.
Dogurasu_Thanatos 06-03-05, 01:16 AM	Alhandra was talking to any Acolyte of the Skin, as they all become more and more demonic. Vorta Nehalem, however, may have been a first choice. It depends on how you look at it.
Manyfist 06-03-05, 01:21 AM	Alhandra was talking to any Acolyte of the Skin, as they all become more and more demonic. Vorta Nehalem, however, may have been a first choice. It depends on how you look at it. Who's Professor Morthos? I don't remember who he was.
Dogurasu_Thanatos 06-03-05, 01:24 AM	Master of Eldritch Studies; he's described under the Warlock class. He's also the example Warlock picture in the Complete Arcane.
Manyfist 06-03-05, 01:38 AM	Green Star Adept(CA) They're Green, Lean, and Mean, Green Star Adept are masters of that mysterious green starmetal. Green Star Adept is an Advance course for all them wimpy spell casters who want to be Hard all day. "Yes. Chicks dig green color. Yet I already had to turn down FIVE Dyrads trying to make me into their home tree... how embarassing." Theogrin Raablek, 3rd year Human Barbarian/Sorcerer/Green Star Adept. "He was always so limp, now he's Hard as a Rock" Mialle, 4th year Wizard after meeting the new and improved Theogrin. "Theogrin has nothing on me... I am 10 times the Construct he is." Battering Ram, 5th year Warforged Juggernaut. "I should correct you on that he does have an edge on you, he's like Michellangelo's David... except he moves and he's alive... but your right Battering Ram, you're 10x the Construct he is, yet you're not even 1/2 the man he is" Coach Clank, Giving an Anatomy lesson to his 'Forged Players.
Manyfist 06-03-05, 01:41 AM	Master of Eldritch Studies; he's described under the Warlock class. He's also the example Warlock picture in the Complete Arcane. Durr... lol. I was such an Air head. I was thinking. Very. Very. ... ... ... Slowly. Edit: Omg... Vorta does look like Morthos... Except the boots.
Need_A_Life 06-03-05, 03:45 PM	Horizon Walker (has this been done?) This program is unique in having no classroom at all, instead each student is given a compas direction, which they must travel in to reach class; many experienced students sell their travel services to younger students so that they may reach the class more easily. "Defense! Don't let that jerk, through!" ~ Redgar, football captain and with no idea what a Horizon Walker can do "Next class will be 5 miles to the North, if I find out that anyone begins their travel before class starts, they'll be suspended! Any questions?" "Challenged a monk to a race once, gave him a headstart and I still won. The only thing funnier than his panting was his puzzled face,"
Manyfist 06-03-05, 03:51 PM	Horizon Walker (has this been done?) This program is unique in having no classroom at all, instead each student is given a compas direction, which they must travel in to reach class; many experienced students sell their travel services to younger students so that they may reach the class more easily. "Defense! Don't let that jerk, through!" ~ Redgar, football captain and with no idea what a Horizon Walker can do "Next class will be 5 miles to the North, if I find out that anyone begins their travel before class starts, they'll be suspended! Any questions?" "Challenged a monk to a race once, gave him a headstart and I still won. The only thing funnier than his panting was his puzzled face," This might be a dumb question, but how did the Monk lose? :confused:
Zemyla 06-03-05, 03:58 PM	Probably through the shifting terrain ability. Also: "It's great. Only one person has to study for the tests." - Sanjakilaar, 2nd year doppelganger mindspy
Need_A_Life 06-04-05, 05:43 AM	This might be a dumb question, but how did the Monk lose? :confused: Have you seen a horizonwalker in action? With a level of babarian he can have near unsurpassed mibility (blink dogs should be a PC race!)
Dogurasu_Thanatos 06-04-05, 10:59 AM	I've recently noticed that the other classes from Rokugan -- namely, the courtier and the inkyo -- are unrepresented in this campaign setting. Samurai, shugenja, and ninja have all ben remade, and it's quite possible that the noble was chosen over the courtier simply because the noble would survive for more than a single day, but that still leaves the inkyo. That may not have been included for the simple fact that the Void mechanic is used. However, since I don't really care that they're so different, here are my ideas for their entry into Sigil Prep. Note: These classes are taken from the Rokugan Campaign Setting book. I didn't make them, though I plan to combine the courtier with the aristocrat to make something that can survive as a PC. Courtier Program: Similar to the entry requirements of the noble, a student wishing to enter this course of study must come from a powerful family of honorable people. Alternatively, parents can make the proper bribes or threats of ninja-based assassinations, and their child can enter the class (and likely pass with flying colors, on the teachers' fear of pain of stealthy death). "Hey, what gives those guys the right to be here? Money?! How shameful! I'll tell you what -- I'll pay you 1,000 gold pieces to get rid of those snobs... what do you mean it's not enough?!" -- Aidolon, Silvanesti elf noble, who doesn't like the rivaling courtier course. "I have seen many people fail this class. However, I seriously doubt I will be one of them. My parents have certain... connections, after all." -- Bayushi Kachiko, 3rd year courtier. "The main reason I became a teacher of this class, Lady Bayushi, is because I'm immune to that kind of attack. Please return to your seat, and take your ninja yojimbo with you." -- Master Hardedge, warforged courtier professor, who has greatly improved his fortification. Inkyo Program: For those that wish to attain a more spiritual than physical enlightenment, the study of nothingness combined with a mystical meditation course is the way to go. However, it is harder for these people to punch quickly or powerfully, so we continue to keep monks on our boxing teams. "It is true, they are a very spiritual group of people. I do not find myself engaging in many frivolous activities, yet even in my deepest meditation, I remember that spiritual man fondly." -- Ember, enamored human female monk, speaking of an inkyo. "The monks here are so cloistered... but that one night after meeting Ember... heh, I won't be forgetting that any time soon." -- Togashi Mitsu, 5th year inkyo. "How in the world do they do that without casting spells first...?" -- Kailey, 4th year monk/sorcerer, watching an inkyo sensei punch through armor (Void use).
Manyfist 06-04-05, 02:19 PM	Assassin Program: The top piorty of an assassin is to sneak around, and kill stuff for money. An assassin never tells what he does, he just replies, I am a commoner. Supprisingly many people buy that story, and those who don't, end up on the wrong side of the dagger. "Hello, is their any one in their?!" Kailey, the Target. "...." Lidda, true assassin at training "The coast is clear." Kailey "I am going to walk aimlessly around the room: **Stab Stab*** "NO, no no! That's all wrong! You're suppose to grab her by the neck, put your hand around her mouth, then wisper 'Hello.' then stab her! Go back to your dorms and practice what you learned!" Mr. Fasshahd, teaching Assassins 101 "Ok!" Lidda, Naull's roommate.
Mr. Cheese 06-05-05, 10:13 PM	:bump:
captainswift 06-05-05, 10:28 PM	Assassin "NO, no no! That's all wrong! You're suppose to grab her by the neck, put your hand around her mouth, then wisper 'Hello.' then stab her! Go back to your dorms and practice what you learned!" Mr. Fasshahd, teaching Assassins 101 "Oh, come on! I'm 2'3"! You ever try to stealthily slide a chair up beside somebody?" --Lidda, ain't too tall
Ancient Wyrm 06-06-05, 12:44 AM	"Oh, come on! I'm 2'3"! You ever try to stealthily slide a chair up beside somebody?" --Lidda, ain't too tall "Then I suggest you sign up for Remedial Height-Equalization Techniques next semester, missie. ROG 007, I believe. No, wait, that's not it..."
Need_A_Life 06-08-05, 04:49 PM	This could be considered a :bump:
theOne333 06-08-05, 05:17 PM	Fire Elementalist "This is even better than the Boy Scouts!" - Dagrin, 4th year wizard/fire elementalist
Zemyla 06-09-05, 12:21 PM	"Hey, look! Something that isn't me stabbing you!" -Tallis Cloudgather, 4th year invisible blade "No, I'm sorry, but 'I vow to pay off my student loans' won't qualify you." -Inscrutable Master Shen, 3rd year kensai
captainswift 06-09-05, 04:56 PM	"No, I'm sorry, but 'I vow to pay off my student loans' won't qualify you." -Inscrutable Master Shen, 3rd year kensai Once in a while, there comes a line that reaches such heights of perfection, that us mere mortals must stand back in awe. This is such a line.
Ectoplasmoid 06-09-05, 05:45 PM	Dervish The major for those who want to perfect the art of two-weapon scimitar fighting- and not much else. "Copycats." - A miffed Drizz't do'Urden "Yeah, using two scimitars is pretty much the fastest path to eternal hellfire and damnation in the eyes of Lolth. Don't do it!" -Maddie Webber
captainswift 06-12-05, 06:16 PM	Quick and pointless: Magewright: There's a lot of magic going on in town, and it needs to be tended. Wizards can't be bothered to power the street lights, clean the sewers, or heat the pizza ovens. "Okay, I'll admit it! I took a year of Magewright at Sigil Community College before I came here. But it's real magic! It's real magic, I tell you!" --Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer
captainswift 06-13-05, 06:32 PM	"Comparitive Chaotic Neutral Studies is awesome. I only show up when I feel like it and screw around the whole time. Gets me an A every year." –Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer I'll be using a variant of this. It'll pop up in Races of... soon.
Dagda Mor 06-13-05, 07:20 PM	Yay! Yeah, it could do with a bit of refining.
cmrscorpio 06-16-05, 03:21 PM	Dirgesinger (PrC) (from Libris Mortis) "Life is pain." Remi Orvenna, 2nd year Dirgesinger I know that was pretty pathetic, but I wanted to contibute *something* when i bumped :D
PlutoniumKnight 06-16-05, 07:38 PM	Dirgesinger (PrC) (from Libris Mortis) "Life is pain." Remi Orvenna, 2nd year Dirgesinger I know that was pretty pathetic, but I wanted to contibute *something* when i bumped :D Dirgesingers classes are all in coffee shops, they drink coffee, write bad poetry, wear black berets, eyeshadow and are generally depressed. They hate it when the gnome bards parade there all happy and smiling. :D :D :D :D :D :D Imagine parking expenses for Dread Pirates. Dervish, Dance dance dance, spin spin spin. ohh was that your layrnx.
Need_A_Life 06-17-05, 06:45 AM	Dirgesinger (PrC) (from Libris Mortis) "Life is pain." Remi Orvenna, 2nd year Dirgesinger I know that was pretty pathetic, but I wanted to contibute *something* when i bumped :D Order of the Stick fan? That quote was uttered by Haley Starshine, rogue and collector of Loot (aka feminine products) in the comic.
cmrscorpio 06-17-05, 08:05 AM	Order of the Stick fan? That quote was uttered by Haley Starshine, rogue and collector of Loot (aka feminine products) in the comic. I am a fan or Order of the Stick, but I was directly quoting one South Park goth kids. But that is a pretty standard quote used to oversimplify goths. Dirgesingers classes are all in coffee shops, they drink coffee, write bad poetry, wear black berets, eyeshadow and are generally depressed. They hate it when the gnome bards parade there all happy and smiling. :D :D :D :D :D :D "Ya, they're, like, always like 'Man, I'm just, like, *so* serious all the time and some junk', but their "o" faces are just as funny as everyone elses." Mialee, 5th year elf wizard True Necromancer (PrC) (Libris Mortis) The Program: Due to the amount of overlap in the College of Arcane Knowlegde's Necromancy Program and College of Divine Thought's Necromancy Program, Sigil Prep began allowing dual-majored student's credits taken in both colleges to be applied to a student's degrees. Students quickly realized that due to a clerical error, they were simultaneously recieving credit from each college when they took the Principles of Spellcasting series and Undead Management 304.
Ravenscroft 06-23-05, 07:20 AM	Has anyone written up the Chameleon PrC for Sigil Prep? How about Half-Orc Menacing Brute as Campus Security (or part therof)?
Need_A_Life 06-23-05, 11:00 AM	Give it a shot if you want to see it.
Ravenscroft 06-23-05, 11:21 AM	Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original and the part that is original is not good. Samuel Johnson, (attributed) English author, critic, & lexicographer (1709 - 1784) Since i feel that i am totally adequate to the aforementioned quote (and the aft one) Lawrence Oates : "I am just going outside and may be some time." But who knows after i finish reading DMG II (yes it takes long times for things to get Down-Under to Ozzieland) i may be inspired.
captainswift 06-23-05, 01:26 PM	There's not a lot of specific course work for the Chameleon, but you are required to audit a whole load of other classes. No free time for you, bucko.
captainswift 06-23-05, 02:28 PM	Plus, you try getting Professor von Zoravich to let you audit Arcane Theory 101.
Manyfist 06-23-05, 05:46 PM	Quick and Painless.... I hope, I am just going to do a Custom PrC in the Similar Style as before! Dragul(Me) PrC "Look I see Panties!" Krusk, staring at Kalia, 2nd year Dragul's Panties as she jumps over. "How many times I have to tell you girls, do not wear skirts when jumping! Now show of hands who's wearing underwear?" Maester Siltho, Dragul Profess. "I counted 2 out of 90 girls sir!" Willam Broctree, 3rd Year Doppleganger Rogue/Panty Inspecter.
Ravenscroft 06-23-05, 09:05 PM	I think we Roving into Rogue territory here , unless the Freudian Slip is now a pre-requisite for Gym Class :P
PlutoniumKnight 06-24-05, 02:55 PM	"I counted 2 out of 90 girls sir!" Willam Broctree, 3rd Year Doppleganger Rouge/Panty Inspecter. Why would makeup be inspecting panties. Is there a special course for makeup in this school.
Kurama Youko 06-24-05, 09:06 PM	:bump: just wanted to join the thread.
Need_A_Life 06-25-05, 05:01 AM	Chameleon The Program: If you sign up for the chameleon program you are automatically signed up for "wizardry 101", "backstab 101", "fighting 101" and many more. Straight 'A' students often sign up for this as another 'A' without doing any work appeals to them "Do you have any idea how annoying it is to see a rookie cast more advanced spells than you, do it better, and have no idea how they're doing it?" ~ 2nd year wizard "I signed up for the Chameleon program because the witness protection program said that their policy didn't apply against Lidda" ~ Naull, frightened roomate. "He went that way!" ~ Doppleganger Chameleon after a simple prank involving sovereign glue and an archmages familiar
TaiShingPekWar 06-27-05, 01:52 AM	I would just like to say that the blackguard description by ectoplasmoid was bloody brilliant... and also is there going to be an advanced (prestige) classes of sigil prep?
Quirriff 06-27-05, 06:45 AM	Chameleon The Program: "He went that way!" ~ Doppleganger Chameleon after a simple prank involving sovereign glue and an archmages familiar Doppleganger's can't be Chameleons, only Humans (Or humaniods with human subtype), Dopplegangers are Humaniod (Shapechanger).
captainswift 06-27-05, 11:03 AM	I would just like to say that the blackguard description by ectoplasmoid was bloody brilliant... and also is there going to be an advanced (prestige) classes of sigil prep? In an official capacity, I'm not ready to tackle prestige classes yet. Firstly, because there are so dang many of them. I know I could pick and choose, but the comprehensiveness of my setting is one of the things I was striving for. I don't want to use the same format as I use for the base classes (too long; I need something quick and easy), but I don't want it to be like the races, where it's just students mocking other students. Too casual; I want PrC's to be funny, but more akin to a course catalog or something. At any rate, people are having fun with them right now, and believe me, I'm taking copious notes. Characters other people are presenting in their suggestions are being added to my NPC files, and some little bites are being added to my official history. So I appreciate everything anyone has offered. By the way, there's an "Organizations of Sigil Prep" thread on the Homebrew boards that died a quick and painless death sometime back. I didn't mention it on these threads, like a dummy, and I don't think many of the regulars here discovered it.
Need_A_Life 06-28-05, 07:55 AM	Doppleganger's can't be Chameleons, only Humans (Or humaniods with human subtype), Dopplegangers are Humaniod (Shapechanger). Humanoid (humans) are infact Human, yes, you have got that part right. Now, Dopplegangers are Monstrous Humanoids, a totally different type from Humanoid. As for entry requirements: From Races of Destiny (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/iw/20041210b&page=1) Race: Human or Doppelganger. Skills: Bluff 8 ranks, Disguise 8 ranks, Sense Motive 4 ranks, Spellcraft 4 ranks. Feat: Able Learner* feat. Hit Die: d8 *New feat.
Starman IX 06-28-05, 04:38 PM	Spellsword Program: Learn how to use your martial prowess and arcane knowledge together without failing at both. "Like, I knew taking Weapons And Armor 101 would come in handy one day." Mialee, Freshman year Spellsword "Wait a second... It took you that long to learn how to cast in armor... and you still might fail... *short silence followed by an uproar of laughter*" Ferno, Junior year Warmage
Chachi 06-28-05, 11:41 PM	If you don't mind us offering submissions for PrC flavor quotes, I thought this one on the Frenzied Berserker might be funny: "Shanna dropped a dumbbell on her foot in there last night. We're still finding bits of the wrestling team in odd corners." - Garrath the Janitor, commenting on the Great Weights-Room Massacre of 3248. Yes? No? Eh. :embarrass Great work, by the way. The content here (and on your Races of thread) is worthy of a grin pretty much every time, and a chuckle more often than not.
Gilganarz_the_reporter 06-29-05, 03:25 AM	The beastmaster the program: students who enjoy handling animals often take this class. The fact that they get kickass fighter training and four extra animal companions is simply a 'side benefit' " So what if I don't get reaccepted into divine theory 101 when I took this course? Does prestidigitation kill your enemies or scratch those places you just can't reach?"- Leena, 2nd year beastmaster "When I room with Leena, it's not so much the rat in the cupboard that's the problem, but the boar on the top bunk and the dienonychus sleeping in the shower"- Ulfur, 2nd year bloodhound. "Umm Leena, when you said you wanted to show me your 'fuzzy beaver' this isn't what I had in mind"- Redgar, taken aback.
Ravenscroft 06-29-05, 06:04 AM	Ive noticed a strong tendency for the name Redgar to be used. Is he related to REGDAR by any chance? For Shame , Gilganarz_the_reporter , these are not the standards one has come to expect from the Chronicle. :P
abraham 06-29-05, 06:54 PM	I am posting so I can get back later(I am almost out of time where I am)
thegreatbuddha 06-29-05, 07:04 PM	If you don't mind us offering submissions for PrC flavor quotes, I thought this one on the Frenzied Berserker might be funny: "Shanna dropped a dumbbell on her foot in there last night. We're still finding bits of the wrestling team in odd corners." - Garrath the Janitor, commenting on the Great Weights-Room Massacre of 3248. Yes? No? Eh. :embarrass Great work, by the way. The content here (and on your Races of thread) is worthy of a grin pretty much every time, and a chuckle more often than not. :thumbsup:
Manyfist 06-29-05, 09:55 PM	Humanoid (humans) are infact Human, yes, you have got that part right. Now, Dopplegangers are Monstrous Humanoids, a totally different type from Humanoid. As for entry requirements: From Races of Destiny (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/iw/20041210b&page=1) Also Changelings are able. Changelings are better than Dopplegangers, because you have no LA, and don't have to deal with monster Levels...etc. :P
Gilganarz_the_reporter 06-29-05, 10:40 PM	Ive noticed a strong tendency for the name Redgar to be used. Is he related to REGDAR by any chance? For Shame , Gilganarz_the_reporter , these are not the standards one has come to expect from the Chronicle. :P I was half asleep, okay? Besides, those are pretty big words from someone who uses a togepi for their avatar :P ;)
Koga:The ninja trick 06-30-05, 02:36 AM	The Koga plays alot of rangers and the ranger description vaguely describes The Koga.. Amanda t3h druid: Koga, tell me a scary story. :) Koga: Go to sleep.. It's late.. Amanda t3h druid: First a story! ^_^ *Koga gets up* Koga: Okay fine. You have The Koga's baby, it has hooves, and Wizards of the Coast changes it's name to Clerics of the Coast, the end. *Koga drops back down and snores* Amanda t3h druid: o_o; It's been a week sense she's slept.. :P
Manyfist 06-30-05, 03:04 AM	The Koga plays alot of rangers and the ranger description vaguely describes The Koga.. Amanda t3h druid: Koga, tell me a scary story. :) Koga: Go to sleep.. It's late.. Amanda t3h druid: First a story! ^_^ *Koga gets up* Koga: Okay fine. You have The Koga's baby, it has hooves, and Wizards of the Coast changes it's name to Clerics of the Coast, the end. *Koga drops back down and snores* Amanda t3h druid: o_o; It's been a week sense she's slept.. :P What does this have to do with this? :confused: Why you refer to your self in the third person?
