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Trials of the Angelsworn [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Stormbrand
04-24-07, 02:44 PM My favourite character at present is an Aasimar Paladin, unofficially exiled from his homeland for challenging an abuse of power from his Duke's soldiers, follows the 'teachings of angels' as opposed to any god, and is gradually becoming an Angel himself (human -> Aasimar -> Half-celestial progression).

Yes, I have a say in the plot, and can make suggestions for quests that would interest me. One thing I wish to demonstrate is the sheer virtue and integrity - the reason he is becoming an angel.

While the character is inspiring in his kindness and integrity, progression as an Angelsworn would require some serious tests. So I am looking for interesting 'tests of virtue' for the character, and quests which suitably demonstrate the extent of his integrity.
Terjon of the Blue Rose
04-28-07, 03:09 AM Love Aasimar. Quickly growing to hate paladins. Still you want test and not paladin bg so lets give it some thought.

The test of hunger - Will he give what he can not afford to lose? Will he give freely and completely or only so much as is strictly needed?
Suggestions include: Water in the desert. Bread on a deserted island.

The test of love - Will he save a stranger over a friend or loved one? Can he save both?
Suggestions include: Sister or Mother in distant land is struggling and can hold off for but a short time while close at hand people are suffering now.

The test of faith - Does he believe that things happen for a reason? Does he believe in himself? Does he believe in the inherent goodness of those around him?
Suggestions include: The suffering of a great personal loss. Challenges which seem to be beyond his skill or which require skills he does not possess (he may call upon his allies but the trial should be presented to him).

There are a few off the top of my head for ya. Lemme know if they help.
Stormbrand
04-29-07, 02:24 AM Love Aasimar. Quickly growing to hate paladins. Still you want test and not paladin bg so lets give it some thought.

The test of hunger - Will he give what he can not afford to lose? Will he give freely and completely or only so much as is strictly needed?
Suggestions include: Water in the desert. Bread on a deserted island.

The test of love - Will he save a stranger over a friend or loved one? Can he save both?
Suggestions include: Sister or Mother in distant land is struggling and can hold off for but a short time while close at hand people are suffering now.

The test of faith - Does he believe that things happen for a reason? Does he believe in himself? Does he believe in the inherent goodness of those around him?
Suggestions include: The suffering of a great personal loss. Challenges which seem to be beyond his skill or which require skills he does not possess (he may call upon his allies but the trial should be presented to him).

There are a few off the top of my head for ya. Lemme know if they help.

Nice ideas, ideally a little more specific. Any info which would help you with ideas?
Terjon of the Blue Rose
04-29-07, 03:45 AM Mostly they just need to be taylored to the character.

for example for the test of hunger is there some specific item he would be loathe to give up? preferably its something that would be important to someone of much lower level who could not really return the favor.

In the test of love its a case of who is important to him.

The test of faith depends on his beliefs and the beliefs of the god he serves. works best if there is a contradiction between personal and dogmatic.
Terjon of the Blue Rose
04-29-07, 07:07 AM Looking back on your background I do have one suggestion. You were never legally exiled from your homeland right? So most likely things were just made extremely difficult for you as a result of your constantly making yourself a nuisance and trying to force the duke to a more just system of law. Try going back and let the locals (both law and civilian) deride and attack you.

The duke has probably slandered your name to keep it from becoming a source of inspiration to local rebellion. The guard knows you will not attack them unless you catch them in the act of harming someone else. And the locals think you fled them in their time of need and now see you leading the care-free life of an edventurer (we both know its not care-free but all they get to see is the gold and staying at an inn every night).

You would certainly can defend yourself from physical attacks but the insults and poor treatment that result from the duke's slander of your person and more general resentment of your having a far easier life must be tolerated. Have the DM force you into a position where you must physically defend someone who has greviously insulted your honor as a paladin.
Stormbrand
04-29-07, 02:22 PM Actually, I will link you to the more clear title.

Here. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=836784)
Terjon of the Blue Rose
04-29-07, 11:19 PM Okay. Not sure where unofficially exiled comes in after the other thread. With what I saw there the best I can offer is this for now.

The Noble you challenged is still furious. He know that you are beyond reproach so instead he is targetting your cohort. You must take on your cohort's punishment after he is arrested on trumped up charges. This means time in the stocks being jeered at by the peasentry.

Your character probably isn't too upset over this but while he is incapacitated the follower is killed (or severely injured) in prison. You know the Noble is responsable but have no proof and your cohort can't provide you with an ID (depending on how evil your Noble is even speak with dead might not work).