Ryltar Swordsong 06-30-05, 04:58 PM	Koga has always done that. You get used to it.
PlutoniumKnight 07-01-05, 08:12 PM	Tallis Cloudgather Third year Invisible Blade. "Hey, Look a Three headed monkey!"
TaiShingPekWar 07-02-05, 05:13 PM	Peregrine Runner "Sure I had the natural advantage for wrestling, but the only thing worse than being smothered by a stronger opponent is being smothered by an ogre that hasn't ever bathed. So now i'm in track and field" Kelaamae Swiftstrider Oamothaalomaki first year Peregrine runner "Waste of a mini-giant... I mean goliath if you ask me." Coach Clank
Zemyla 07-07-05, 01:22 PM	Dread Pirate There are no dread pirate classes at Sigil Prep, because getting a boat there is a pain in the neck. Fatespinner "Don't ever gamble with Raadi." - Naull, currently wearing nothing but a barrel
captainswift 07-07-05, 02:28 PM	- Naull, currently wearing nothing but a barrel It has nothing to do with nothing, but I want art for this image.
Kodiak_Claw 07-13-05, 01:53 AM	I figured that schools of magic and psionic disciplines deserve short blurbs. So here are some suggestion. Necromancy: Right over here is the necromancy building. You're going to get a piece of paper that asks if you'd like to donate your body to the school in the event of your death. The answer is 'no'. --Walter, 7th year human Drunken Master, leading a freshman orientation tour. Clairvoyance: Seers have the easiest tests on campus. And I mean a Gully Dwarf could pass, if you could get them to spell their name. Only catch is, you have to turn in the answers half an hour before they give you the questions. Telekinesis: The Telekinetics have got to be the only people not on a sports team to get along with the barbarians. They share a mutual love of throwing and breaking things. Sometimes one of the barbarians complains about being shown up. It's always a freshman though, and it never happens more than once a year. This one is a bonus quote I needed to get out there. Psychic Warrior: So I go to pick on this little halfling. Nerdy type, meditating. I figure hey, I know he isn't in the monk classes. Next thing I know he's 10 feet tall and punting me through the goal posts. Last I heard he was on the wrestling team in 3 different weight categories. --somebody(Krusk? You'd think he'd learned his lesson by now)
Starman IX 07-13-05, 08:42 AM	Dread Pirate There are no dread pirate classes at Sigil Prep, because getting a boat there is a pain in the neck.The kids from Ebberon beg to differ
Kodiak_Claw 07-13-05, 01:16 PM	There needs to be a monk playing runner on the football team (running back?).
ravendm 07-14-05, 12:30 AM	In regards to the monk on the football team, this got in my head and wouldnt leave, so... "Ember? Yeah, she's great for the team, but there's definately a lot unique about her. Only girl on the team, only running back that can literally punch through the defense...only person on the team thats never 'gotten to know' Mialee..." Regdar, still single. "Umm...yeah...::cough::" Mialee, who now knows not to drink quite that much again.
Manyfist 07-14-05, 12:46 AM	I figured that schools of magic and psionic disciplines deserve short blurbs. So here are some suggestion. Necromancy: Right over here is the necromancy building. You're going to get a piece of paper that asks if you'd like to donate your body to the school in the event of your death. The answer is 'no'. --Walter, 7th year human Drunken Master, leading a freshman orientation tour. Clairvoyance: Seers have the easiest tests on campus. And I mean a Gully Dwarf could pass, if you could get them to spell their name. Only catch is, you have to turn in the answers half an hour before they give you the questions. Telekinesis: The Telekinetics have got to be the only people not on a sports team to get along with the barbarians. They share a mutual love of throwing and breaking things. Sometimes one of the barbarians complains about being shown up. It's always a freshman though, and it never happens more than once a year. This one is a bonus quote I needed to get out there. Psychic Warrior: So I go to pick on this little halfling. Nerdy type, meditating. I figure hey, I know he isn't in the monk classes. Next thing I know he's 10 feet tall and punting me through the goal posts. Last I heard he was on the wrestling team in 3 different weight categories. --somebody(Krusk? You'd think he'd learned his lesson by now) lol. Psychokinesis: There's a Reason people are afraid of the Psionics Hall, with Kintecist blowing everything that dissagrees with them... not even the Telepaths can calm them down... :cool:
BRAZILIAN FATBASTARD 07-14-05, 09:34 AM	Feats 101. Power Attack: this feat is useful to deal more damage. ok, the precision is afected, but who cares? IT. DEALS. MORE. DAMAGE. Me like more damage!!! Krusk, Barbarian Ok, then. TAKE THIS!!!! (sneak sneak sneakity sneak!!!) Lidda, psychopath rogue. I took this feat. Don't see any diference. Liandra, 1st level wizard. Improved Grapple: anyone who wants to be on the wrestling team must learn this. Period. It's a Very good feat... you'll be very surprised as how easy it makes to grab those druid chicks... - Regdar, Human fighter ... Unless they transform thenselves in bears before you try! - Soveliss, Ranger. Me like bears! -Krusk, Barbarian.
eggplantm 07-14-05, 03:13 PM	This is the funniest, most original stuff I've read here in a long time. Genius. I've always liked the d&d iconics just for the sense of continuity the contribute to the products but I never applied any kind of personality to them and now I'll never be able to look at them again without seeing the personalities you've given them shining through. Regdar, who used to be about as interesting as dry toast is suddenly my favorite iconic!
captainswift 07-14-05, 05:26 PM	Necromancy: Right over here is the necromancy building. You're going to get a piece of paper that asks if you'd like to donate your body to the school in the event of your death. The answer is 'no'. --Walter, 7th year human Drunken Master, leading a freshman orientation tour. This, I'm not only stealing, it has actually influenced me to rewrite the Campus Directory portion of my site. And might I also give credit to Kodiak, as well as ravensdm, for the official addition of Ember to the football team.
captainswift 07-14-05, 05:32 PM	This is the funniest, most original stuff I've read here in a long time. Genius. I've always liked the d&d iconics just for the sense of continuity the contribute to the products but I never applied any kind of personality to them and now I'll never be able to look at them again without seeing the personalities you've given them shining through. Regdar, who used to be about as interesting as dry toast is suddenly my favorite iconic! In my previous campaign, which was set in modern day Miami (used D&D rules, not d20 Modern), I decorated the hand-outs I gave my players with drawings of the iconics on the subway, or fighting in dirty alleys, or at a dance club, that sort of thing. I ended up using some of them in the campaign as NPC's. Interestingly, when I started using them for this project, they have entirely different personalities (most of them) from the way I used them in the Miami game. I find that they're useful illustration tools, because anybody who's picked up the PHB knows what Mialee is supposed to represent, so slapping Mialee in a pair of hip-huggers and a midriff top gives a good idea of what the campaign's about.
Gilganarz_the_reporter 07-15-05, 03:29 AM	This, I'm not only stealing, it has actually influenced me to rewrite the Campus Directory portion of my site. And might I also give credit to Kodiak, as well as ravensdm, for the official addition of Ember to the football team. Here's a suggestion for the bronze campus: "And here's the bronze campus where we keep our 9 temples for each alignment. Now there are usually about 8 different holy wars going on here, so I suggest you have some protection. Be sure to watch out for the ones between Bahamut and Tiamat (students duck under gouts of flame), the shadow and Aureon (a student suddenly gasps and falls over as a black cloud envelopes her), Heironeous and Hextor (one student is barely missed as a figure carrying five weapons comes flying out of a nearby door) and Tharizdun, who doesn't seem to play favourties (the guide casually disintergrates a frothing maniac who is charging towards the group). I'll now hand you over to Maddie Webber, leader of the student council, who should be coming out of comapritive mythologies 101. (Maddie steps out of the building carrying a bloody dagger in one hand and a few strands of blonde hair in the other).
Manyfist 07-15-05, 03:45 AM	Cabinet Trickster (PrC): "Hey Lidda, I am you!" Per, Rouge 6/Cabinet Trickster 10 Changeling. "There's TWO of you now!" Naull, Heart attack victim.
BRAZILIAN FATBASTARD 07-15-05, 07:52 AM	War Hulk: (prc) this class is for those who actually enjoy Steroids. OR have muscles for Brain. OR both. heck, is for those who don't have brains. Damn, all Football players must study this! "Grab the ball, run for the goal, avoid the opponents!"-Klank, footbal Coach "Grargh, me understand. Grab opponent, run to the opponent, avoid... duh... repeat, please?" - Bigfoot, Warhulk. "C'mon, when I said you have to fight, it wasn't this what I was meaning!" - Klank, football coach. "Who Cares? It was bloody cool! Ahem, Llolth will be satisfied. AND she will watch the entire season, if they continue like this!" Maddie Webber, leader cheerleader. captainswift, did you like my anterior feats 101 attempt?
captainswift 07-15-05, 10:47 AM	captainswift, did you like my anterior feats 101 attempt? I liked it fine. It completely makes sense that Feats would be offered as courses. I usually write Krusk a little less "Hulk smash", but y'know, put a few drinks in him...
Dale warrior 07-15-05, 11:43 AM	"the one thing you dont want to do is play pranks on the transmutation dept like Regdar did, it was about a mounth before they felt inclined to change him back" local tour guide "what i only put a bucket over a door" Regdar recovering from being a chicken
Mephisto-Juzam 07-15-05, 05:49 PM	This is awesome, man. Congratulations, and a BUMP.
Kodiak_Claw 07-16-05, 05:22 PM	You may want to replace 'feats' with 'classes' in the feat entries. Edit: On second thought, 'courses' would avoid much confusion.
A Man In Black 07-16-05, 06:14 PM	I know that the artificer has already been done, but, what the hell, why not give it another shout? Artificers: The Artificer program is a demanding course, with lots of practical labwork. (By third year, the only students you'll see in Ring Forging 351 are artificers.) Make sure you read your student handbook carefully; the College of Non-Traditional Magic and the College of Non-Magical Arts, depending on who wrote the guide. (This is the result of a long-standing faculty feud. The feud is rather quiet by Sigil Prep standards, mostly because nobody involved can throw Fireballs.) Similarities between Lego walls and Walls of Force -- Thondred Cannith's final paper for Spell Storing Items 223 (He got a B.) "Even less interesting than wizards. Who has the patience to fiddle around for ten minutes? Still...I wish I had a homonculous to do my homework for me..." - Hennet, failing Stavecraft 354 "Thon was never the fastest or hardest-hitting safety, but every time he tackled a reciever, the guy's boots of speed never quite worked the same again." --Coach Klank, warforged football coach
captainswift 07-17-05, 01:22 PM	Here's a suggestion for the bronze campus: "And here's the bronze campus where we keep our 9 temples for each alignment. Now there are usually about 8 different holy wars going on here, so I suggest you have some protection. Be sure to watch out for the ones between Bahamut and Tiamat (students duck under gouts of flame), the shadow and Aureon (a student suddenly gasps and falls over as a black cloud envelopes her), Heironeous and Hextor (one student is barely missed as a figure carrying five weapons comes flying out of a nearby door) and Tharizdun, who doesn't seem to play favourties (the guide casually disintergrates a frothing maniac who is charging towards the group). I'll now hand you over to Maddie Webber, leader of the student council, who should be coming out of comapritive mythologies 101. (Maddie steps out of the building carrying a bloody dagger in one hand and a few strands of blonde hair in the other). I'm trimming this down a bit, but I'm working it into the tour.
Gilganarz_the_reporter 07-17-05, 09:22 PM	yeah, sorry about that. Perhaps, we should get started on prestige classes then?
Spus Widgetwatcher 07-17-05, 10:31 PM	I like this thread. The Drunken Master Program: This program is only eligible for students over the age of 21. The whole cirriculum is taking a trip to the local bar and starting fights. And that's about it. Somehow, they learn how to take down an entire army with a loaf of french bread this way.
Taeldrin Laesrash 07-17-05, 10:46 PM	I'll try something in prestige classes. Alienist-While the school has no connections to the Far Realm, the Alienist program still thrives in some of our more 'eccentric' arcanists. Field trips require insurance papers signed in triplicate, and even then, there's no telling if you'll wind up with a tentacle.
captainswift 07-17-05, 10:49 PM	The Drunken Master Program: This program is only eligible for students over the age of 21. The whole cirriculum is taking a trip to the local bar and starting fights. And that's about it. Somehow, they learn how to take down an entire army with a loaf of french bread this way. The waiting list is very long...
Ectoplasmoid 07-18-05, 03:35 AM	Elocater "I only really started worrying when Lidda backstabbed me from my armpit." -Naull, ruing the day the Elocater Program started.
Gonbow 07-22-05, 09:45 AM	Wow. This is some funny stuff Captain Swift! I'm afraid I cant think of any contributions off the top of my head, but I DID come across something that made me think of Maddie; perhaps getting a picture or two for these crazy people would be interesting? http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/ssouth_gallery/84347.jpg I mean, come on.. Pony-tails? I can so see it ;)
BRAZILIAN FATBASTARD 08-04-05, 08:52 AM	It's a Bird? It's a Plane? No! It's a BUMP!
captainswift 08-06-05, 02:49 PM	DaExecutioner PM'd me some Dark Sun write-ups that I thought needed to be shared: Gladiator( College of non-magical arts) Sigil's gladiators are the pride and joy of our great martial faculty. Nothing rises the crowd like a vicious fight to the death. And nothing brings in more sponsorship opportunities than a vicious fight to the death. And nothing fights to the death like a gladiator. Now you see why we love our gladiators. Course options include Exotic Weapon Wielding 101, How Not To Get Hit 201, How To Raise The Roof 113, and How To Pose For The Camera 143. Students will be supplied their own choice of exotic weapons from our available store, as well as basic armor and half-prise resurrections for as long as they keep pulling in the gold. “Ja. Ve Gladiators are ja best varriors in alj ja planes. Nosj ojly dosj ve fijhs bejer, buj vej are aljo mujh mjors sexjier. Donj jou jink soj, Marija?” Arnold Svortsenheigen, semaphore Human Gladiator with a really sexy accent ...or so I'm told. “Gladiators. Bunch of *grumble* stuck up*mumble* losers who have their *censored*! So take that Mr. Phony Accent Guy! Oh, and Maria. Ij canj haj an ajent too, If jou vant?” Regdar, single again, and this time not because of his own stupidity “Gladiators. Good kids, don 'cha know? Like there's this one kid, he's semaphore year don 'cha know, just the cutest little accent. But if only they would keep getting their limbs cut off-oh yes deary, I know she hurts, but that's what you gets for experimenting with gelatinous cubelings, don 'cha know?” Professor Pammy, Beholder Head of Healing Templar(College of Divine Thought) The templar program is one of our newest offerings in the area of Divine thought. A templar draws his power for mortal kings and the power of mortal law. Now what could be cooler than worshiping your king as his often tyrannical laws. Yea, worshiping a god that can destroy a world with a wave of his hand is pretty cool, but do you learn how to sentence innocent people to life imprisonment? I think not! Take that clerics of Lloth! Students are given the sigil of their king, because if we don't we're afraid we'll be sued into bankruptcy. Sheesh! All those templars with profession (lawyer) skills make the lots of them kinda creepy [templars do not worship a deity and instead must choose a king or a kingdom they worship] “Laws? Ha! I know all about your so called 'laws'? And you know what, I'm above them all! What? You say I'm not? Well then ...how much will it take for me to be above them? 50 gp ...no, you're not a 50 gp kind of man ...how does 10,000 sound. See, I knew I was above your laws”- Aless Al'Fassim, freshman mul templar, and nicest guy on the planet. And I was not payed to say that. Much. “You know, typically I hate all those who gain their divine power for other sources besides Lloth, but seeing as how mow I have an entire first year class worshiping me, I shall let this faculty continue on without any interference” Maddie Weber, who's now a whole lot more dangerous. “I one got into an argument with a templar. I didn't get out of jail till coach released me in time for the big game”-Krusk, who seems to be having a streak of bad luck.
Manyfist 08-06-05, 05:50 PM	"Arrrggg!" Scarlet Corsair ;)
ibitak84 08-06-05, 06:07 PM	"Archmagi? Hah. Weak males, doomed to be crushed under the heel of Lol-" -Maddie Webber, getting introduced to the wonders of a shaped, empowered, maximized, fireball. "That's one down. Now where's Lidda?"- Naull, totally deranged 5th-year Archmage (and incidentally a female). Naull is a female? Where is she from? You just have to sympatize with the poor mage. (At least, if you have had a halfling in your party.)
ravendm 08-06-05, 06:26 PM	Naull is a portrait character from the Players Handbook, in chapter 6 (page 110 in 3.5). Her class is not specified, but based on the quarterstaff and dozen or so small pouches all over her clothing it is easy to place her as a wizard...or a sorcerer.
Manyfist 08-06-05, 07:08 PM	Naull is a portrait character from the Players Handbook, in chapter 6 (page 110 in 3.5). Her class is not specified, but based on the quarterstaff and dozen or so small pouches all over her clothing it is easy to place her as a wizard...or a sorcerer. Or a Monk. ;)
captainswift 08-06-05, 07:16 PM	Naull is a portrait character from the Players Handbook, in chapter 6 (page 110 in 3.5). Her class is not specified, but based on the quarterstaff and dozen or so small pouches all over her clothing it is easy to place her as a wizard...or a sorcerer. Also, if you bought the Adventure Game, a very threadbare 1st level Naull was one of the "play out of the box" characters. Note that in 3.0, the four "basic" classes each had two icons, usually one human and one other. (Fighter = Regdar and Tordek, Rogue = Lidda and Kerwyn, Wizard = Mialee and Naull, and Cleric = Jozan and Eberk). With 3.5, they also added Gimbel, so Bard, of all things, has two iconics as well.
aelryinth 08-06-05, 10:47 PM	She's in the novels with the Iconics as a human wizardess and Regdar's love interest. Gets killed in one of them. ==Aelyrinth
Angel Black 09-05-05, 04:34 PM	*bump* Useful link of the day http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/lists/class
Ravenscroft 10-09-05, 11:01 AM	*bump* *bump*
captainswift 10-09-05, 01:10 PM	Yeah, I've been neglecting this thread. Actually running the game will do that. At any rate, I haven't bought the Incarnum book yet. I'll add those classes when I get it.
Ravenscroft 10-26-05, 12:33 AM	Yeah, I've been neglecting this thread. Actually running the game will do that. At any rate, I haven't bought the Incarnum book yet. I'll add those classes when I get it. Just another friendly reminder. :bump:
captainswift 11-05-05, 01:29 PM	The College of Soulful Incarnum INCARNATE The Program: The most common of the incarnum majors, the Incarnate major teaches the most basic principals of soulmelding. A strong basis in alignment philosophy is required. Lawful Good students, for instance, must take Lawful Good Philosophies, Advanced Lawful Good Philosophies, and Greater Lawful Good Philosophies, consecutively, as long as he's in the major. Please note that your alignment aura is included in your basic course package. "It's like taking your soul, shining it up, and making it stronger than ever. You feel good about yourself, and you can make junk appear on your body." --Stergan, 1st year sharn incarnate "I don't see when you get the chakra binding for your..." --Mialee, you know the drill "Yes, keep advancing. That soul's looking better all the time." --Shemeska the Marauder, Arcanoloth Dean of Admissions SOULBORN The Program: Use incarnum to fight better. Not only do you learn basic combat as well as the Fighter, who don't have all those pesky required electives ("required electives?") to take. Plus, you learn to smite. Smiting is awesome. And you don't have to invest in Lawful Good temperament. "We are the paladins of incarnum, the holy warriors of the soul. That's what the press release said, anyway. Hey, sold me." --Zenya, 1st year azurin soulborn "That halo looks good on you. It'd look better on my floor." --Regdar, promptly smote "Paladins of Incarnum? Paladins of Incarnum? That's obscene. Wait, did Kailey put you up to this?" --Merrick, 3rd year aasimar paladin TOTEMIST The Program: Why use your own soul, when you can use the souls of magical beasts? The totemist program offers a more instinctive, natural way to tap essentia than those arrogant eggheads in the incarnate program. You don't even have to know how to read; it's all about intuitive learning. Although, if you can't read, you aren't getting much from this course catalog anyway... "Best part is, when Feast of the Dead celebration come, don't need to spend money on mask. Just bind soulmeld to face chakra." --Quarranal Rhiannavar, 2nd year duskling totemist "There's no such thing as a face chakra, you moron." --Zenya, 1st year azurin soulborn, inciting the infamous soulborn/incarnum campus war "I'm just sayin', Regdar, that it wouldn't hurt to learn a few soulmelds that might help with your interceptions. And this is the only soulmeld major you're smart enough to take." --Coach Klank, realizes academics and sports can mix (Heroes of Horror classes to come. Soon as I figure out what's funny about the Archivist...)
Manyfist 11-05-05, 01:39 PM	Incarnates are Neutral Good, Lawful Neutral, Neutral, Chaotic Neutral, and Neutral Evil. Soulborns are the 'Extremeist' Lawful Good, Chaotic Good, Lawful Evil, and Chaotic Evil. ;) You put Incarnates as having Lawful Good as an Alignment, just to let cha' know.
Manyfist 11-05-05, 01:57 PM	Necrocarnate (PrC) The Necrocarnates are a vile form of Incarnum, the Weilders of this Incarnum can shape the souls of the dead into Hood Ornaments and Fancy Jewelry. The secret of this art draws only a few protestors, that come back the next day faster and smeller than ever with Black motes on their skin. Werid no? "Torture? Bondange? Rope? Sign me up!" Mialee, Misguided by kinkyness. "Interesting... " Kailey, Seeing the uses of Necrocarnum.
captainswift 11-05-05, 04:13 PM	Incarnates are Neutral Good, Lawful Neutral, Neutral, Chaotic Neutral, and Neutral Evil. Soulborns are the 'Extremeist' Lawful Good, Chaotic Good, Lawful Evil, and Chaotic Evil. ;) You put Incarnates as having Lawful Good as an Alignment, just to let cha' know. Hmmm. *Checks book, scratches head. Bangs head with book* Okay, my bad. I fixed it on the web site. Thanks 'fist.
captainswift 11-06-05, 12:16 AM	DREAD NECROMANCER The Program: Necromancy students are never satisfied. Simply specializing in a school of magic? Mundane. Being a cleric of a god of death. Bah! (Necromancy students like to say "Bah!") Transferring to the True Necromancer program? Takes too long to qualify. So, in his wisdom, Professor Strahd von Zoravich initiated the Dread Necromancer program, where students can deal with the dead all day long. Students must pass a physical health exam to enter; and fail one to graduate. "Hmmm. Yeah, Regdar, he's cute. Maybe Devis, very nice eyes. But really, I'm looking for someone a little more like Orcus." --Kazerabet, 3rd year human Dread Necromancer "Well, let's see. Uh, I guess I've always wanted to be a familiar. I've been in the Blood Wars, so there's that. Yeah. Killed a lemure. It's all on the resume." --Fafth, quasit, applying for Kazerabet's open familiar slot "Sigh. Looks like I've got a busy semester ahead of me." --Yffub, the Ranger Who Has Chosen Undead As Her Favored Enemy ARCHIVIST The Program: Learning Divine Magic from a book? Sounds crazy, no? But in the Archivist program, we avoid gods, philosophy, and inner focus entirely and give you what you want: spells. And secrets. Lots and lots of secrets. Did you know Rakshasa are vulnerable to blessed weapons? Or that you need to beat the Tarrasque to a meaty pulp and then Wish it was dead to destroy it forever? Or that Maddie doesn't wear underwear on laundry day? Some students call this "meta-knowledge", whatever that means; but for you, it's just stuff you read in a book somewhere. And that somewhere is here. (Note: This class is reading intensive.) [Archivists do not necessarily gain their spells from gods, so it doesn't matter what religion they pick.] "All right, roll call. Zenra, changeling who is secretly a his own roommate? Here. Anastacia, who is pretending to have a badly designed secret identity to cover for her inept, overzealous twin sister? Very good. Naull, who thinks Lidda is still at home, but who is actually right behind her..." --Anselmo Durod, Archivist Professor "Okay, I'm pretty sure the Dark Knowledge thing is supposed to reveal monster's weak spots and stuff, not where I hid Mialee's underwear" --Regdar, 5th year human fighter "Y'know, that quote was, like, way too smart for Regdar. Maybe Professor Durod has some Dark Knowledge about what's up with that." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard
Hirochicken 11-06-05, 06:42 PM	I can't belive I haven't seen this till today! I think that this is a creative and wonderful idea that you have. I think that Regdar is my favorite iconic now. :)
Shedeo 11-07-05, 12:31 AM	Great work here, Captainswift. Funny that I would've seen this today, as I'd just decided to make one of my campaigns focused on the lands around an academy. Now its only "slightly" more focused on the academy. ;) "Always sits alone at lunchtime, eh? Wears all black and eyeshadow, eh? Nobody wants to go near her, eh? Just sounds like another warlock to me." -Regdar, talking about Kazerabet. (fear)
Ravenscroft 12-01-05, 11:43 AM	Just another friendly reminder. :bump: :invasion:
Ravenscroft 01-13-06, 09:45 PM	Just checking to see if there were any Class Updates. Mr Scruffy demands it. :D
Koga:The ninja trick 01-14-06, 10:32 AM	This kindof reminds The Koga of Harry Potter but with D&D classes. Is there a sentinent magick-item that predicts what class would be best suited for the would-be PCs? :P
DeeL 02-05-06, 03:09 PM	If you have access to I. O. U., from Steve Jackson games, this thread resonates. I. O. U. is of course, Illuminatus University. (You aren't cleared to know what the O. stands for.) It's a bit of fluff, generally intended for the GURPS system, although there is so little actual crunch you could probably adapt most of it for any system. The Weird Science courses in particular could be translated into various kinds of artificer type courses. To give you some idea, there is a statue of the founder in the quad. It's huge and green and partially melted, with illegible script on the plaque at the base, and sometimes seems to change position when no one is looking... Teenagers from Outer Space resonates too, which was a fun bit of reading (never got around to actually playing, I'm afraid). And oddly, I am also reminded of the Tales from the Floating Vagabond line, from Avalon games. I think one of their modules was a college campus riff... Over on the Giant in the Playground boards, somebody started a D&D University thread. I proposed the following listing of professors (it was kind of a one-shot joke, and doesn't really fit with your setting, but it might be good for a laugh.) The Core Curriculum includes the following courses: Making Your Temper Work For You, by Professor Connip Shun Supernatural Power Through Perfect Pitch, by Doctor Ajevak Warius Channelling the Power of the Positive Divine, by Professor Turningund Ed Cleaner Living Through Natural Forces, by Professor Sickuland Holly Artistic and Adversarial Internal Organ Removal, by Professor Ej Dwepon Aesthetic Perfection of the Self, by Doctor Kar Ateetchop Hygiene, Shining Armor, and Horse Care by Professor ''Whole" E. A. Venjur How to Keep Tracking From Going Wrong, by Professor Arag "Two Swords" Orn Anonymity for Fun and Much Profit, by the only professor on our staff whose name never appears in the schools records The Continual Flame of a Bright Smile, by Professor Spelsper Day Scroll-Scribing for the Family Caster, by Doctor "Misty" Kalb Oooks Anyway, I am astounded that I haven't ever seen any of your stuff before. Please please please keep it up!
SilvercatMoonpaw 02-05-06, 06:53 PM	Ninja: "I heard about what those ninjas can do, and now I can't take a shower. On the upside, Lidda won't come near me."—Naul, really needs a bath from Arcana Evolved: Greenbond: "I can't tree-hug any more. Not since I learned that those exchange druids from Diamond Throne can become plants."—Vadania, seriously out of it druid
SilvercatMoonpaw 02-05-06, 09:02 PM	Warlock: "So I conjured up that devil, just like you're supposed to, and he offered me the power to drain the life out of people, to create illusions to distract my foes, to hold peoples' minds in my hand. And I said 'I want to be a Warlock, not a politician!'"—Maladroit, 2nd year warlock
SilvercatMoonpaw 02-05-06, 10:07 PM	Just picking up some more slack: Urban Ranger: "Oh, yeah sure. Those normal rangers are SO manly. Can they ask for directions? I didn't think so."—Tanner, 1st year urban ranger Wilderness Rogue: "Lidda tranferred into that class for outdoor rogues. Now she can hide anyware. EVEN IN PLAIN SIGHT!"—Naull, seriously disturbed Battle Sorcerer: "I tried to hit on this nice blond sorcerer chick wearing tight chainmail. Nest thing you know, it's fireballs all over the library."—Redgar, healing wing regular Savage Bard: "Finally, someone who can perform at a barbarian keger." Druid Avenger: "Okay, okay! I'll keep off the grass." Favored Environment Variant: "My favored environment? Girl's locker room." Paladin of Slaughter: "So, tell me more about about how Chaotic Evil you are…."—Kaily, after seeing Merrick get the snot smited out of him from behind
captainswift 03-16-06, 10:30 PM	And, Tome of Magic (The Shadowcaster write-up was either inspired or stupid. I haven't decided yet.) BINDER The Program: The secrets of Pact Magic are strange and frightening. Suck the very vestige of a legendary, long gone figure from thin air and bind it to your presence, to get strange and unusual powers. The devil prince Geryon, the demon lord Tenebrous, Primus the One and the Prime, Richie's older brother Chuck Cunningham; gone from history, but now they can be part of your own personal arsenal. The program is small and growing, as soon as we can convince the villagers to stop burning the undergrads at the stake. "Binding to the Prince of Tears, Focalor, grants the power to control the lightning, to live beneath the waves, to cause anguish in even the strongest wills. You also get Focalor's Breath, so I usually carry a roll of mints..." --Morden, 2nd year dwarf binder "I tried it for a semester, but I just had the feeling that Andromalius was enjoying the binding too much..." --Sara d'Orien, 3rd year human binder/soulborn "Frankly, I'm glad the vestige opportunity came up. There's not much work for an out of work Lord of Hell, and the Unemployment Office was quickly losing patience with my excuses." --Geryon, former Lord of the Fifth, and edition-change victim SHADOWCASTER The Program: True magic comes from shadow. (That's what I've been saying for years --Shar, Faerunian goddess of Darkness) The simple arcane arts of the wizard barely scratches the surface of true power. (Why wasn't I consulted on this? --Shar) This program allows the student to learn the truest, highest form of magic, even allowing the truly adept to trade in their previous arcane learning for even greater shadow mysteries. (Okay, I demand royalties here! --Shar) Note that Shadow Magic is not the same as the Shadow Weave of Faerun. (What!? @#*& --Shar) "No! No one gets flavor quotes until I get my due, here!" --Shar, Faerunian Goddess of Darkness, Shadow, and, apparently, Beating a Dead Horse "Well, that's just great! I'm the official portrait character for the Shadowcaster class, and I got bumped out of the first quote spot by a whiny off-plane goddess." --Irrin Coradran, 4th year human shadowcaster "Ummm... like, the shadowcaster program seems to be embroiled in some sort of holy war thing, or something... Um... I like sex?" --Mialee, not good at stalling TRUENAMER The Program: Truename magic! Everything has a secret name, that gives you power over it. Heal wounds, make your allies fly, render them immune to fire, or make them as unto a celestial. All by saying difficult to pronounce words that you'll probably get wrong as often as not. Students will be told their own truenames when they enroll. "Which gives them power over you! Don't fall for it, people! They're collecting truenames, social security numbers, and why? Ask yourself why?" --Rhionna, 2nd year Averial bard/marshal and student activist "So then Al-terranthal'sissassist'al'ralli-chan says to Mi'etoerron'dal-fisk'dal'that, 'You would not believe the po'rakthoral-sanjasta'ronfall'tor that he brought home.' But then hak'dikakaka'ronshalli'opstordonkahoday said..." --Khetarin, 3rd year half-elf truenamer "And oddly, Professor Raistlin's truename? Bob. I swear." --Jenn, 1st year human truenamer
Crimson_Concerto 03-16-06, 10:38 PM	And, Tome of Magic (The Shadowcaster write-up was either inspired or stupid. I haven't decided yet.) BINDER The Program: The secrets of Pact Magic are strange and frightening. Suck the very vestige of a legendary, long gone figure from thin air and bind it to your presence, to get strange and unusual powers. The devil prince Geryon, the demon lord Tenebrous, Primus the One and the Prime, Richie's older brother Chuck Cunningham; gone from history, but now they can be part of your own personal arsenal. The program is small and growing, as soon as we can convince the villagers to stop burning the undergrads at the stake. "Binding to the Prince of Tears, Focalor, grants the power to control the lightning, to live beneath the waves, to cause anguish in even the strongest wills. You also get Focalor's Breath, so I usually carry a roll of mints..." --Morden, 2nd year dwarf binder "I tried it for a semester, but I just had the feeling that Andromalius was enjoying the binding too much..." --Sara d'Orien, 3rd year human binder/soulborn "Frankly, I'm glad the vestige opportunity came up. There's not much work for an out of work Lord of Hell, and the Unemployment Office was quickly losing patience with my excuses." --Geryon, former Lord of the Fifth, and edition-change victim SHADOWCASTER The Program: True magic comes from shadow. (That's what I've been saying for years --Shar, Faerunian goddess of Darkness) The simple arcane arts of the wizard barely scratches the surface of true power. (Why wasn't I consulted on this? --Shar) This program allows the student to learn the truest, highest form of magic, even allowing the truly adept to trade in their previous arcane learning for even greater shadow mysteries. (Okay, I demand royalties here! --Shar) Note that Shadow Magic is not the same as the Shadow Weave of Faerun. (What!? @#*& --Shar) "No! No one gets flavor quotes until I get my due, here!" --Shar, Faerunian Goddess of Darkness, Shadow, and, apparently, Beating a Dead Horse "Well, that's just great! I'm the official portrait character for the Shadowcaster class, and I got bumped out of the first quote spot by a whiny off-plane goddess." --Irrin Coradran, 4th year human shadowcaster "Ummm... like, the shadowcaster program seems to be embroiled in some sort of holy war thing, or something... Um... I like sex?" --Mialee, not good at stalling TRUENAMER The Program: Truename magic! Everything has a secret name, that gives you power over it. Heal wounds, make your allies fly, render them immune to fire, or make them as unto a celestial. All by saying difficult to pronounce words that you'll probably get wrong as often as not. Students will be told their own truenames when they enroll. "Which gives them power over you! Don't fall for it, people! They're collecting truenames, social security numbers, and why? Ask yourself why?" --Rhionna, 2nd year Averial bard/marshal and student activist "So then Al-terranthal'sissassist'al'ralli-chan says to Mi'etoerron'dal-fisk'dal'that, 'You would not believe the po'rakthoral-sanjasta'ronfall'tor that he brought home.' But then hak'dikakaka'ronshalli'opstordonkahoday said..." --Khetarin, 3rd year half-elf truenamer "And oddly, Professor Raistlin's truename? Bob. I swear." --Jenn, 1st year human truenamer :heehee :rofl: :heehee THIS IS THE GREATEST TOPIC EVER!!!!!
KnightErrant 03-17-06, 06:00 PM	And now for my very first post... Mystic Thurge "Okay now lets see here what is that spell Mage Prayer, no that's not it um Heal Person, oh dang it where's my spellbook!!!" -very confused mystic thurge, 2nd year :mage: :teach: :angelhide
Deekin 04-12-06, 12:52 AM	The Four Classes from ComPsi Lurk: An assassin who has to augment thier Death Attack? How good it that? Divine Mind: Someone who prayes for powers of the Mind? Ardent: Let me get this strait; They are so devoted to certian ideas, they gain powers from the Mind? Erudite: So, they are a psionic wizard whos spellbook is there brain, don't have to prepare powers, but are limited to a number of power slots during a day depending on the power that that they manifest. how does that make any sense?
Valgaav 04-13-06, 08:09 PM	:bump:
Ziggaraut 04-13-06, 09:50 PM	LOL!!! I would definately like to see the Dragon Disciple program.
captainswift 04-19-06, 08:08 PM	ARDENT The Program: Choose the paths that work for you. Devote yourself to Light and Darkness, as well as Freedom, then next level choose Evil. Or the Elements. It's great fun. No pesky deities to limit your choices. Why not Good and Evil? It's all good. "My ass, it's all good. My selection of powers is restricted entirely to my mantles? Jozan's spells aren't restricted to his domains! Where' the justice, where's the justice, I ask you?" --Melmen, 1st year human ardent "Mmm-hmm, mm-hmm. So, like, Time Mantle, you say? Um, could you give me, like, last Thursday back?" --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard "So, with the ability to draw power from universal concepts themselves, I really see no reason for the gods... Ack!" --Chivaron, 3rd year human ardent, taking Chaotic Good philosophies from Thor DIVINE MIND The Program: Psionicists devoted to deities. Sounds crazy? Well, it's not! It most certainly is not! Sure, clerics get spells right off the bat, and Divine Minds don't get powers until, well, generally mid-Sophomore year. And sure Clerics can choose two domains right off the bat. And Divine Minds only get one... until later... but, hey! We eventually offer three! And they're every bit as good as cleric domains! They are! "I devote myself to Zuoken, God of Mental Perfection" --Dodd, 2nd year half-giant Divine Mind "Yeah, me too. Most of us do. He's the only deity specifically geared for Psionicists." --Josie, 2nd year human Divine Mind "Oh, guess what. We can't turn undead, either" --Chavv, 2nd year formerly human, now vampire spawn, Divine Mind ERUDITE The Program: Although technically a psion with a specific academic focus, the Erudite differs just enough to stick him in the back of the course catalog. By creating a repertoire, you can effectively learn any and all Psion powers, but you can only use a few each day. Sort of like the Wizard, but without a cat or raven to talk to. You could talk to your psicrystal, but they've got pretty narrow personalities. It's a lonely major, it really is... "That wasn't a very positive description. How do you expect students to sign up with a description that insults the course?" --Professor Bartles Mindseye, human erudite professor "Haha. You got wizard in my psion." --Krusk, 4th year half-orc barbarian. "Hehe. You got psion in my wizard." --Regdar, 5th year human fighter. "I'm not your wizard, and where I put the psion is my business." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard "No... no... I wanted to learn a power from a discipline, not the power of discipline." --Tiddrick, 1st year human erudite, to Vicola, 4th year cleric of Loviatar LURK The Program: Sneaky and manipulative. Dangerous when you don't see them, and evasive when you do. The Lurk program combines the best features of the Rogue, with vast (well, moderate) psionic power. Plus, we just tend to better smarter than rogues. "'Plus we just tend to be smarter than rogues' Yeah, how many skills do you have, Nesstine?" --Kerwyn, 3rd year human rogue "Little known fact, but one of the Lurk's other special abilities, is to hang around message boards without actually posting." --Gimble, 2nd year gnome geek "Screw you, Kerwyn. I can sneak attack undead. Can you sneak attack undead? Can you?" --Nesstine, 2nd year elan lurk, and eventual Kerwyn bedmate (you know these types of arguments always lead there)
Dogurasu_Thanatos 04-20-06, 01:04 AM	I'm bumping this thread, but I don't like coming into one without bringing something along with me. In this case, I'd like to offer a few different ideas. Practiced Spellcaster This is the elective course to take when you find yourself trying to overextend in other majors. Do you find yourself slipping up on your lightning bolt spells as you practice your merger of martial arts and arcane spellcasting? This is the course for you, available in Spellcraft 872. "Kirianar'rodel. Kirianar'rodel. Kireeamar... blast it! I'll never get that last bolt out of my spell!" -- Sheris Liaday, 3rd-year enlightened fist, trying to practice magic missile for its greatest potential. Enlightened Fist When asked by various jocks about the reason students of the various arcane classes -- besides members of the Hex'n'Hacks club -- would put any of their frail bodies on the wrestling teams, it was these members of the classes that would merely smile. Though no magic would be allowed, nothing was said about disallowing ki... "And that, dear Regdar, is why you should never underestimate the learned arcane classes." -- Sheris Liaday, her fists aflame "Hey, hey!! That's magic! She should have been disqualified!!" -- Regdar, upset over many things: being beaten up by a girl, being beaten up by a sorcerer, being beaten up by a sorcerer girl that didn't cast spells... "Sorry, Regdar, but that was ki. Nothing in the rules against that. Now suck it up and stop being such a sore loser!" -- Coach Clank, acting as a referee I would have more, but I can't think of anything that hasn't been done...