The challenge is for you to now avoid using your holy power for retribution rather than justice. You must seek out proof and see the Noble held accountable rather than seeking direct revenge. You may even have to take on responsability for the cohorts widow.
boggler65
04-30-07, 06:35 AM How about,

Test of Temper:
Character must resolve at least one encounter where the EL equals or exceeds his class level, without resorting for violence.
Example: Character is in a tavern, and the local tough calls him out, but despite repeated insults and blows he refuses to fight the man.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Stormbrand 04-24-07, 02:44 PM	My favourite character at present is an Aasimar Paladin, unofficially exiled from his homeland for challenging an abuse of power from his Duke's soldiers, follows the 'teachings of angels' as opposed to any god, and is gradually becoming an Angel himself (human -> Aasimar -> Half-celestial progression). Yes, I have a say in the plot, and can make suggestions for quests that would interest me. One thing I wish to demonstrate is the sheer virtue and integrity - the reason he is becoming an angel. While the character is inspiring in his kindness and integrity, progression as an Angelsworn would require some serious tests. So I am looking for interesting 'tests of virtue' for the character, and quests which suitably demonstrate the extent of his integrity.
Terjon of the Blue Rose 04-28-07, 03:09 AM	Love Aasimar. Quickly growing to hate paladins. Still you want test and not paladin bg so lets give it some thought. The test of hunger - Will he give what he can not afford to lose? Will he give freely and completely or only so much as is strictly needed? Suggestions include: Water in the desert. Bread on a deserted island. The test of love - Will he save a stranger over a friend or loved one? Can he save both? Suggestions include: Sister or Mother in distant land is struggling and can hold off for but a short time while close at hand people are suffering now. The test of faith - Does he believe that things happen for a reason? Does he believe in himself? Does he believe in the inherent goodness of those around him? Suggestions include: The suffering of a great personal loss. Challenges which seem to be beyond his skill or which require skills he does not possess (he may call upon his allies but the trial should be presented to him). There are a few off the top of my head for ya. Lemme know if they help.
Stormbrand 04-29-07, 02:24 AM	Love Aasimar. Quickly growing to hate paladins. Still you want test and not paladin bg so lets give it some thought. The test of hunger - Will he give what he can not afford to lose? Will he give freely and completely or only so much as is strictly needed? Suggestions include: Water in the desert. Bread on a deserted island. The test of love - Will he save a stranger over a friend or loved one? Can he save both? Suggestions include: Sister or Mother in distant land is struggling and can hold off for but a short time while close at hand people are suffering now. The test of faith - Does he believe that things happen for a reason? Does he believe in himself? Does he believe in the inherent goodness of those around him? Suggestions include: The suffering of a great personal loss. Challenges which seem to be beyond his skill or which require skills he does not possess (he may call upon his allies but the trial should be presented to him). There are a few off the top of my head for ya. Lemme know if they help. Nice ideas, ideally a little more specific. Any info which would help you with ideas?
Terjon of the Blue Rose 04-29-07, 03:45 AM	Mostly they just need to be taylored to the character. for example for the test of hunger is there some specific item he would be loathe to give up? preferably its something that would be important to someone of much lower level who could not really return the favor. In the test of love its a case of who is important to him. The test of faith depends on his beliefs and the beliefs of the god he serves. works best if there is a contradiction between personal and dogmatic.
Terjon of the Blue Rose 04-29-07, 07:07 AM	Looking back on your background I do have one suggestion. You were never legally exiled from your homeland right? So most likely things were just made extremely difficult for you as a result of your constantly making yourself a nuisance and trying to force the duke to a more just system of law. Try going back and let the locals (both law and civilian) deride and attack you. The duke has probably slandered your name to keep it from becoming a source of inspiration to local rebellion. The guard knows you will not attack them unless you catch them in the act of harming someone else. And the locals think you fled them in their time of need and now see you leading the care-free life of an edventurer (we both know its not care-free but all they get to see is the gold and staying at an inn every night). You would certainly can defend yourself from physical attacks but the insults and poor treatment that result from the duke's slander of your person and more general resentment of your having a far easier life must be tolerated. Have the DM force you into a position where you must physically defend someone who has greviously insulted your honor as a paladin.
Stormbrand 04-29-07, 02:22 PM	Actually, I will link you to the more clear title. Here. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=836784)
Terjon of the Blue Rose 04-29-07, 11:19 PM	Okay. Not sure where unofficially exiled comes in after the other thread. With what I saw there the best I can offer is this for now. The Noble you challenged is still furious. He know that you are beyond reproach so instead he is targetting your cohort. You must take on your cohort's punishment after he is arrested on trumped up charges. This means time in the stocks being jeered at by the peasentry. Your character probably isn't too upset over this but while he is incapacitated the follower is killed (or severely injured) in prison. You know the Noble is responsable but have no proof and your cohort can't provide you with an ID (depending on how evil your Noble is even speak with dead might not work). The challenge is for you to now avoid using your holy power for retribution rather than justice. You must seek out proof and see the Noble held accountable rather than seeking direct revenge. You may even have to take on responsability for the cohorts widow.
boggler65 04-30-07, 06:35 AM	How about, Test of Temper: Character must resolve at least one encounter where the EL equals or exceeds his class level, without resorting for violence. Example: Character is in a tavern, and the local tough calls him out, but despite repeated insults and blows he refuses to fight the man.