captainswift 05-19-06, 05:00 PM	BEGUILER The Program: Use magic to manipulate those around you. You know you want to. I mean, only a total loser would not want to belong to this major. You're not a loser, are you? Hells no, you're beguiler material. Only a strong, intelligent, cool person like you has what it takes to be a beguiler. I mean, really, you know what I'm saying, right? You're not stupid. Come on and sign up. All your friends are doing it. "I just know you're going to put my picture in your little course book aren't you? With a nice, fun flavor quote, hmmm? Just tell me what you... want.. me... to... do..." --Anastria Nailo... ahem, uh, 2nd year half-elf beguiler... heh-heh... hi, Anastria... "Wait... Korrick's a beguiler? He's like the ugliest guy I've ever seen. How does he, like, beguile or whatever..? Oh..." --Mialee, and we'll leave it up to your imagination "Cloaked casting? You can blindside people with spells? Hey, Naull! Guess what!" --Lidda, once again Naull's greatest fear DUSKBLADE The Program: It's everything you want. Fighter-level combat skills, arcane spells starting with your very first level. Spontaneously cast anything you know. Cast in armor, deliver spells with your sword. You'll be so cool, you won't need to play sports to get athletic perks from Mialee. "And two good saves. Don't forget two good saves." --Yele, 1st year elf duskblade "Yeah, that's swell there, Yele. Fireball!" --Kailey, 3rd year tiefling sorcerer, reminding him of that save in between "Shocking Grasp, swift action, activated through the sword, full attack." --Hallia, 5th year human duskblade "Oh, yeah, baby. That's hot." --Regdar, 5th level human horndog "That was a threat, you moron." Hallia DRAGON SHAMAN The Program: Have you ever thought to yourself, "Gee, I'd sure like to be a Dragon Disciple, but I hate that it'll be 3rd year before I qualify for it."? Well, here's something, anyway. "Um, Iskara? What Dragon Shaman ability are you demonstrating exactly? I mean, are you supposed to be some kind of undead dragon shaman or... that doesn't seem terribly iconic to me..." Thane, fortunately the primary iconic, because... what's up with Iskara? "Yeah, me an' the guys got together and talked about it. Listorine, man. Think about it." Regdar, 5th year human fighter "I realize they have magical abilities. But they don't belong in Nontraditional Magic because they have no chartable abilities like infusions, invocations, or utterances. They simply have spell-like and supernatural abilities. Plus... I... don't... want them." --Professor Morthos, Dean of Nontraditional Magic KNIGHT The Program: Knights are the devoted warriors of the law. They master the arts of horsemanship, combat, and defense, all under the banner of vows of honor and loyalty. No, not paladins. No, these are knights. We don't have to be religious for one thing. No spells or healing. And you have to buy your own horse. But... knights, come on. "It's about time, really. I mean, let's think about the swords and sorcery archetypes here. Hmmm, wizards, knights... Oh, yeah! Second one!" --Lady Sorra, 2nd year elf knight "Hmmm. Now let's think how 'knight' might be a role instead of a class progression. Like, oh, couldn't a fighter do it? Or, say a Paladin?" --Maddie Weber, eye-rolling drow deva "We seek the holy grail." Sir Agrivail, 3rd year human knight "Mm-hmm. And what's your favorite color?" --Maddie Weber "Look, I don't have time to run through this overdone comedy routine..." --Sir Agrivail, promptly flame-struck
Starman IX 05-19-06, 06:20 PM	"We seek the holy grail." Sir Agrivail, 3rd year human knight "Mm-hmm. And what's your favorite color?" --Maddie Weber "Look, I don't have time to run through this overdone comedy routine..." --Sir Agrivail, promptly flame-struckAw, I figured knights would be into shubberies and saying words that aren't supposed to be said.
nihility 05-20-06, 03:12 AM	This is the second thing to ever go in my sig.
captainswift 05-20-06, 12:46 PM	This is the second thing to ever go in my sig. Glad I could be of service
swordspell_mage 05-20-06, 07:29 PM	This is awesome! Well done!
Ravenscroft 06-30-06, 10:17 AM	:bump:
Angel Black 07-12-06, 07:56 PM	Again *Bump*
captainswift 09-04-06, 08:51 PM	CRUSADER The Program: Divine emissaries of the gods, and devotees of martial zealotry. The Crusader program, like many programs, requires you to choose a god, and then you get to fight for him. No, not like Paladins. This is crazy, loco kung-fu mojo fighting. For Pelor! Or, if you prefer, Blibdoolpoolp! Lots of smiting, and hit point buffers. "I love this program, except for the randomness of it. The Red Knight chooses my moves each day... She's the goddess of strategy, for crying out loud! If I wanted random, I'd have worshiped Tymora." --Ardovar, 3rd year human Crusader of the Red Knight "I smack people till they're bloody, in the name of the god of healing!" Daresa, 5th year human Crusader of Pelor "So, like, I see you have a zealous surge class ability..." --Mialee, same ol', same ol' SWORDSAGE The Program: Masters of the fighting arts, except they aren't quite as good at it as Fighters. But they get all this crazy kung-fu stuff, which is wicked cool. Make your sword do mad crazy stuff without actually having a magic sword. Practice in the Stone Dragon school, and yell the word "Mountain" a lot. I'm pretty sure you have to yell the name of your maneuvers to make them work. I think that's in the bylaws. "Eskelior Deftfoot, Master of the Setting Sun..." --Eskelior Deftfoot, Elf swordsage "Yeah, great, so turn out the lights and let me go to bed." --Burvik, world's laziest bugbear "Mm-hmm, seems like they train in all martial melee weapons. So why the hells does this 'Crimson Mask' guy have a longbow?" --Maddie Weber, midyear Drow cleric/Rogue "I've been here over a year, and just now I'm hearing about this class?" --The Crimson Lotus, 1st year human swashbuckler, who was here first, by the way, Mr. 'Crimson Mask' WARBLADE The Program: Big, tough guys, with skillz. Tough as barbarians, but subtle. Brutes who know how to fight. Battle clarity, Battle skill, Battle cunning, Battle mastery. All of it very well represented by that skinny-ass elf whose picture is beside the entry. Who's picking the portrait characters, anyway? "*snicker*, stupid Swordsages. Good luck with all those extra maneuvers when you'll never hit with that lame BAB." Arzimon, 3rd year elf Warblade "This guy, Vardalak Axebearer, he's supposed to be a disciple of the Diamond Mind. Can you do that if you don't have a brain?" Kailey, midyear elf Sorcerer "...and for that matter, Diplomacy is a class skill? He looks like he's been hit in the face. Six times a day. Everyday, his entire life." --Maddie Weber, midyear Drow cleric/rogue
Need_A_Life 09-29-06, 03:45 PM	Have you done the Tome of Magic? Specifically the binder and the truenamer?
captainswift 09-29-06, 05:30 PM	Have you done the Tome of Magic? Specifically the binder and the truenamer? Post number 206, above.
Magetastic 09-29-06, 06:54 PM	i like this thread :D Specailist Transmuter: "sir i changed my chair into a wolverine again, may i have a new one?" Flesh Warper:"Do you have the money? good im sure you will be pleased with your new masterwork fists." fleshwarper talking to monk. Dungeon Delver: "i hope their not teaching avalanche evaision again my back still hurts from last time" Sorcerer: "Yeah my great great grandmother was a pixie so what are you dragon?" sorcerers discussing family. Darkrunner: "Our final exam is they blindfold us take us a few miles deep into a cave and we have to find our own way out. Sounds pretty easy to me" Sanctified Mind: "Well its not that I dont like being a sanctified mind or i have a problem with fighting crimes against nature but what realy creeps me out are the hard to hold classes."
Magetastic 09-30-06, 03:37 AM	You know Sigal University would be a pretty good webcomic.
Ravenscroft 10-22-06, 12:26 AM	:bump:
Fafnir 11-06-06, 05:23 PM	Counter-:bump:
DeeL 11-07-06, 02:11 PM	And now, the sole core class from Dragon Magic - Dragonfire Adept The Program: The ongoing controversy regarding demonic contracts to fill the course requirements for the Warlock program has been at least slightly addressed. The array of powers acquired for the Dragonfire Adept is similar to that of a Warlock, but with this major difference - Dragonfire Adepts get a breath weapon instead of eldrich blasts. And no actual contracts are involved - you just have to think about dragons a lot. "Let this be a lesson to you, students. Just because you can breathe fire once per round every round doesn't mean you should."--Tatiana Flameworthy, Dragonfire Adept course supervisor, going through the annual ritual of replacing all the furniture in the freshman classroom "I do hope they don't imagine this little motif change is going to fool anyone. Warlocks were here first. And get more invocations. And tidy damage reduction, as opposed to that ridiculous scaly skin armor thing. And far more specific and precise Knowledge skills than that lame (all skills, taken individually) crap. And a far less bloated skill list in general. And one neatly pertinent good save instead of two. ... ... ... ... Hate. Them."--Morthos, seeing trouble looming for his department "You get dragontouched on entry into this class? What's the big deal? I get dragontouched every time I go to the Brass Dragons' spring formal."--Mialee, ever the innocent, metaphorically speaking
captainswift 11-07-06, 03:31 PM	Very nice, DeeL. I hadn't done Dragon Adept because I don't have the book yet. Still and all, Morthos is of mixed minds about the class. Sure, they infringe on his territory on the one hand. On the other, it's another invocation-using class. One more, and he can file for the formation a College of (Insert Adjective) Invocations, and he never has to deal with those dreadful Artificers again...
Nick Kahoshi 11-07-06, 03:38 PM	Gotta say, I love this thread. Makes me laugh every time I read it. I have to say, like so many others, I thought the Marshall quote was one of the best.
DeeL 11-07-06, 05:05 PM	Thanks Captain. Oooo, hadn't thought of that. Obviously, that quote was taken out of context... On a slightly more gimmicky note, I'm now wondering whether I should have used the iconic character as the course supervisor. Tatiana is, on balance, pretty clearly an adventuring adept - she's even statted out as an introductory encounter for the PCs, at 5th level. Hmm.. maybe she should be an intern or something, and Morthos would be the supervisor/department head. Or maybe I'm just taking this way too seriously. I'm still reading my new acquisition, DrMag (well, it might be confusing to abbreviate it DM), haven't found anything to directly spark my imagination, but I'll let you know if something does.
Zemyla 11-08-06, 12:23 PM	I've thought of a couple. Anima Mage A group of binders held a protest in front of this class, holding signs such as "Unfair to vestiges!" and "Free Buer!" Shade Hunter - "Yeah, there's loads of Netherese magic here in Sigil. Those Netherese could do anything, ya know?" Ratik, 5th year shade hunter, currently deep in his cups Spellsword - "Why I took this class? Because, who would look at the guy wearing full plate as the mage?" Roland Wanderson, 3rd year spellsword "Hey Lidda! Sneak attack THIS!" Naull, showing off her new armor "Been there, done that, got the chain shirt." Yele, disgruntles 1st year duskblade Void Incarnate - "Let's take attendance. Absent, absent, absent. Good!" Ahru, void incarnate teacher "So not even the walls of force in the locker room will be enough?" Maddie Webber, upon finding out what a void incarnate can do Crystal Master - "I've been attacked three times by guys with knives who want my gems. I'm starting to rethink this major." Karlanov, 2nd year crystal master "Hey, big boy. I want your gems too..." Mialee, 5th year wizard, being her usual self And these are not classes, but I put them in here anyway: Necrotic Cyst - "Lately, I've had a lump on my arm and a strange desire to do Naull's bidding. I wonder if they're related..." Lidda, in the infirmary Astral Construct - "After that disastrous 'March of the Constructs', we've had to change the regulations to permit only one astral construct per student." Shuluth, headmaster of the psionics department "Heck with this! I'm going to become an illithid slayer." Tyvald, irate 3rd year constructor
TheSubtlePenguin 11-08-06, 06:02 PM	Someone should DM a Sigil prep campagin on Mythweavers.
Vadin 11-08-06, 07:53 PM	I'd been thinking about running a game like this...now I've got something to keep my friends distracted while a plan their untimely demises! Thanks, Cap'n!
Ariath Ska'Vhor 11-08-06, 09:24 PM	"Yeah, it was a long and hard process all this time. But the real problem was when grandpa* showed up to graduation...after that they had to change the number of the students graduating..." Malor, graduated human warlock *Grandpa Thrask, advanced hezrou sorcerer.
Manyfist 11-08-06, 09:37 PM	- Delete- - Silly me.
captainswift 11-08-06, 10:56 PM	I think Krusk needs a Half-Sister. His mother is a Frenzied Beserker, I think his Dad could be a Warlock (Beguiling Influences), and Krusk as a Barbarian. How about a Flayerspawn Psychic. Krusk doesn't know he has a Half sister, but the Half Sister is bent on proving herself that she's really an Illithid. She stalks Krusk, and tries (but always fails) to extract his brain. Krusk just thinks he has an real ugly stalker. Zeth is a good name... would it be too odd? Maybe instead of the Flayerspawn Psychic, Zeth is a Dragonborn Dragonfire Adept who thinks that Krusk is really Tiamat in disguise. Well, in the "official" (i.e. "my") campaign, Krusk's dad (Krusk the First) is an Epic level barbarian/expert, and the owner of a siege weapons plant. Which has nothing to do with Flayerspawn Psychics or Dragonfire Adepts, but... Yeah, he's not a Warlock.
Manyfist 11-09-06, 12:57 AM	Well, in the "official" (i.e. "my") campaign, Krusk's dad (Krusk the First) is an Epic level barbarian/expert, and the owner of a siege weapons plant. Which has nothing to do with Flayerspawn Psychics or Dragonfire Adepts, but... Yeah, he's not a Warlock. Damn I don't know where I got the notion he's a Lock. I guess I need to re-read NPCs again. O.o.
Lyinginbedmon 11-11-06, 05:36 AM	Exactly when did Mialee go from being the stern and potent, yet extremely under-developed, Elf Wizard we see in all the published books to being the slutty Varsity-girl Elf Wizard apprentice seen here? Seriously, I have a Cleric of Kick-Butt in my campaign that needs to see that place!
captainswift 11-11-06, 12:30 PM	Exactly when did Mialee go from being the stern and potent, yet extremely under-developed, Elf Wizard we see in all the published books to being the slutty Varsity-girl Elf Wizard apprentice seen here? Seriously, I have a Cleric of Kick-Butt in my campaign that needs to see that place! A little over a year ago, when I decided to use the iconics to "illustrate" my setting.
Manyfist 11-11-06, 01:06 PM	Exactly when did Mialee go from being the stern and potent, yet extremely under-developed, Elf Wizard we see in all the published books to being the slutty Varsity-girl Elf Wizard apprentice seen here? Seriously, I have a Cleric of Kick-Butt in my campaign that needs to see that place! Mialee has been the slutty type since the start of Captin's campaign. Along side Krusk the lead Football star, and several other "Iconic D&D Figures" are in the "College Mode". I am still thinking that an Illithid needs to be fleshed out. Could be the Teacher of the Erudite and Psion class. The down side, if you don't prove your worth he(She)(it?) will eat your brain.
The_Shaman 11-11-06, 05:35 PM	Sigh, I'm too late. Well, might as well contribute something, it's a great thread! BEGUILER Program: Due to demand of more specialized sorcerers, Sigil Academy is proud to present this new course that transcends the difference between magic and stealth without the symptomatic sneak attack victims. We take it as a proof of our excellence that while we know that there is a beguiler program on campus, only the divination professors know where it is… at least some of the time, that is. It is one of our most competitive programs, and we all know that they are studying hard. They tell us so, and why shouldn’t we believe them? “Hey, when I got in, it was cool to be spontaneous. These guys, they’re dorks. If you’re going to wear leather armor, you might as well make it look good.” Hennet, 5th years sorcerer over a beer in the frat house. “Hm, a dominated male groveling in front of the dormitory. Reminds me of high school during recess, only they do it with magic.” Nellie Weber, sophomore rogue/cleric on what’s known as the Naked Sorcerer incident. “At least with Lidda the worst that could happen when you don’t see her was crippling strike. With Korrik you’re flat-footed for one second around him and you either wake up in his bed and having paid his tuition. Well guess what, Romeo, you don’t have evasion and a good reflex save”. Naull, 3rd year wizard, just having taken her Maximize midterm. “True, I could have signed up for wizardry, but do you know how much it costs to buy your own materials for Scribing Spells 103? Please. That, and if I’m getting late for lunch I can take the shortcut through the rogue training hall without wasting half my spells in the process and still needing to go to the medical ward.” Anastria, 2nd year beguiler. LOREMASTER Program: a demanding advanced course for our more studious undergraduates due to its wide-ranging program of courses, ranging from Obscure Arcana 201 to Contemporary Ignan Literature. It offers viable career prospects in many other institutions of higher learning. Professor Arunsun warns, however, that party gossip will no longer be accepted on the Secret test unless at least one Balor Lord's true name shows up in the paper. Exceptions are only made for advanced Succubi. "Institutions, my foot. I just hope they start the Sigil version of "Who wants to be a millionaire?" before I graduate. I have a student loan to pay, and it's either that or submitting crossword puzzles in Druidic for "The Forest Chronicle." Kaido, 4th year human loremaster. "Meh, total losers. Oh, they're so knowledgeable and everything but when it comes to first-hand experience... Just don't tell them I said so, man, you wouldn't believe where they have their clairvoyance sensors. It's their frat thing. " Redgar, 3rd year human jock. "Well, there's a reason why it's called "applicable knowledge", shall we leave it at that? Plus, "Lore of True Stamina?" Like, you totally sold me." Mialee, 5th year elf wizard SHADOWDANCER: Program: one of our classical graduate programs, the Shadowdancer curriculum is only for the more ambitious and focused individuals out there. From their uncanny ability to study in the deep of the night, avoid the undergraduate rogues' pranks, always ending up on the front row for any concert held later than 7 pm. , and being the talk of the prom gala ball, the shadowdancers exemplify what Sigil academy students aspire towards and they do it with unique style. However, the administration wants to clarify that it is against Academy polices to have shadows standing in for a student for more than one exam at a time. "I'm still wondering what felt better - cutting the queue when there's chocolate mousse for desert or seeing Naull look so proud of herself just because she put up a prismatic wall in our room." Lidda, halfling shadowdancer. "Agh, just so... aggravating! Not only they disappear every time we enter the lecture hall to look for volunteers, but even after we get one, they change their mind after a few seconds. It's not FAIR! What are we supposed to do, just ask them nice?" Quell'cathilk, illithid post-doc fellow, head of the Community Service Recruitment team. "Bah, steroids. You want to see cheating, play with a shadowdancer. You think they're tackling you, and they just dive in your shadow - and out of that of the goal post. Seriously, why bother playing?" Tordek, football team veteran and current reserve player. SLAYER: Program: this program has been put on probation due to protests on the side of many of our staff members, who complain about harassment and racial discrimination. While we apologize for the inconvenience, we are working on the curriculum and will soon reinstall what has been perceived as one of the most popular graduate programs in the academy. In the meantime, memorial service for professor Bilbquorskip will be held at the Chapel of Ilsenine next Tuesday. On request of the family, students are not permitted from attending the ceremony or the memorial dinner afterwards. "Hmm, a course where you goof around and get credits for stalking you undergraduate professors and mess with people's brains - what's not to like? Plus, you should have seen Alhandra's eyes when she heard "body adjustment." Deja vu, know what I mean?" Aygar, junior human hexblade. "I hate illithid. I hate that baldy, Xerxes. I hate the bloody druids. Hate! Rraargh!" Kaishtrez, graduate githyanki wilder and president of the Students for Hating Insidious Telepaths (and Calico Kittens) at the academy. "You know, maybe it wasn't a good idea, like, telling him we don't have any of that stuff. " Vadania, elf druid. "Oh, yes, impressive. We get decent outdoor meetings and herbology lessons with the druids, and they get to stare at rocks to make them move and make their brains inedible. That's one graduate major you won't see me take." Soveliss, elven senior ranger "I am glad. It would be such a waste, an elf of your obviously refined taste." Quell'cathilk, Post-doctorate fellow and head of the Coomunity Service Recruitment team.
Need_A_Life 11-11-06, 06:02 PM	Wild Mage (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=724590) "Doesn't it seem odd to you, that the school would open a course for slackers?" ~ Nebin, Gnome Illusionist "Wild mages? That'd be Mialee, she's a party girl" ~ Dies-Horribly, Goblin Freshman "You failed to produce the magic missile, destroyed the eastern section of the football field and killed our manager of security! You get an A." ~ Morthos, slightly worried about his safety. While wizardry is a lot of reading and studying and sorcery is a lot about being descended from a union you had best not dwell on, wild magic is different in that the best wild mages are the ones who don't use it. Wild mages are anything but subtle, deadly and have put more people in the infirmary than the football team's offensive line... with most of the casualties being brought there in small boxes. Stories tell of the first wild mage having signed up for Wizardry 101 and failed to show up for three semesters, then showing up the day the class was taking a test in "Advanced Spellcraft Theory" and asked to explain; seven people sustained serious injuries during the demonstration, including a rather surprised Naull. Warning: Wild magic is not to be used by law enforcement, military or security services due to its massive instabilities and its habit of leaving a smoking crater where the caster once stood. Warning #2: Wild magic propably shouldn't be used by civilians either. Warning #3: Just don't use it, okay? You won't get insurance, ever. Warning #4: Just stop! This is like using an Infinite Impropability Drive while playing Russian Roulette.
Lord_Gareth 11-11-06, 08:33 PM	Captainswift, you are a sick, twisted bastard. May your genius live on throught the ages, and please, don't get mad when I steal your campaign setting out from under your feet (nice website, by the way) for my campaigns at home. You should also consider hosting one on the Real Adventures forum. That'd be a BLAST.
captainswift 11-11-06, 08:45 PM	May your genius live on throught the ages, and please, don't get mad when I steal your campaign setting out from under your feet (nice website, by the way) for my campaigns at home. You should also consider hosting one on the Real Adventures forum. That'd be a BLAST. I not only don't mind, I encourage the use of Sigil Prep by others. I'm aware of around ten other campaigns on play-by-post boards by people who aren't me, at varying levels of success. A couple of people who used Sigil Prep in their characters' backgrounds, even though their games aren't set there. And a handful of people have told me they're using it in their face-to-face games. (I am slowly trying to make the stuff on the web site that is very specific to my own campaign more accessible)
Lord_Gareth 11-11-06, 08:56 PM	Excellent. Now, just to get this part out of the way. Nothing personal, I do this to one person per thread I post on. KOVALIASTRAZ, ATTACK! *white dragon swoops down to eat Captainswift*
RandomZombie_01 11-11-06, 09:44 PM	This is AMAZING! Congrats captainswift, this is original, funny, and completely playable, all while being very cool!
Need_A_Life 11-12-06, 04:31 PM	Once again I would like to congratulate you on a great setting. Sincerely, Need_A_Life
supernerd8916 11-12-06, 04:35 PM	So... what's the conflict? I'd rather not wade through 9 pages to find out... but what would you do in the campaign setting? Try not to get stuffed into lockers by fighters? The headmaster's evil, isn't he? Try to get that cute rogue to notice you? (Every girl likes a bad boy)
Manyfist 11-12-06, 05:41 PM	So... what's the conflict? I'd rather not wade through 9 pages to find out... but what would you do in the campaign setting? Try not to get stuffed into lockers by fighters? The headmaster's evil, isn't he? Try to get that cute rogue to notice you? (Every girl likes a bad boy) The conflict? How about staying alive, and graduating Sigil Prep. That is the toughest thing.
Lyinginbedmon 11-12-06, 06:24 PM	I think it's up to each individual character. Some might just want to graduate, some might want to graduate top of their class, some might want to be popular, some might want to combine the last 2, some might want to just float through and cause as much havoc as possible. And, as mentioned, in a school where rolecall alone can get you killed, surviving is a good goal too :P
The_Shaman 11-12-06, 08:03 PM	Indeed, for those blessed with more troublesome roommates :) Not to mention, a place where you have everything from fallen paladins to civic-minded arachnes to frustrated wizardesses, simply existing in the same environment can be a worthwhile experience. I wonder how they get awarded XPs, though :) That might be great fun.
Manyfist 11-12-06, 08:46 PM	Indeed, for those blessed with more troublesome roommates :) Not to mention, a place where you have everything from fallen paladins to civic-minded arachnes to frustrated wizardesses, simply existing in the same environment can be a worthwhile experience. I wonder how they get awarded XPs, though :) That might be great fun. 500 Xp for chugging 5 kegs!
The_Shaman 11-12-06, 08:58 PM	Promising, but I was thinking something more archetype-specific. Partyboys/girls might like this, but the likes of Lidda and Aygan will probably need to do some serious mayhem to get that XP. Now, my dirty subconscious is beginning to wander what Mialee should do, but let's just leave it at "more kegs."
Lord_Gareth 11-12-06, 09:01 PM	I'd like to point out that D&D gives experience for overcoming challenges. You guys seem to know that, but take that to its full extent. Say someone is playing a Wizard with a thing for Bestow Curse, and they set out to jinx the entire cheerleading squad. Shouldn't they get XP for that? In a setting like this, what gets you XP is gonna truly be a Player/DM collabaration. PLANESWALKERS FTW!
captainswift 11-12-06, 09:38 PM	So... what's the conflict? I'd rather not wade through 9 pages to find out... but what would you do in the campaign setting? Try not to get stuffed into lockers by fighters? The headmaster's evil, isn't he? Try to get that cute rogue to notice you? (Every girl likes a bad boy) Anything you want it to be. The player's have wide open control of the game; my job is fast thinking and improvisation. A character's familiar signed up a homeless mind flayer to be his master's nemesis, without the character's knowledge. The mind flayer went on the launch a massive multi-dragon attack on half-time at the football game, with a convenient PLOT Device* which immobilized everyone but PC's and important NPC's. Regdar threw a party and sent some of the PC's to get the keg out of the basement, but the basement was a dungeon infested with things that wanted the keg for themselves. A PC's NPC girlfriend's teddy bear was stolen, and he launched an offensive to retrieve it from the traitorous assassin her uncle hired. Professor Strahd thinks the lovely blonde PC is the reincarnation of his beloved Tatyana, and starts pursuing her. I try to never set a scene in a class, and if a PC starts one there, I look for ways to disrupt it. Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or Harry Potter. We don't care about the classes, we care about what the students are doing between them. I've also run completely satisfying "adventures" that were simply the PC's hanging out and interacting with their favorite NPC's. Parties, dates, just hanging out in the dorm's lounge. A few threads have gone by without me intervening at all, just two or three PC's chatting. I'd say 75% of the XP is role-playing bonuses (which I'm generous with), except for Korwan, the combat major, who goes out looking for things to fight. *(PLOT Device: A useful item for any BBEG, to conveniently plug the holes in your plan.)
Lord_Gareth 11-12-06, 10:00 PM	Yep. What he said.
Xeonas 11-12-06, 11:58 PM	This is most certainly the most awsome thing I've ever seen on these boards. I salute you captainswift.:D
pmurray@bigpond.com 11-13-06, 12:30 AM	Specialist Wizards: Abjurers Abjurers never see sunlight - they just hack arcana in the basement. You can't cast a spell around these guys without them scoffing at its weak security and cracking it. Just to show they can. Although feared by all other spell casters, when outside the lab they spend their time hiding from the jocks.
pmurray@bigpond.com 11-13-06, 12:34 AM	Specialist Wizard Schools: Enchanters "Could you just take a look at my homework? Just scan over it for a moment. It won't be any touble, I promise. Gee, thanks - that's so sweet of you". Enchanters of either (or indeed, any) sex never buy their own drinks, but somehow always manage to get invited. They tend also to skate through their coursework but fail exams. Go figure. Bad-boy/bad-girl rogues got nothing on these guys when it comes to breaking hearts and taking your money. Half of them are goths, the other half look perfectly normal. But every one of them went into the school of the mind in a vain attempt to unravel and deal with their own screwed-up psyches. Stay away.
pmurray@bigpond.com 11-13-06, 12:44 AM	Specialist Wizards: Evokers There are two kinds of evokers: anarchists and future civil engineers. They aren't often neutral on the law/chaos axis and consequently form two distinct clubs that do not speak to each other. You can tell which frat house is which by the explosions. The civil engineers all want to extend the campus with floating towers. The anarchists want to blow it up.
captainswift 11-13-06, 12:52 AM	This is most certainly the most awsome thing I've ever seen on these boards. I salute you captainswift.:D Big thanks to you and everyone else who's mentioned it.
pmurray@bigpond.com 11-13-06, 12:59 AM	Specialist Wizard Scools: Necromancers The sharpest dressers in the schools of arcana. They all have rich dads and dress tasteful, but subdued. Very popular with the ladies, and even the dumbest barbarians leave these guys alone. One of the more serious of the branches of magic. One or two of them will go on to be renowned surgeons and healers. The rest won't, if you get my drift.
pmurray@bigpond.com 11-13-06, 01:10 AM	Specialist Wizard Schools: Conjurers These guys are from farming families and have a correspondingly ... earthy sense of humour. Fart Jokes. Paper bags with doggy-poo. Buckets of water appearring out of nowhere and tipping onto you. Don't worry - it's all good clean fun. It's all conjured matter and will evaporate shortly. Mostly. They'll go on to supplying food for hungry communities and whatnot. For now, watch where you are treading.
Jerivar 11-13-06, 05:11 AM	Specialist Wizard Schools: Illusionists These guys never seem to show up to class, but still manage to pass every test somehow. More perverted ones get caught in the opposite sex's locker rooms. The really skilled ones don't.
Ravenscroft 11-13-06, 07:39 AM	With the current confusion over Crusader maneuvers , would they be banned from playing Football? :confused:
captainswift 11-20-06, 09:34 PM	And now, the sole core class from Dragon Magic - Dragonfire Adept The Program: The ongoing controversy regarding demonic contracts to fill the course requirements for the Warlock program has been at least slightly addressed. The array of powers acquired for the Dragonfire Adept is similar to that of a Warlock, but with this major difference - Dragonfire Adepts get a breath weapon instead of eldrich blasts. And no actual contracts are involved - you just have to think about dragons a lot. "Let this be a lesson to you, students. Just because you can breathe fire once per round every round doesn't mean you should."--Tatiana Flameworthy, Dragonfire Adept course supervisor, going through the annual ritual of replacing all the furniture in the freshman classroom "I do hope they don't imagine this little motif change is going to fool anyone. Warlocks were here first. And get more invocations. And tidy damage reduction, as opposed to that ridiculous scaly skin armor thing. And far more specific and precise Knowledge skills than that lame (all skills, taken individually) crap. And a far less bloated skill list in general. And one neatly pertinent good save instead of two. ... ... ... ... Hate. Them."--Morthos, seeing trouble looming for his department "You get dragontouched on entry into this class? What's the big deal? I get dragontouched every time I go to the Brass Dragons' spring formal."--Mialee, ever the innocent, metaphorically speaking So, yeah, DeeL... Do you mind if I just copy this verbatim to the web site? It occurs to me that it meshes pretty well to my writing style, and, honestly, you made the same jokes I'd have made. Saves me some work.
Slightly_Unscrewed 11-20-06, 09:45 PM	Captainswift, you have made me laugh my butt off. Great job, keep going.
Lord_Gareth 11-20-06, 09:51 PM	Hey Captian, I've been (attempting to) run a Sigil Prep campaign in my town, and there's a quote you've just GOT to put in there somewhere. One of my PC's is playing a Paladin, and another is the party Rogue. Klira, Rogue: "Do you ever take the stick out your ass?" Vanik, Paladin: "Nope, class feature."
DeeL 11-20-06, 10:28 PM	So, yeah, DeeL... Do you mind if I just copy this verbatim to the web site? It occurs to me that it meshes pretty well to my writing style, and, honestly, you made the same jokes I'd have made. Saves me some work. Do I... do I mind? *Mind*? 'Scuse me for a bit. ((does happy dance around living room, lots of little girl squeals and unusually daring acrobatics)) I don't suppose I'd mind at all. Go ahead. [/joke] I'd be honored. Does this mean you have access to Dragon Magic? It's quite a read all around.
Dagda Mor 11-21-06, 12:56 AM	Hey Captian, I've been (attempting to) run a Sigil Prep campaign in my town, and there's a quote you've just GOT to put in there somewhere. One of my PC's is playing a Paladin, and another is the party Rogue. Klira, Rogue: "Do you ever take the stick out your ass?" Vanik, Paladin: "Nope, class feature." Ah, Order of the Stick. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0223.html)
The_Shaman 11-25-06, 09:33 AM	:bump:
Lord_Gareth 11-25-06, 09:49 AM	Hey, Cap'n, you think I could ask a favor? I've designed a pair of prestige classes that, awhile back, I posted on the boards. After much judgement and editing, I now have a pair of 'balanced' classes. If I PM them to you, could you consider introducing them to Sigil?
captainswift 11-25-06, 11:49 PM	Hey, Cap'n, you think I could ask a favor? I've designed a pair of prestige classes that, awhile back, I posted on the boards. After much judgement and editing, I now have a pair of 'balanced' classes. If I PM them to you, could you consider introducing them to Sigil? I'd be glad to play with them here on this thread. On the web site, I'm trying to keep to official stuff, so that people actually have access to whatever it is I'm refering to.
Lord_Gareth 11-25-06, 11:55 PM	I see your point, since you don't post the stats for things on your site (besides your homebrew magic and the racial LA). I should thank you for that actually, it let me shoot down some horrid ideas because we didn't have the books. PM incoming with the stats and the fluff. Expect a long, long PM.
Lord_Gareth 11-26-06, 12:05 AM	Sent you the link. I'd like to add that you are a comic genius, and, what's better, you can use the campaign setting for things that are more serious too. Not many settings can pull that off. Also, with Create Blue Plate special, I remembered a class feature that I gave rangers: Camp Food: Starting at level one, a Ranger automatically fails any Profession (Cook) (or craft, or whatever you use) check. However, the Ranger is completely unaware of this and is immune to his own cooking. Anyone else who eats a Ranger's cooking must make a DC 20 fortitude save or be nauseated. If they fail the save, they vomit the food back out, which attacks as a Blue Plate Special (it used to be an animated object, but now I have it as Blue Plate Special). You like?
Manyfist 11-26-06, 01:20 AM	Why is Neeva a Gladiator from Dark Sun, Dean of the Psionic College? If anything it would of been Agis from Dark Sun. He was the Psionicist. Or better yet a Illithid should been Dean.
captainswift 11-26-06, 01:31 AM	Why is Neeva a Gladiator from Dark Sun, Dean of the Psionic College? If anything it would of been Agis from Dark Sun. He was the Psionicist. Or better yet a Illithid should been Dean. Because Neeva amuses me.
Manyfist 11-26-06, 02:58 AM	Because Neeva amuses me. How so? Oh, are you going to add Mul to your races?
captainswift 11-26-06, 12:20 PM	How so? It's an ephemeral thing. I liked the idea of this big, boisterous quick-to-violence woman as head of the college of deep thought and meditation. Oh, are you going to add Mul to your races? If, at any point, WotC puts out a book with Mul presented as a 3.5 race, Muls will be up as quickly as the book is in my hand. (Note that I'm only doing races from the actual books, not from Dragon, and not from third party sources)
Manyfist 11-26-06, 01:33 PM	It's an ephemeral thing. I liked the idea of this big, boisterous quick-to-violence woman as head of the college of deep thought and meditation. Good Point. If, at any point, WotC puts out a book with Mul presented as a 3.5 race, Muls will be up as quickly as the book is in my hand. (Note that I'm only doing races from the actual books, not from Dragon, and not from third party sources) Athas.org states that they're supported by WotC, but I still guess thats a 3rd party source. WotC cares more about how many Elves they can throw out than they do about Half-Dwarves. :weep: :weep:
captainswift 11-28-06, 12:54 AM	Per request of Lord Gareth: (Here's the relevent classes: http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=10096955&postcount=1 ) ELITE ARCHER The Program: Of all the prestige majors at Sigil Prep dedicated to archery, this is one of them. Dedicated to flashy trick shots and powerful attacks. This isn't a course for basic archery though; potential candidates must have trained with the greatbow, so there may be some height descrimination. Arrows and 1 HD cannon fodder are supplied for classroom work. "I like that ricochet shot, but I don't understand how it hits the wall and bounces without the shaft hitting the wall and breaking." --Soveliss, 3rd year ranger and decent archer himself. "I... Shut up!" --Varraria, 3rd year half-elf Elite Archer "Okay, let's all just stand in a single file, so he only has one target..." --Tordung, leader of the now deceased Muldor orc clan "Using secrets known only to Elite Archers, we can craft arrows sharper and more accurate than any others." --Varraria. "Pencil sharpener?" --Soveliss. "Shut UP!" --Varraria (I'll tackle the other one when I've had a chance to study it)
Lord_Gareth 11-28-06, 03:12 PM	Dude, you are a comic genius. I'm putting this in my Sigil campaign.
Manyfist 11-28-06, 04:27 PM	When are you going to do PrCs? Oh, why not add Dragonwrought Kobolds? They're tech. a seperate race almost.
syrinth 11-28-06, 04:29 PM	While I would personally love to see his take on PrCs I think that he would have to acquire a large roomfull of kobolds working 24 hours a day in order to cover them all >.<
captainswift 11-28-06, 04:56 PM	Amen, Syrinth. The problem with PrC's is sheer volume. If I did them at all, I'd likely do them similar to the races, as one-off quotes, or one-liner descriptions. Plus, too many with similar themes. After Arcane Archer, Deepwood Sniper, Order of the Bow Initiate, Peerless Archer, etc., how many archery jokes can I make? Anyway, it leaves people here on the boards something to play with.
syrinth 11-28-06, 04:57 PM	You could get the kobolds to write a joke about how there aren't any more jokes left to write :P I think I just hurt myself...
Lord_Gareth 11-28-06, 05:02 PM	You know, you could limit yourself to the 'common' books. You know, Libris Mortis, the Complete series, DMG, BoED, BoVD, and Savage Species. Then you might not get crushed so much, AND you cover the most commonly used PrC's.
syrinth 11-28-06, 05:04 PM	O.o That's still a hefty amount of PrCs there... I mean... a LOT... Cerebremancer Elocater Fist of Zuoken Illithid Slayer Metamind Psion Uncarnate Pyrokineticist Thrallherd War Mind Abjurant Champion Eldritch Disciple Eldritch Theurge Enlightened Spirit Holy Scourge Lyric Thaumaturge Master Specialist Nightmare Spinner Ultimate Magus Unseen Seer Wild Soul Animal Lord Beastmaster Bloodhound Daggerspell Mage Daggerspell Shaper Dread Pirate Dungeon Delver Exemplar Fochlucan Lyrist Ghost-Faced Killer Highland Stalker Maester Master of Many Forms Nightsong Enforcer Nightsong Infiltrator Ollam Shadowbane Inquisitor Shadowbane Stalker Shadowmind Spymaster Streetfighter Tempest Thief-Acrobat Vigilante Virtuoso Wild Plains Outrider Bear Warrior Bladesinger Cavalier Dark Hunter Darkwood Stalker Dervish Drunken Master Exotic Weapon Master Eye of Gruumsh Frenzied Berserker Gnome Giant-Slayer Halfling Outrider Hulking Hurler Hunter of the Dead Invisible blade Justiciar Kensai Knight of the Chalice Knight Protector Master Thrower Master of the Unseen Hand Mindspy Nature’s Warrior Occult Slayer Order of the Bow Initiate Purple Dragon Knight Rage Mage Ravager Reaping Mauler Ronin Spellsword Stonelord Tattooed Monk Thayan Knight War Chanter Warshaper Acolyte of the Skin Alienist Argent Savant Blood Magus Effigy Master Elemental Savant Enlightened Fist Fatespinner Geometer Green Star Adept Initiate of the Sevenfold Veil Mage of the Arcane Order Master Transmogrifist Mindbender Seeker of the Song Sublime Chord Suel Archanamach Wayfarer Guide Wild Mage Arcane Archer Arcane Trickster Archmage Assassin Blackguard Dragon Disciple Duelist Dwarven Defender Eldritch Knight Hierophant Horizon Walker Loremaster Mystic Theurge Red Wizard Shadowdancer Thaumaturgist 117 by my count and that doesn't even have Complete Divine or Complete Psionic :D and that's just in the core and complete. If you guys want PrCs I suggest we all go kobold hunting :D and yes, I did just happen to have that list already made...
Manyfist 11-28-06, 05:06 PM	You know, you could limit yourself to the 'common' books. You know, Libris Mortis, the Complete series, DMG, BoED, BoVD, and Savage Species. Then you might not get crushed so much, AND you cover the most commonly used PrC's. DMG, Complete Series, Races Series, DMG II, XPH are basically all the PRCs he'd really need to cover.
Lord_Gareth 11-28-06, 05:07 PM	First, Psionics can kiss my ass. That'll lower the list. Second, he can do it! We'll help!
syrinth 11-28-06, 05:18 PM	Hmm well actually theres 117 on that list and 9 psionic so that still leaves 108 PrCs and that doesn't even include Complete Divine. I'll ignore Complete Psionics to humor Gareth :D
Manyfist 11-28-06, 05:19 PM	First, Psionics can kiss my ass. That'll lower the list. Second, he can do it! We'll help! Psionics > Magic. XPH is in the freaking SRD which makes it Core. Magic can kiss my arse, since its outdated and broken. XPH does fine on its own with out the errata and Cpsi. Only good thing that came out of Cpsi is Soulbow, Wilder PrC, and the Lurk.
Lord_Gareth 11-28-06, 05:20 PM	*feeblemind* Psionics can do what now, with your brain broken? Now, let's get crackin'. I'll cover Complete Adventurer
syrinth 11-28-06, 05:20 PM	Despite my love of arcane magic... /casts Antimagic Field Ok ppl, lets stop casting Firestorm before things go horribly wrong :D Sorry, I still have to go through all my books to compile a list of all the PrCs for my campaign :\
Manyfist 11-28-06, 05:25 PM	*feeblemind* Psionics can do what now, with your brain broken? Now, let's get crackin'. I'll cover Complete Adventurer - Allows a Willsave. Going to leave out Shadowmind? :P Edit: Feeblemind allows Willsave, so any Psionic person can easily make that. However a Psion/Wilder who uses Decerebrate on a Wizard, that Wizard is bound to fail, Fort save > Will Save.
syrinth 11-28-06, 05:35 PM	Lets not do this :\ Although a headband of concentration would certainly stop it from working, once at least lol. Limited Wish would certainly help smush the Will save but yeah, lets so not do this :D
Manyfist 11-28-06, 05:45 PM	Lets not do this :\ Although a headband of concentration would certainly stop it from working, once at least lol. Limited Wish would certainly help smush the Will save but yeah, lets so not do this :D Then agian if you don't word Wish correctly, BAMN... you could end up having no will. :P So... who's starting?
syrinth 11-28-06, 05:53 PM	starting what? The PrCs? Oh this should be interesting... Edit: Last comment, I don't think you have to worry too badly about Limited Wish backfiring on you for a statement such as that since it's in the text that it can give a... -7 I think to the next saving throw?
The_Shaman 11-28-06, 09:08 PM	People have already posted PrCs, right? Will you take these in account or do you want subscriptions for everything?
Kresalak 11-28-06, 09:27 PM	Can you do Frank and K's stuff?
supernerd8916 11-28-06, 09:34 PM	Heh. Well, If your taking requests: Reaper (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=702641), Eagle Rider/Owl Rider (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=737092)
The_Envoy 11-29-06, 03:19 AM	Class suggestions. suggestions first. Sorry no time for flavor text. Society mind (ability to connect the minds of many students together throughout campus) cheating or used for attendance. Any part of the Harpers. I think I would like to see Spymaster in there somewhere. Master Inquisitive: with his very own informants. (gossip, test papers, etc...) Tantrist. Saw at a site but i was wondering if perform(sexual technique) is too much for your campaign. Mailee might like it though. "Got sex. Cast spell." Questions: How do the years correspond to the class levels and is that even important? To me it seems that each year might be 5 levels. And if that might be the case how does one take up a prestige class? This may not be very important if it is completely roleplaying. If that is that case then the things just happen, right? Oh one last question. How can I join sigil prep? Do I have to role dice and submit a character sheet or something before I can join? If so where can I do that?
Lyinginbedmon 11-29-06, 04:19 AM	SPYMASTER The Program: Learning the practises and talents of the Spymaster at Sigil Prep is an interesting effort. To begin with, all the students do their homework, no-one ever attends classes, and yet everyone gets straight As in their exams. In reality, Professor Clarke (Who teaches the course) might be unsurpassed with his Bluff checks, but couldn't tell the difference between a painted log and a white picket fence with his Sense Motive. "Teaching Spymastery is a tricky affair. First you need to figure out which classes your students have snuck into. Then you need to get the right students out of those classes. Then you need to get them all into your own classroom. And finally you need to actually believe you've done just that" - Professor Clarke, Head of Espionage Studies "There's something to be said about those Spymaster geeks. Whenever you date one, it's like getting 4 different boyfriends for the price of suffering one. Too bad you don't get them all at once" - Mialee, 5th year Elf Wizard/party girl
The_Envoy 11-29-06, 05:03 AM	Ah I just remembered. The rogue training. You mention a lot about back stabbing. You got the features but what are the classes that deal with charisma. Diplomacy, bluff, diguise!. I suppose you are putting the class features as classes because skills don't actually have anything to do with learning. What can one do to cause trouble with forgery in Sigil High? "Teaching Spymastery is a tricky affair. First you need to figure out which classes your students have snuck into. Then you need to get the right students out of those classes. Then you need to get them all into your own classroom. And finally you need to actually believe you've done just that" - Professor Clarke, Head of Espionage Studies "There's something to be said about those Spymaster geeks. Whenever you date one, it's like getting 4 different boyfriends for the price of suffering one. Too bad you don't get them all at once" - Mialee, 5th year Elf Wizard/party girl Funny ... were you waiting for spymaster to come up? because you thought of that pretty quickly.
Lyinginbedmon 11-29-06, 10:58 AM	I'd been awake for all of 2 hours, those were the first things I could think of. Obviously drowsiness and fatigue breed comedy :P
The_Shaman 11-29-06, 02:50 PM	Horizon Walker: The Program: Another of our traditional graduate degree, it has long been offered as an associate course. Composed mostly only of electives, the program offers students the option of sneaking, running away, and occasionally fighting for their lives as they try to survive in the choiciest locations of the Multiverse. From the Barrens of Doom and Despair to the Seven Mounting Heavesn of Celestia (Professor Shiriaz has requested that in the future students should bring at least masterwork climbing gear for that course), our students have seen it all. Note: Those visiting any of the lower planes are warned that bartering with their classmates’ souls is considered cheating and can lead to expulsion. Travel insurance and all related expenses are not included in the tuition “Bah, these guys don’t even get a final exam! As long as you make it back without extra limbs, change of race, or being possessed by a supernatural entity, you’re in. How the heck do they how they fail people?” Tordek, 4th year dwarven fighter “Had a friend there. Put it this way… they don’t get to retake courses.” Soveliss, 4th year elven ranger, over a mug of mead “ARGH! By Asmodeus' rod, this program has the most useless sods in all the university! How can EVERYONE get lost on the class trip to the Gehenna! The faculty Code of Conduct can kiss my forked tail, I’m writing mom to send me my old torture rack!” Shemeska the Marauder, putting some order in the students’ roll. “Yeah, funny thing – once I joked that mentioned that taverns have their own rule of gravity, and they’ve been working on a new kind of terrain mastery ever since.” Redgar, 5th year fighter and all-around jock “Y’know, Mialee was offered honorary membership by the Desert Lodge after she out-partied their entire crew last week. Professor al-Qarash told her that if she could ever hit anything that came half a plane from a desert, she’s in..” Dies-Horribly, 2nd year goblin scout, who has been maxing his Hide and Listen skills recently. “Hm, if they ever made a terrain mastery for people’s bedrooms, she’ll be lecturing.” Maddie Webber, good-natured as usual. “Hoping you’d get a job as teaching assistant?” Naull, in a foul mood after an incident featuring a clouting light mace and a trap accidently left in her room.
Dagda Mor 11-29-06, 03:04 PM	Nice work there, Shaman. Also love the point about the teacher, Envoy; I know I've had a few characters like that.
captainswift 11-29-06, 03:10 PM	Questions: How do the years correspond to the class levels and is that even important? To me it seems that each year might be 5 levels. And if that might be the case how does one take up a prestige class? This may not be very important if it is completely roleplaying. If that is that case then the things just happen, right? They don't. I give experience, just like any other D&D game. Since some players are more active than others, the PC levels range from 6 to 11 at the moment. They're all still freshmen. NPCs, I usually build Freshmean at 1 to 5, Sophomores between 4 and 8, Midyear between 7 and 12, Juniors between 10 and 15, Seniors about the same as juniors. Grad Students, 16 to 18 or so. There are no hard rules on this. Some of the important NPC freshmen keep pace with the players they're associated with (just about every PC has an NPC girlfriend/boyfriend/best friend/flunky). Faculty are always Epic. Oh one last question. How can I join sigil prep? My particular campaign is full at the moment, with a moderate waiting list of people wanting in.
The_Shaman 11-29-06, 04:45 PM	@Envoy: I'm sure tantrist is not core, and I presume the one you've seen is from the Book of Erotic Fantasy. It's, in general, a poor book imo, but it's better than nothing for, er, certain kind of adventures. I liked the discussion about the morality of charm and dominate spells most, to be honest. Tantrist may sound like a great fit for Lady M, but it's a trap. Tantrists inscribe their spells as scars. Imagine Mialee, as a lvl 14 Tantrist/Lvl 2 archmage and with something like 120 spells known. The poor girl won't look too well, I can tell you that... It's a real bummer: the more spells you know, the harder it is to have someone help you recharge :D Archmage with dominate as a spell-like ability might be quite useful.
The_Envoy 11-30-06, 01:35 AM	Took the campus tour. Great. I never in my life thought a school could be so fun. I was just thinking as I was on my way to the computer about the Spymaster and some flavor text in regards to the flavor that was written already by lyingbedmon. Something about: Having trouble fitting in and in two weeks time hanging out with the iconics (or other various groups). Or if you weren't the perfect guy for Mailee (or one of the other girls) you can fix that in no time. Too bad I can't get it in, but I wouldn't have been able to anyways. No dice to make a character. I don't mind reading the stories though. I do love roleplay. maybe not the Tantrist but I remember a sex ninja or something. unclothed circumstance bonuses or something :- | . Two classes I would like to see brought to like would be Master of Many Forms prc and the Society Mind (I know that i did mention earlier) Psionic chat between all your friends. Telepathic communication for free for others that use it yet.
The_Shaman 11-30-06, 05:44 AM	Master of Many Forms... OMG I can't sufficiently well imagine what Mialee will say at that one, but she will be impressed. Not as impressed as with the warshaper, mind you :P
The_Envoy 12-01-06, 01:36 AM	Like to know what Sigil Prep's policy is for assassins in training and resurrection fees. Does the school help out with the cost or just pay the whole thing (if the victim couldn't identify their killer)? I was reading the sigil prep role-playing and someone was called a cohort. I couldn't tell who was a PC or a NPC played by the DM. If I get a cohort and follower will I also be in control of them? Question about the Void Incarnate Program. Is it still epic? or was it just a joke? Just wondering because no character will be able to take it. Only pervy teachers :P What about level adjustments. I saw someone who is in Illithid(?). That is a +7 LA. Easily a sophmore year. Or can that person still be a freshmen with such a difference in ability. Do you write them off as transfer students coming to a new school? Unfortunately I don't know all the rules of DND seeing as i've only played it 3 times. Can a Illithid can a half-template or is that only for humonoids. Can a Doppelganger gain half-fey template? How does one gain a template? DM's choice?
captainswift 12-01-06, 05:16 PM	Like to know what Sigil Prep's policy is for assassins in training and resurrection fees. Does the school help out with the cost or just pay the whole thing (if the victim couldn't identify their killer)? If you die on campus, or in a school-sponsored activity, that's covered by the campus medical plan, up to two resurrections a semester. After that, you have to come up with the funds. Attacking another student on campus (except under the supervision of a professor) is an expellable offense. I was reading the sigil prep role-playing and someone was called a cohort. I couldn't tell who was a PC or a NPC played by the DM. If I get a cohort and follower will I also be in control of them? I allow the player to control familiars, animal companions, special mounts, and yes, even cohorts, as these are results of class features or feats, and are thus extensions of the character. However, no PC has a cohort presently, so I imagine you're refering to Zelda, who's the cohort of one of the NPCs. Question about the Void Incarnate Program. Is it still epic? or was it just a joke? Just wondering because no character will be able to take it. Only pervy teachers :P It's an Epic prestige class from a web enhancement ( http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ei/20030418a ). I'm not sure who mentioned it, it wasn't me. But I'm happy to look it up for you. What about level adjustments. I saw someone who is in Illithid(?). That is a +7 LA. Easily a sophmore year. Or can that person still be a freshmen with such a difference in ability. Do you write them off as transfer students coming to a new school? Xizlqk, the illithid PC, is progressing through the monster class presented in Savage Species. Unfortunately I don't know all the rules of DND seeing as i've only played it 3 times. Can a Illithid can a half-template or is that only for humonoids. Can a Doppelganger gain half-fey template? How does one gain a template? DM's choice? Illithids can have most half-templates, as most of them can be applied to any corporeal living creature. Doppelgangers can be half-fey. Rules for acquiring templates are in the Monster Manual. I'm going to try to write up Lord Gareth's second class and the two supernerd suggested this weekend. I'm also, however, trying to do some major work on the web site this weekend, so these plans may change.
Manyfist 12-01-06, 05:31 PM	Half Fey Doppleganger: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" - Doppleganger Motto. Seriously, an Illithid Half Dragon...etc. (Outside of DD) shouldn't be allowed because only True Illithids come from pure humans. Half-Fey Doppleganger, wow... how did this get pulled off? Thats always cool, two rez per semester. I bet that comes in handy when dealing with Lidda or Mialee.
Lyinginbedmon 12-01-06, 05:44 PM	I'm wondering how you're supposed to pay for a resurrection when you actually need one...
Kresalak 12-01-06, 05:50 PM	True Illithid only come from pure humans because humans will eventually evolve into Illithid, after becoming Elans. Anyone who says otherwise is to be ignored, because there is no origin of the Illithid cooler than this.
syrinth 12-01-06, 05:59 PM	In your opinion :P
Lyinginbedmon 12-01-06, 06:51 PM	True Illithid only come from pure humans because humans will eventually evolve into Illithid, after becoming Elans. Anyone who says otherwise is to be ignored, because there is no origin of the Illithid cooler than this. I don't think I've heard that tale before...:confused:
Kresalak 12-01-06, 06:56 PM	That's because I made it up. Anyway, to get off the Illithid sidetrack, I'm not gonna post about abberations in this thread anymore.
Ariath Ska'Vhor 12-01-06, 07:19 PM	What kinds of programs are there for the prestige classes in the BoVD?
Manyfist 12-01-06, 07:47 PM	True Illithid only come from pure humans because humans will eventually evolve into Illithid, after becoming Elans. Anyone who says otherwise is to be ignored, because there is no origin of the Illithid cooler than this. What? :confused: :confused: I know of a "Theory" how Illithids came to be. Humans from a distant world in the future (earth) travel back in time to try to save the Human race. Yet things went haywire and they traveled through the Farplane creating Illithids. When they crash landed they started to loose all Humanity that wasn't already lost, becoming your avg. Illithid mastermind.
Electricall 12-01-06, 11:24 PM	I'm sure the wizard teachers would have issues with students who pass along notes with 'Explosive Runes' cast on them... Or 'accidentally' drop them for some poor soul to find ;p
Kresalak 12-01-06, 11:29 PM	No passing notes in class! Read it aloud for everyone to hear. I prepared Explosive Runes- *BOOOM!*
Manyfist 12-02-06, 01:16 AM	I'm sure the wizard teachers would have issues with students who pass along notes with 'Explosive Runes' cast on them... Or 'accidentally' drop them for some poor soul to find ;p Or Symbol of Death. Troublesome Student? No problem, right down Symbol of Death and ask him to read it. Should that not work, then wand of Distengrate should work well.
The_Envoy 12-04-06, 01:44 AM	I think I've seen at least one bard PC but I think I've read of at least 3. I understand the idea of keg parties and all but shouldn't Sigil Prep have some school sponsored dances as well? I only mention dances because here we have the school of the bardic arts and I don't think anyone has done a perform(dance) competition or why not go more specific and have perform(dance[hip hop], [tango], [salsa], [Jive], etc... I mean that I think the ladies and men could go for. Has anyone even danced before. It gets hot and wild quite quickly. I do understand kegs and parties in the dorm rooms but there are other places, right? Plot wise you can have someone with a high ranks in bluff and has the profession(agent) and sees the character and offers to make them a star. This person might just be trying to get them in bed or maybe he's a seriel killer, or even the real deal. If he is the real deal then maybe he takes the performer to a well known theatrical stage, some high class party (where something happens *cough*assassination*cough* and the doors are locked and everyone is worried, while the PCs are trying to find the killer in the locked-down mansion. Maybe I justed missed the bardic stories already, but I thought it could be nicely done with the PC cast that you have.
The_Envoy 12-04-06, 03:29 AM	A few questions. CaptainSwift. You said that attacking is an expellable offense, yet on your site you have holy wars between those of different beliefs often. You even mentioned some (evil dragon) clerics attacking another group of behemut clerics. I was wondering if you have a theatre at the campus of the arts. You mention music of course since there are so many perform (instruments). Thinking of the performing arts I thought some performing NPC's might be pretty interesting. One bard that is an actor and he is always in-character for an upcoming rehearsals. Or a singer who uses otto's irrepressible(?) dance and diguise spell. Or an actor that uses disguise spell to get the desired affects during a play. Or a sexy dancer who diguises otto's dance to lure boys and/or girls to the dance floor. Enemy wise what about a Storyteller that has a gang of theives that while he uses his abilities to distract and dull the senses of the crowd his gang steals peoples magical items. Another question. To plant an item on someone what skill would you use. Pick Pocket? Do you think there would be a special DC for that. Not sure if I've ever heard of anyone planting evidence or other materials on a character before.
Kresalak 12-04-06, 08:10 AM	I think I've seen at least one bard PC but I think I've read of at least 3. I understand the idea of keg parties and all but shouldn't Sigil Prep have some school sponsored dances as well? I only mention dances because here we have the school of the bardic arts and I don't think anyone has done a perform(dance) competition or why not go more specific and have perform(dance[hip hop], [tango], [salsa], [Jive], etc... I mean that I think the ladies and men could go for. Has anyone even danced before. It gets hot and wild quite quickly. I do understand kegs and parties in the dorm rooms but there are other places, right? Just don't invite a Dervish.
captainswift 12-04-06, 02:32 PM	Envoy (trying to pick your questions out from your suggestions; hope I covered them all): I've had formal, school sponsored dances in the past, yes. And yes, the school has performing arts programs other than music, but with the mix of PCs I presently have, that hasn't been relevant. Holy wars between rival faiths is a school-sponsored activity, so the ban against students attacking one another is null, when said holy wars are approved by a member of faculty. Planting an item on somebody is Sleight of Hand.
The_Envoy 12-11-06, 06:00 AM	Somewhat of a bump. I remember someone saying about the spymaster course and people going to other classes in disguises. I was just thinking of the Stoneface course. Where everyone in class is always lying for one reason or another. Q: If someone was to take the Inside Connections feat and wanted to have it with a part of the school system would that be possible? Could that be like playing favorites to the teachers. If so how many teachers can one be a "favorite" to?
Ravenscroft 01-07-07, 02:02 AM	:bump:
captainswift 02-08-07, 06:38 PM	Well, I did the Factotum (new class in Dungeonscape), but it seems to me the joke would be lost if I reprinted it here. So, I'll just direct you to the site: www.sigilprep.com/nontraditional.htm
Lyinginbedmon 02-08-07, 06:59 PM	I'm so dizzy my head is spinning...
Lord_Gareth 02-08-07, 06:59 PM	Per request of Lord Gareth: (Here's the relevent classes: http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=10096955&postcount=1 ) ELITE ARCHER The Program: Of all the prestige majors at Sigil Prep dedicated to archery, this is one of them. Dedicated to flashy trick shots and powerful attacks. This isn't a course for basic archery though; potential candidates must have trained with the greatbow, so there may be some height descrimination. Arrows and 1 HD cannon fodder are supplied for classroom work. "I like that ricochet shot, but I don't understand how it hits the wall and bounces without the shaft hitting the wall and breaking." --Soveliss, 3rd year ranger and decent archer himself. "I... Shut up!" --Varraria, 3rd year half-elf Elite Archer "Okay, let's all just stand in a single file, so he only has one target..." --Tordung, leader of the now deceased Muldor orc clan "Using secrets known only to Elite Archers, we can craft arrows sharper and more accurate than any others." --Varraria. "Pencil sharpener?" --Soveliss. "Shut UP!" --Varraria (I'll tackle the other one when I've had a chance to study it) Hey Cap'n, when are ya gonna finish the Accursed One? :P
captainswift 02-08-07, 07:24 PM	Hey Cap'n, when are ya gonna finish the Accursed One? :P Eep. I kinda forgot about it. Keep poking me.
Lord_Gareth 02-08-07, 08:02 PM	*charges Disintegrate* Oh, I can do more than poke, Cap'n :D
Lord_Gareth 02-08-07, 08:29 PM	Oh, Cap'n, I was digging though my old 2nd edition stuff and found the first character I ever made (at the age of 7, natch). My memories came back in a rush, and I realized two things; 1. Bards were BAH-ROHOKEN back then. 2. He belongs in Sigil. His story is too funny not to have him there. The bard is Jade Kolveris, otherwise known as Jade of the Thousand Deaths. During his two months of playtime, Jade died no less then eighteen seperate times (about seven of which can be attributed to levers). He has fought every monster in every Monster Manual, including Ravenloft, Planescape, Spelljammer, Monster Manuals 1-4, Libris Mortis, BoVD, Darksun, Forgotten Realms, and (more recently, since I updated him to 3.5), Eberron. He's battle-hardened, but paranoid; unless he's actually fighting, he jumps at the slightest noise. His new class progression is 10 Bard/10 Seeker of the Song. He harbors an extreme distrust of all levers and any rogues that he sees. He's fought or been killed by anything and everything, so he knows his stuff. He'd likely be teaching Creative Adventuring (Making the Most out of random items!). If you like him, or have questions, send me a PM. I'd be glad to let you have him.
Lord_Gareth 02-09-07, 03:34 PM	I doth declare a SUPAH :bump: from the fifth dimension.
The_Shaman 02-10-07, 07:10 PM	And the Lord, in his mercy, bumpeth the holy thread of goodness, and there was much rejoicing among the people. Said the Shaman: Amen. Bumped it was, and bumped it shall be. Bards, broken? I don't play 2ed, and only have the sourcebook, but it didn't look that overpowered... How did that work out?
Lord_Gareth 02-11-07, 10:44 AM	Well, we sat down and did a session that was just PvP. My fights went like this: Round 1: Bard vs. Wizard (Level 12 Each) - Wizard wins the initiative and summons a dire bear. Bard casts Curse of Tongues, closes for melee. Bear mauls me for a bit of damage (but nothing on my d8 hit die) and I dispel Magic. Forced into melee without any spells, Wizard dies. Round 2: Bard vs. Cleric (Level 12 Each) - Bard wins the initiative, casts Curse of Tongues. Cleric fails his Save vs. Spells and closes for melee. Bard casts Haste and kicks the holy sh*t out of the Cleric. Round 3: Bard vs. Rogue (Level 12 Each) - Rogue fails her Hide in Shadow. Bard proceeds to Flesh to Stone her. Bard wins. Round 4: Bard vs. Fighter (Level 12 Each) - Bard takes Fighter out with two Fireballs. Round 5: Bard vs. Paladin (Level 12 Each) - This one lasted awhile (in game terms, they fought for two hours). Bard runs out of spells, Paladin runs out of Paladin abilities. Forced to fight without magic, Bard barely loses. THAT'S why they were BAH-HAROHOKEN. They could cast damn near as well as the Wizard, nuetrilize other spellcasters, magic away the fighter and the rogue, and hold their own against the only class MORE broken, the Paladin. You just didn't kill the Bard unless you were a monster or a trap.
The_Shaman 02-11-07, 11:18 AM	So basically if the bard doesn't fail the curse of tongues, they can proceed to maul any spellcaster and use magic against non-casters, I take it?
DungeonJman 02-11-07, 08:47 PM	Eldritch Theurge An interesting class if you want to delve deeper into the nature of magic, get fast healing, and damage reduction all in one package. But you must take Warlock Studies, Magical History and Modern Application, and Planar Studies 101. Yeah, it's tough getting in, but not as tough as they say. Plus, there are so many good lines to say when you fire a spellblast and intentionally miss a guy, only to have him being hit by the containes fireball. - Oslavan Kaligos, 5th year Eldritch Theurge
Thugorp 02-11-07, 09:26 PM	sorry never mind.
Slightly_Unscrewed 02-11-07, 09:46 PM	Hey I've been reading this, and I find it awesome. Captainswift, if you don't mind, can you include my vivamancer PRC in your collection? The link to it is in my sig.
Kintaran 02-12-07, 02:05 AM	Disintegrate MiseDed. No frying the Cap'n. The hamster said so. It's his job, he claims.
captainswift 02-12-07, 12:42 PM	(for Gareth; see http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=10096955&postcount=1) THE ACCURSED ONE The Program: "The Accursed One" program allows the study and manipulation of curses and hexes. This prestige major is enterable only by students who have suffered and continue to suffer from curses, so the entry requirements alone dissuade a number of applicants. It also may be entered by any Hexblade student with signed permission from their faculty advisor, which is curse enough if you've ever dealt with a Hexblade advisor. "Uh... I realize you've got this class ability to bind imps to people, but... uh, I'm not sure how to break this to you... 'Bind' doesn't mean 'tie'. I'm kickin' your ass when I get out of here." --Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer. "Wow... that was definitely some wild hexing" --Mialee, obviously, we're just going to stop interviewing her... "Suffering a curse is an entry requirement? Hells, everybody I know could get into that thing. Regdar, cursed to be stupid; Krusk, cursed to be ugly; Naull, cursed with Lidda; Merrick, oh, I cursed him silly last night..." --Kailey, 3rd year tiefling sorcerer
captainswift 02-12-07, 12:57 PM	Hey I've been reading this, and I find it awesome. Captainswift, if you don't mind, can you include my vivamancer PRC in your collection? The link to it is in my sig. (see http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=667501) For my next trick, the challenge is, no quotes by Mialee, Lidda/Naull, or Regdar, so no running gags to fall back on. THE VIVAMANCER: The Program: One theory holds that the majority of a cleric's power comes not from his or her deity, but from the manipulation of positive (or negative) energy. If that's the case, why not focus on the Positive Energy Plane, instead of Paladine? It's not like he's done that much for you, and unless you're Tasselhoff or Tanis, he never comes to visit. (editor's note: this is the last year student's get to write the course catalog --Shemeska, Dean of Admissions) "Orcus dammit! I hate people with improved turning. I'm going, I'm going, sheesh," --Iria, 4th year human vampire bard "She's really good at healing. Actually make you healthier than you were before you were injured. Of course, you might blow up. This is the danger of alternative health care." --Melina, 4th year human healer and infirmary volunteer "You like? Positive Energy Plane. If you've got resistance, it's really the only way to get a decent all-over tan." --Riginnia, 3rd year human cleric/vivamancer
Slightly_Unscrewed 02-12-07, 04:44 PM	:rofl: Captain, you are awesome incarnate. Thanks a ton
Lyinginbedmon 02-12-07, 05:05 PM	:rofl: Captain, you are awesome incarnate. Thanks a ton Ah yes, the fifth Incarnate option. Not many takers last I checked :P
Lord_Gareth 02-12-07, 07:28 PM	(for Gareth; see http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=10096955&postcount=1) THE ACCURSED ONE The Program: "The Accursed One" program allows the study and manipulation of curses and hexes. This prestige major is enterable only by students who have suffered and continue to suffer from curses, so the entry requirements alone dissuade a number of applicants. It also may be entered by any Hexblade student with signed permission from their faculty advisor, which is curse enough if you've ever dealt with a Hexblade advisor. "Uh... I realize you've got this class ability to bind imps to people, but... uh, I'm not sure how to break this to you... 'Bind' doesn't mean 'tie'. I'm kickin' your ass when I get out of here." --Hennet, 3rd year human sorcerer. "Wow... that was definitely some wild hexing" --Mialee, obviously, we're just going to stop interviewing her... "Suffering a curse is an entry requirement? Hells, everybody I know could get into that thing. Regdar, cursed to be stupid; Krusk, cursed to be ugly; Naull, cursed with Lidda; Merrick, oh, I cursed him silly last night..." --Kailey, 3rd year tiefling sorcerer Dude, you rock. Officially. This thread is getting subscribed now. And Shaman, there was no save against Curse of Tongues. And even if I couldn't get it off, a Flesh to Stone sorts out that wizard and his crappy Save vs. Petrification.
captainswift 02-13-07, 12:00 AM	All in a day's work, guys. Thanks.
Lord_Gareth 02-13-07, 07:53 AM	What do you think of the EXTREMELY dead Bard? He's not doing anything on my end, and I'd be glad to donate him. He'd fit in at Sigil (if your website is any indication). Also, can you bump the race thread? I've got a custome race you could mess with :D
Thugorp 02-13-07, 07:23 PM	bidump :bump:
Lord_Gareth 02-17-07, 11:07 AM	I declare a meta-:bump:
captainswift 02-17-07, 11:41 AM	What do you think of the EXTREMELY dead Bard? He's not doing anything on my end, and I'd be glad to donate him. He'd fit in at Sigil (if your website is any indication). Also, can you bump the race thread? I've got a custome race you could mess with :D He definitely sounds like fun. If the opportunity comes up to use him, I'd love to use him.
Lord_Gareth 02-17-07, 01:06 PM	*Bard sits up like Dracula* Sweet, he lives once more! A few things about him (I realize that, by donating him to you, he's yours, so consider these personality guidelines). Jade's paranoid. Having been killed by just about everything, he's convinced that some monster/trap or another is trying to kill him all the time. He makes liberal use of Quick Draw whenever someone walks up behind him. If you can calm him down, he's a font of monster knowledge. He knows the ins, outs, and anatomies of anything capable of being slain. He's an expert in tactics, defense, and the use of offensive spells. *If* he ends up being a teacher, there would be a lot of hands-on experience. He believes in letting students experience things for themselves. He also believes that they should have every question answered, so the first guy asking questions about Balors will have one summoned on him. It can get ugly. Lastly, his possesions; a +3 Longsword is his favored weapon. It has tally marks in it (18 of them), indicating his deaths. He also keeps a Whip of Shocking Grasp (40% chance to wrap around the neck on hit, suffocating the victim slowly). He's got +2 Elven Chain, and Boots of Expeditious Retreat (+30 Land Speed). Lastly, he has his old spellbook from 2nd edition.
Khantalas 02-17-07, 01:06 PM	Can you do this (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27894&highlight=Channeler)? Pretty please?
Thugorp 02-19-07, 10:52 PM	Captin. I was wondering if you would, I would love it if you would pleas, pleas do one for this summoner class http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=780708 ?
Nick Kahoshi 02-21-07, 01:21 PM	If you have the free time I'd like to see what you come up with for my Puppeteer (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=732637) class. Neth Lunar would be the poster character btw.
Thugorp 02-27-07, 09:29 AM	bunpity :bump: come on captin you have to come back some time.
Thugorp 03-08-07, 06:13 PM	first I withdraw my request for you to do my custum bace class (I know you said earlyer that you didnt want to do that kind of thing) next I was wondering have you given any thought to the monster classes from savage specise? it could be like fan clubs instead of actual classes, organizations dedicated to helping people become more vampy or gooly or the like?
captainswift 03-08-07, 08:11 PM	first I withdraw my request for you to do my custum bace class (I know you said earlyer that you didnt want to do that kind of thing) I did? I don't recall that. I haven't sat down to do it yet, because my focus has been elsewhere, but I certainly have never intended to imply I was annoyed or otherwise bothered by it. They won't go up on my web site, of course, because it isn't something the average D&D player has access to, but as a mental exercise, it's kind of fun. next I was wondering have you given any thought to the monster classes from savage specise? it could be like fan clubs instead of actual classes, organizations dedicated to helping people become more vampy or gooly or the like? All creatures that have been done as Monster Classes appear in my racial write ups.
Thugorp 03-08-07, 10:14 PM	cool thanks in that case I resupmit my request for you to do a wright up of my SUMMONER class. :D
captainswift 03-10-07, 11:28 AM	Can you do this (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27894&highlight=Channeler)? Pretty please? This is tough, because the focus is soooo narrow, coming up with a variety of non-repetitive jokes is challenging, but here's the ol' college try. THE CHANNELER The Program: The Channeler program allows the student to learn to channel both positive and negative energy, so you can make those pesky ghouls run away, or you can make them sit up and beg. Your choice, doesn't matter if you're good or bad. None of the baggage that normally comes with CODzilla, like, y'know.. spells or domains powers or that good Fort save. Just good ol' turning and rebuking and... let me show you our fine catalogue of Divine Feats. "Today's training field trip will take us to Krynn's legendary Dungeon of Absolutely No Undead Whatsoever" --Professor Tanis Half-Elven. "D'oh!" *facepalm* --Torbiador the Magnificent, first year Channeler "Let's see... convert one turning attempt to metamagic, convert one turning attempt to increased caster level, convert one turning attempt to smite an elemental... Hmmm, I don't think there's a Divine Feat for what you're looking for, Mialee." --Gregor, third year human Channeler "No! No, I'm still popular, Maddie! At 20th level, I became an Outsider like the creature type! Not the social kind, you can still hang out with... Guys! Guys, c'mon!" --Mirriam Atannisa, 5th year elf Channeler and newly risen Outsider
captainswift 03-10-07, 11:49 AM	Captin. I was wondering if you would, I would love it if you would pleas, pleas do one for this summoner class http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=780708 ? This one's kinda tough, too. Not sure it's my best work, but anyway... SUMMONER The Program: Summoning is what summoners do best. Monsters, guardians, even useful tools. Nature's Allies, Undead. All that sort of thing. If it can be summoned, you can summon it. Plus, you get a companion to hang around with you, and you don't even have to summon it. "Man, I can't even get out of bed in the morning until I've summoned my first cup of coffee." --Nezelrod the Incredibly Lazy, third year human Summoner "I warned you. I said if you kept blowing all your 6th level spots to Planar Ally me out of cheerleading practice, I was getting a restraining order. So eat it, jerk." --Brianna, succubus cheerleader "I actually wasn't sure how useful a spell Summon Crab was, until we had that cook out. Thanks, Nezelrod." --Krusk, enjoys fresh crab's legs
captainswift 03-10-07, 11:58 AM	If you have the free time I'd like to see what you come up with for my Puppeteer (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=732637) class. Neth Lunar would be the poster character btw. Holy cow. Not to belittle anybody else, because good work everyone, but I love this class. I can't believe I only just now clicked the link. I'm going to have to give this thing a more thorough read before I tackle it. I may or may not try to avoid obvious Puppet Master movie references. There will be at least one Pinocchio reference, however.
Thugorp 03-10-07, 04:29 PM	This one's kinda tough, too. Not sure it's my best work, but anyway... SUMMONER The Program: Summoning is what summoners do best. Monsters, guardians, even useful tools. Nature's Allies, Undead. All that sort of thing. If it can be summoned, you can summon it. Plus, you get a companion to hang around with you, and you don't even have to summon it. "Man, I can't even get out of bed in the morning until I've summoned my first cup of coffee." --Nezelrod the Incredibly Lazy, third year human Summoner "I warned you. I said if you kept blowing all your 6th level spots to Planar Ally me out of cheerleading practice, I was getting a restraining order. So eat it, jerk." --Brianna, succubus cheerleader "I actually wasn't sure how useful a spell Summon Crab was, until we had that cook out. Thanks, Nezelrod." --Krusk, enjoys fresh crab's legs thank you very much you have done the summoner proud.
Deekin 03-16-07, 01:55 PM	If you are still doing requests, could you do Dreamscarred Press's Society Mind (http://dreamscarredpress.com/main/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=1&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=29)?
captainswift 03-24-07, 09:35 PM	If you have the free time I'd like to see what you come up with for my Puppeteer (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=732637) class. Neth Lunar would be the poster character btw. PUPPETEER The Program: "Instead of a descriptive paragraph, I have decided to introduce my chosen major with this short presentation. Ahem..." --Neth Lunar, 3rd year human Puppeteer (Stacatto, upbeat music, as puppets dance into range.) Male puppets: "It's time to craft some puppets And give them pseudo-life It's time freak you enemies With the Puppeteer class, tonight" Female puppets: "It's time to grant them powers And see things through their eyes And give small children nightmares With the Puppeteer class, tonight." Creepy knife puppet: "He'll kill you from a distance..." Creepy drill puppet: "With tiny wooden dolls..." Creepy knife puppet: "Submitting you to torture..." Both: "With psionically bound thralls..." Frog-shaped puppet: "And now you've seen our major..." Neth Lunar: "Why don't you join our major?" All puppets: "You all should join our major, With the most shennanigans, psionic mannikins, somewhat frightenin', weapons built right in... This is what we call the Puppeteer!" (Weird shaped puppet plays a flat trumpet note) "..." --Maddie Weber, 3rd year Drow cleric *blink, blink, blink* --Regdar, 5th year human fighter "Uh... 'kay..." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard
Nick Kahoshi 03-25-07, 01:13 AM	PUPPETEER The Program: "Instead of a descriptive paragraph, I have decided to introduce my chosen major with this short presentation. Ahem..." --Neth Lunar, 3rd year human Puppeteer (Stacatto, upbeat music, as puppets dance into range.) Male puppets: "It's time to craft some puppets And give them pseudo-life It's time freak you enemies With the Puppeteer class, tonight" Female puppets: "It's time to grant them powers And see things through their eyes And give small children nightmares With the Puppeteer class, tonight." Creepy knife puppet: "He'll kill you from a distance..." Creepy drill puppet: "With tiny wooden dolls..." Creepy knife puppet: "Submitting you to torture..." Both: "With psionically bound thralls..." Frog-shaped puppet: "And now you've seen our major..." Neth Lunar: "Why don't you join our major?" All puppets: "You all should join our major, With the most shennanigans, psionic mannikins, somewhat frightenin', weapons built right in... This is what we call the Puppeteer!" (Weird shaped puppet plays a flat trumpet note) "..." --Maddie Weber, 3rd year Drow cleric *blink, blink, blink* --Regdar, 5th year human fighter "Uh... 'kay..." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard lol, ow my side...oh man
Khantalas 03-25-07, 05:14 PM	THE CHANNELER The Program: The Channeler program allows the student to learn to channel both positive and negative energy, so you can make those pesky ghouls run away, or you can make them sit up and beg. Your choice, doesn't matter if you're good or bad. None of the baggage that normally comes with CODzilla, like, y'know.. spells or domains powers or that good Fort save. Just good ol' turning and rebuking and... let me show you our fine catalogue of Divine Feats. "Today's training field trip will take us to Krynn's legendary Dungeon of Absolutely No Undead Whatsoever" --Professor Tanis Half-Elven. "D'oh!" *facepalm* --Torbiador the Magnificent, first year Channeler "Let's see... convert one turning attempt to metamagic, convert one turning attempt to increased caster level, convert one turning attempt to smite an elemental... Hmmm, I don't think there's a Divine Feat for what you're looking for, Mialee." --Gregor, third year human Channeler "No! No, I'm still popular, Maddie! At 20th level, I became an Outsider like the creature type! Not the social kind, you can still hang out with... Guys! Guys, c'mon!" --Mirriam Atannisa, 5th year elf Channeler and newly risen Outsider I don't wanna know what Mialee was looking for. It's just a very scary Divine Feat that she would be looking for.
captainswift 03-30-07, 01:05 AM	Random quote, not related to anybody's class: "Professor Stormwind, I have a full load of major-related classes and electives this semester to optimize my combat potential. I just don't have time for extracurricular activities..." --Auberch Arjer, fourth year half-orc Ranger/Fighter/Barbarian/Frenzied Berzerker "Grah!!! Academics and character development are not mutually exclusive!" --Professor Stormwind, most stressed out academic advisor ever.
Nexis 03-30-07, 01:50 AM	Random quote, not related to anybody's class: "Professor Stormwind, I have a full load of major-related classes and electives this semester to optimize my combat potential. I just don't have time for extracurricular activities..." --Auberch Arjer, fourth year half-orc Ranger/Fighter/Barbarian/Frenzied Berzerker "Grah!!! Academics and character development are not mutually exclusive!" --Professor Stormwind, most stressed out academic advisor ever. FTW! The second one made me laugh really hard :D
Larz_Fang 04-03-07, 02:56 AM	Random quote, not related to anybody's class: "Professor Stormwind, I have a full load of major-related classes and electives this semester to optimize my combat potential. I just don't have time for extracurricular activities..." --Auberch Arjer, fourth year half-orc Ranger/Fighter/Barbarian/Frenzied Berzerker "Grah!!! Academics and character development are not mutually exclusive!" --Professor Stormwind, most stressed out academic advisor ever. This one caught my eye. I always get yelled at because I write Berzerker instead of Berserker. The latter just sounds stupid if you pronounce it on my native language (=Perserkkeri). And Berzerker just sounds cooler.
Ishindri 04-04-07, 02:39 PM	:bump: For great justice! I found this thread yesterday, and I've read through it and the Sigil Prep website. Pure, distilled awesome. I'm so going to use this for a campaign of mine :D
Lyinginbedmon 04-04-07, 03:59 PM	I've already got something similar, the Thornit University of Arcana. It doesn't poke the obvious inflections of game rules like Sigil Prep, but it does have all the magically infused student humour etc.
Ishindri 04-05-07, 08:39 AM	Well, I looked through the thread, and I didn't see it done, so I thought I'd do it. I present to you... the psychic rogue! (Link to the class here.) (http://wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20040723b) Feel free to tweak it however you want, I'm not that great with humor. PSYCHIC ROGUE The Program: Only a recently added program here at Sigil Prep, it was decided that they differed sufficiently from lurks to let them in. Unlike the lurks themselves, the psychic rogue actually does combine the best features of the rogue with psionic abilities. You see, psychic rogues can actually find and disarm traps, and do things like dodging fireballs right off the bat. Not like the lurks. They're just cheap ripoffs. "It's true and correct, I tell you! We were here first! We can actually find traps and dodge fireballs! Lurks are just glorified assassins! They're jus-" *thump* *gurgle* --Meldrik, now deceased 1st year xeph psychic rogue, and contributor of the course guide description "Meldrik tended to be somewhat... overemotional. We feel that sort of thing is a hinderance in our line of work. It makes you overly... careless." --Nesstine, 2nd year elan lurk, and not seen anywhere near the scene of Meldrik's death. We promise. "Ever... *gasp* since Lidda transferred into the psychic rogue program, I- *shudder* IT'S HORRIBLE! *gasps, claps hands over mouth* *whispers* Soon she's going to learn things like compression and psionic knock! I won't be safe anywhere!" --Naull, 4th year human wizard and soon-to-be-even-more-frequent infirmary visitor "*sighs* I thought I had left these things behind on Oerth. Turns out they followed me. I'd better go put an ectoplasmic wall in front of the dorje cabinet. Don't expect it'll stop them for long, though. They'll all be gone before the end of the week. *sigh* *mutters* Kleptomaniacs, the lot of them..." --Ialdabode, 2nd year human telepath And, of course, the obligatory MialeeQuote (TM captainswift) "Well, I just dunno... I mean, the lurks, they're, like, all quiet and cold and stuff. Great in... other areas though. I don't see any problem with em'." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard
Larz_Fang 04-10-07, 03:12 AM	[Removed]
Ishindri 04-21-07, 09:07 AM	:bump:
warlock_devilkill 04-21-07, 11:54 AM	captin i couldnt find the races for your campain. I wish you had someplace you could list all the races, classes,etc...you've done so i could use them for my campain.
captainswift 04-21-07, 12:05 PM	captin i couldnt find the races for your campain. I wish you had someplace you could list all the races, classes,etc...you've done so i could use them for my campain. So, you haven't clicked my signature, then? www.sigilprep.com
Ishindri 05-12-07, 03:18 PM	/bump
Braekor Dragonfang 05-15-07, 05:15 PM	Sigil Prep = AWESOME I just checked this out a week ago, I've been reading up on the setting and I couldn't stop laughing most of the time. I pitched the idea to my DnD group for a future campaign and gave them the web address. So far one of my players (whose name is steve, coincidentally) is obsessed with Brother Chops-To-Bits. Another player came up with an interesting backstory. He wants to be a Half Song Dragon Star Elf who is generally a loner, but in the emotional sense, as he pretty much goes everywhere and does whatever anyone says (i.e. weak willed). Said character also has an emotional attachment to his professor, Storm Silverhand, and will volunteer information and music in class often, in the hopes of capturing her attention and (wishfully) her affection. He has one close friend, his half sister, and she knows of his crush, but can't bring herself to tell him he hasnt got a chance in any of the Hells, the Abyss, or even the Everchanging Chaos of Limbo with Storm, and that his efforts are futile. The other players are so interested in the campaign we're even considering dropping our current one in favor of it. All in all, excellent work! :)
Lord_Gareth 05-15-07, 05:26 PM	Hey Captain - here's an idea you should have fun with. Crack open your copy of Complete Adventurer and flip over to the Shadowbane Inquisitor and Shadowbane Stalker. Then turn loose whatever phantasmal comedian you have in your head and post the results here. My side is bracing for impact, since whatever you do with it is gonna hit like a truck :D
captainswift 05-15-07, 10:33 PM	Hey Captain - here's an idea you should have fun with. Crack open your copy of Complete Adventurer and flip over to the Shadowbane Inquisitor and Shadowbane Stalker. Then turn loose whatever phantasmal comedian you have in your head and post the results here. My side is bracing for impact, since whatever you do with it is gonna hit like a truck :D Hmmm. I've intentionally avoided PrCs because there's just too dang many of them, but since it's a direct challenge, I'll see if I can come up with something in the next day or so. Also, Braekor: Many thanks, and... Brother Chops-to-Bits, huh? Neat.
Thog 05-15-07, 10:47 PM	SNEAK ATTACK!!!
Slightly_Unscrewed 05-16-07, 02:21 PM	Ahh! My pancreas!
Thugorp 07-18-07, 07:42 PM	Hmmm. I've intentionally avoided PrCs because there's just too dang many of them, but since it's a direct challenge, I'll see if I can come up with something in the next day or so. Also, Braekor: Many thanks, and... Brother Chops-to-Bits, huh? Neat. What happened to this??? :(
captainswift 07-31-07, 01:39 AM	What happened to this??? :( Demands on my time, sadly. I'll try to get to it soon. Feel free to punch me.
Ravenscroft 09-20-07, 12:41 AM	Demands on my time, sadly. I'll try to get to it soon. Feel free to punch me. *Punch* :monk:
captainswift 09-20-07, 01:18 AM	Okay, okay. I can take a hint. The book is open to the page, and it will be the very first thing I do when I log on tomorrow.
captainswift 09-20-07, 02:34 PM	SHADOWBANE INQUISITOR The Program: The Shadowbane Inquisitor program, in association with our friends in the Order of Illumination, trains potential do-gooders with the skills needed to fight evil on evil's own terms. Merciless, aggressive, proactive, relentless, striking at evil before it strikes, before they've actually done anything evil... We're the good guys. Honest. "The 'lawful' component in the alignment requirements aren't because of any dedication to cause or organizational purposes. It's because anyone who wasn't lawful couldn't keep up with the major's pre-admissions. Nine credit hours of turn undead, six credit hours of sneak attack. Geez, those are taught in entirely different colleges, and... Gather Information? My cleric advisor will never sign for me to take that..." --Kalva, second year cleric, shadowbane inquisitor candidate "Sacred Stealth? You have a class ability called 'Sacred Stealth'? Oh, that's rich! Sacred Stealth, Sacred Stealth, Sacred Stealth! Hahaha!" --Kailey, Violet to Merrick's Charlie Brown. "It works better if you aren't following me." --Merrick. Good grief. "Could you explain this concept of 'Merciless Purity' to me, Kalv? Because it seems pretty... Ow!" --Maddie Weber, recently smote SHADOWBANE STALKER The Program: With the popularity of the Shadowbane Inquisitor, the Order of Illumination has authorized this additional program, for greater diversity in their quest to be evil in the name of good... *Whack* Hello, my name is Farsi, Shadowbane Stalker. Clearly the composer of this article was acting in the name of evil, so I smote him. I shall now compose a multi-page dissertation on the relative pros and negligible cons of the Shadowbane philosophy... Flavor quotes? Fine. "Sacred Stealth! Sacred Stealth! Sacred Stealth!" --Kailey. "On the plus side, I'm getting better at it. I managed to sneak up on three demons with her following me..." --Merrick, fourth year paladin/rogue/shadowbane inquisitor/shadowbane stalker (he's on a six year program) "'Kay, lessee... Discover Subterfuge... Sacred Defense... Spells per day... Nope, no room for a sex joke. I'll be in my dressing room." --Mialee, taking the day off "That last statement gave no insight to the class whatsoever. Is that not the purpose of flavor quotes? That's it, where's this Mialee's dressing room? She's in for a smiting!" --Farsi, humorless zealot "<--I heard that!"
Weirgreif 09-28-07, 09:59 PM	There was a discussion on Iconics for 4th edition recently and... I wanted to spend a page and a half talking about how your iconics are what made them feel alive to me, but I realized it would sound like babble to most people. :P Leomund's Tiny Pizza Hut is also part of our lexicon. (I may include it in Expedition to the Ruins of Castle Greyhawk to explain why I ignore rations...) Also: There is a class in Complete Champion that has an ability called "Not In The Face".
captainswift 09-28-07, 10:35 PM	There was a discussion on Iconics for 4th edition recently and... I wanted to spend a page and a half talking about how your iconics are what made them feel alive to me, but I realized it would sound like babble to most people. :P Leomund's Tiny Pizza Hut is also part of our lexicon. (I may include it in Expedition to the Ruins of Castle Greyhawk to explain why I ignore rations...) Also: There is a class in Complete Champion that has an ability called "Not In The Face". Thanks. I'm looking forward to abusing a whole new group of iconics.
Thog 09-29-07, 11:46 AM	I wanted to spend a page and a half talking about how your iconics are what made them feel alive to me, but I realized it would sound like babble to most people. :P Leomund's Tiny Pizza Hut is also part of our lexicon. What he said. Your stupid campaign setting is the best thing to hit D&D since polyhedral dice.
Thog 09-29-07, 03:02 PM	Bard casts Curse of Tongues, Where is this spell? I've never heard of it, except in World of Warcraft.
Larz_Fang 01-21-08, 06:14 AM	I'd like to use this class o' mine in your campaign: The Felguard (http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=980033). What do you think, Cap'n? Oh, and by the way, long live Sigil Prep! :w00t:
Jessica_Morgan 01-29-08, 07:58 PM	Curse of Tongues was the reverse of the Tongues spell, which, if you look (unless my DM was lying), was reversible. I.E. it rendered you unable to speak any language. Now, I'm afraid I'm not a very funny person, but I do have some class material of my own that you guys should have fun mocking, so allow me to turn thee loose upon it (if you want to, that is..) The Harrowed (Base Class) (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58810) The Pelorian Crusader (PrC) (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56621) Flick Reaper (Prc) (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58223) Now to subscribe so I don't lose this again!
Ekko 01-29-08, 09:24 PM	EDIT: I didn't see the 13 other pages.
ArkhamInmate 01-31-08, 09:14 AM	PUPPETEER The Program: "Instead of a descriptive paragraph, I have decided to introduce my chosen major with this short presentation. Ahem..." --Neth Lunar, 3rd year human Puppeteer (Stacatto, upbeat music, as puppets dance into range.) Male puppets: "It's time to craft some puppets And give them pseudo-life It's time freak you enemies With the Puppeteer class, tonight" Female puppets: "It's time to grant them powers And see things through their eyes And give small children nightmares With the Puppeteer class, tonight." Creepy knife puppet: "He'll kill you from a distance..." Creepy drill puppet: "With tiny wooden dolls..." Creepy knife puppet: "Submitting you to torture..." Both: "With psionically bound thralls..." Frog-shaped puppet: "And now you've seen our major..." Neth Lunar: "Why don't you join our major?" All puppets: "You all should join our major, With the most shennanigans, psionic mannikins, somewhat frightenin', weapons built right in... This is what we call the Puppeteer!" (Weird shaped puppet plays a flat trumpet note) "..." --Maddie Weber, 3rd year Drow cleric *blink, blink, blink* --Regdar, 5th year human fighter "Uh... 'kay..." --Mialee, 5th year elf wizard honestly i'm pretty sure i wet myself laughing so hard, what made it even better was a few minutes before looking at this was i was actually watching the muppet show while babysitting my niece
captainswift 01-31-08, 12:06 PM	honestly i'm pretty sure i wet myself laughing so hard, what made it even better was a few minutes before looking at this was i was actually watching the muppet show while babysitting my niece Thank you muchly. I aims to please. To others above, I'll try to hit the requested homebrews over the weekend. (I'm somewhat curious what Ekko's original message was...)
Jessica_Morgan 01-31-08, 03:32 PM	Captain, you rock ^_^ The poster members for the classes are as follows - Harrowed - Aryillia Hart, Human Harrowed Pelorian Crusader - Kristina Sunsmile, Human Paladin/Pelorian Crusader Flick Reaper - Ne'chini Vanth, Nezumi Fighter/Rogue/Flick Reaper
pigknight 02-02-08, 12:05 AM	How about the gesalt major. Can you say the ultimante multitaskers?
The_Shaman 02-02-08, 02:05 PM	That would just be a double or triple major, simple as that. Everyone regards them as nerds, of course - normal students find enough work to do with only one major, thank you very much. The term "Munchkin" is also used after the infamous Harry B. Munchkin, triple major druid/artificer/wizard. The same Harry Munchkin was responsible for the implosion of the plane of fuzzy centipedes - which he ended as a swift action, may I add. Unfortunately for him, he missed the significance of not being on said plane while it imploded - yet another reason he was considered an iconic. By and large, "Munchkins" don't enjoy a particularly good reputation in Sigil Prep. Not only do they tend to be full of themselves and incredible bores, but despite their professed greatness and power, they are usually complete tools. As a saying goes, "when I've got my knife in your back, it doesn't matter how many ways you knew to protect yourself. This saying has once been slanderously attributed to Maddie Weber, who has declined to comment. Given what happened to the students involved, we have not pursued the matter.
captainswift 02-02-08, 10:13 PM	That would just be a double or triple major, simple as that. Everyone regards them as nerds, of course - normal students find enough work to do with only one major, thank you very much. The term "Munchkin" is also used after the infamous Harry B. Munchkin, triple major druid/artificer/wizard. The same Harry Munchkin was responsible for the implosion of the plane of fuzzy centipedes - which he ended as a swift action, may I add. Unfortunately for him, he missed the significance of not being on said plane while it imploded - yet another reason he was considered an iconic. Heh. I think Harry's going to make his way into my setting official, as the founder of one of the universities in Greyhawk, where they teach Gestalt majors. The football team would be unbeatable, except that they twink themselves out so much with their +32 shoulder pads and full plate uniforms. Encumbrance is not your friend in a running game.
captainswift 02-02-08, 10:21 PM	In all my years of message boarding, this is my first double post. Wow.
Jessica_Morgan 02-03-08, 10:52 AM	I'd like to make a minor protest that not all Gestalt games and characters are for powergaming, munckhin sons of orcs. That is all.
Bull-of-the-Pit 02-03-08, 12:10 PM	A question about this Omniversity...are the student dorms broken down by race, class, or alignment? Seems to me like perhaps a "Hall" for each alignment, with different floors or wings dedicated to groupings of likely majors (combatants wing and courtyard, arcane wing, etc). Just don't try panty-raiding the Evil dorm...and the Chaos dorm is a 24 hour party. Sorry if this has already been discussed...but it might take me a while to work through 14 pages of posts...
captainswift 02-03-08, 12:30 PM	A question about this Omniversity...are the student dorms broken down by race, class, or alignment? Seems to me like perhaps a "Hall" for each alignment, with different floors or wings dedicated to groupings of likely majors (combatants wing and courtyard, arcane wing, etc). Just don't try panty-raiding the Evil dorm...and the Chaos dorm is a 24 hour party. Sorry if this has already been discussed...but it might take me a while to work through 14 pages of posts... In the website version of my setting, I've listed (but not detailed) 23 dorms: five freshman, five sophomore, five midyear, five junior, and five senior, one grad student dorm, one dorm reserved for summer school and spillover, and one dorm for Taint-contaminated students. Other than grade level, I haven't defined anything about what students go where (except that freshman students live in Azer Hall). Overall, that's not very funny, so, meh. Also, to Jessica Morgan: Yes, I agree. However, if you're going to make jokes about Gestalt, that's really the direction to go.
captainswift 02-03-08, 01:19 PM	For Jessica Morgan: Pelorian Crusader The Program: No rest for the wicked, nor for those who fight them. After processing your Certification of Devotion to Pelor, the Divine department will select a handful of the best candidates for this program, where they rigorously train you not to sleep until you've had your righteous vengeance by having devotees of Hextor* poke you with sticks every time you doze off. (*Devotees of Hextor who volunteer receive extra credit, full resurrection benefits under your student health care plan, and a hearty daily smiting.) "Excellent! That's five less students I have to supply beds for! Just put your personal belongings in a closet." --Mr. Roper, Dean of Housing. "At last, no longer bound by... sleep... I can smite Maddie Weber while... she... rests in her nice... warm... bed... "I'M AWAKE!" --Kristina Sunsmile, fourth year human paladin/Pelorian Crusader "Holy cow, look at that second wind. You can run that berk to exhaustion, an' he just keeps goin' without losin' a single foot of movement speed. Now if we could inspire 'im to run without putting an orc assassin at the goal line..." --Coach Klank, head football coach Flick Reaper The Program: Why fight with a scythe? It's ill-balanced, sort of clumsy, takes a lot of elbow room to utilize, so why? Because it looks awesome, obviously. So the best thing to do then, would be to keep your opponents out of melee range. Sound pretty straight-forward? It is! With fighter skill choices, and sharp ability focus, you can take three classes and still meet your major requirements! Sleep in! Spend more time at the Mall! Oh, right, and fight with a scythe! "I thought... Death himself had come... so I rushed forward to embrace him... and was flung away. Again... and again... Why have you forsaken me?" --Kazerobet, 3rd year human Dread Necromancer. "It's a weapon! A weapon, you stupid Druid! I'm not going out there to harvest your... Okay, how much?" --Ne'chini Vanth, third year nezumi Flick Reaper, used up his meal card already... "Oh, I can't get near you. Whatever am I going to do? Oh, I know..." --Maddie Weber, fourth year Drow Cleric. "Yes, yes, you're a spellcaster, and I'm primary melee combatant. You aren't adding a single, new thing to the conversation here." --Ne'chini Vanth. "... Yeah, you're fight. Flamestrike!" --Maddie Weber. Harrowed The Program: You have a monster inside. We can help you tame it. Harness its power. Make it work for you. Because, frankly, we're scared of it, and we don't want you discovering it on your own. "Monster inside? Does a bucket of the Colonel's fried Cockatrice wings count?" --Regdar, fifth year human stomach "The beast hates being caged, see. I take a pretty serious penalty for medium armor, and an even heavier penalty for heavy armor, so I figured the less I was wearing, the happier..." --Aryillia Hart, first year human Harrowed. "Be that as it may, Ms. Hart, until I see your Vow of Nudity certification, you will have to put some pants on." --Professor Morthos "Howdy. Reckon you folks have a Harrowed major goin' on here, an' th' fine folk at Deadlands University sent me t' make sure it conforms to inter-university standards" --Heath Daniels, professor of Harrowed studies, Deadlands University* (*Actually, this Harrowed class doesn't resemble the Deadlands Harrowed terribly much, but I just wanted to do a cross-game system gag)
Jessica_Morgan 02-04-08, 07:33 AM	Captain, you -rock-. You kick eight kinds of ass. And yeah, I figured it wouldn't be like Deadlands - I sorta sprinted with the idea ^_^
The_Shaman 02-05-08, 05:31 PM	I think Harry's going to make his way into my setting official, as the founder of one of the universities in Greyhawk, where they teach Gestalt majors. The football team would be unbeatable, except that they twink themselves out so much with their +32 shoulder pads and full plate uniforms. Encumbrance is not your friend in a running game. :w00t: I'm glad if I helped.
Ravenscroft 04-30-08, 01:16 AM	Just wondering how the campus will be adjusting to 4th Edition? :D Or will you maintain the existing campus and simply add an annex?
Lyinginbedmon 04-30-08, 07:24 AM	Half of what you learn in medical school is outdated by the time you leave, I think Sigil Prep will be fine. Besides, you'd need a Flayerspawn Beholder to teach the class, in order to fully simulate the sheer horror of 4th Edition.
captainswift 04-30-08, 12:31 PM	Just wondering how the campus will be adjusting to 4th Edition? :D Or will you maintain the existing campus and simply add an annex? The game I'm running will remain 3.5 for the foreseeable future. However, my web site will start making 4e jokes as soon as the books are in hand.