Chosen of Haela Brightaxe [Archive] - Wizards Community

Chosen of Haela Brightaxe [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Green Elven Vampire
12-23-07, 04:05 PM Chosen of Haela Brightaxe

Also known as The Lord/Lady of the Fray

its a template that can be added to any Dwarf. A Chosen of Haela Brightaxe uses the character's statistics and special abilities except as noted below.

BONUS SPELLS (Sp): Constant~~ Magic weapon, Entropic shield, Magic Vestments. At will~~ Protection from elements, Glyph of warding. 5/day:~~ Stone Tell, Break Enchantment. 3/day~~ Blade Barrier, Protection from spells. 1/day~~ Power word Kill, Summon Monster 9.

Immunities (Ex): The Chosen is immune to poisons of all kinds and receives a +2 bonus against saves from enchantment spells.

Haela's Battle dance (su): The chosen begins a ancient dwarven dance as her foes advance on her. If she faces one or two opponents all their attacks are made at -10 and their damage rolls have a -5 penalty. If she faces three, four or five opponents all their attack rolls are made at -5 and they recieve a -3 to damage rolls. If she faces six, seven or eight opponents all their attacks are at -2 but damage is normal. Any successful attack on the chosen while she is in battle does half damage if she is wielding a weapon. This ability can be used as many times a day equal to her Con modifier + 2, and lasts as long as she continues her battle dance.

Haela's Damage reduction (Ex): The chosen gains DR 10/+5 vs. giants, orcs, goblins, hobgoblins, ogres, bugbears, and other monstrous humanoids in the giantkin and goblinkin subtype.

Detect Weapons (Sp): This ability works the same as a detect magic spell except it detects concealed, invisible, and improvised weapons that have been used to harm or carried with intent to harm. This ability works constantly and has a line of sight range.

Haela's battle smile (Su): This ability gives the chosen's weapon a threat range of 16-20/x3. This ability can be used as many times a day equal to her total character level.

Saves: The character adds + 1 as a bonus to all saving throws. Also a +2 bonus to all saves when actively participating in melee combat.

Abilities: Increase from the character as follows: Strength
+8, Constitution +4.

Skills: Intimidate, Bluff and Sense Motive are class skills, regardless of the character's class.

Feats: (You gain these feats automatically without meeting their prerequisites) Improved cleave, Bull-headed, Blooded.

Climate/Terrain: Same as the character.
Organization: Same as the character, But must be a devoted follower of Haela Brightaxe.
Challenge Rating: Same as the character +4.
Alignment: CG, CN, LG, LN
Treasure: Same as the character.
Advancement: Same as the character
Kenzuki
12-23-07, 04:29 PM Great job there mate. I was wondering do you think you could create a Chosen of Bhaal or Jergal template perhaps hrmmm? I've got some ideas I want to explore but crafting templates aren't my specialty.
Green Elven Vampire
12-23-07, 11:19 PM Great job there mate. I was wondering do you think you could create a Chosen of Bhaal or Jergal template perhaps hrmmm? I've got some ideas I want to explore but crafting templates aren't my specialty.

Thank you Kenzuki. I'll see what I can do with your request.
Bullet06320
12-24-07, 12:29 AM Now think dwarvin BattleRager with this template, oh the fun
Alkasyn
12-24-07, 10:13 AM How long does the battle smile last?
Green Elven Vampire
12-24-07, 11:17 AM How long does the battle smile last?
Ohh yeah, I forgot to mention that huh, lol. Let's say as many rounds equal to your Con. modifier. Any suggestions?
Alkasyn
12-24-07, 10:18 PM Ohh yeah, I forgot to mention that huh, lol. Let's say as many rounds equal to your Con. modifier. Any suggestions?

Might make the class a bit too powerful, if all the skills are based on one stat.
Hanali-in-Love
12-26-07, 02:11 AM What a nice template. I always liked Haela, too bad WoTc killed her off for 4E.
Bullet06320
12-27-07, 12:58 AM Might make the class a bit too powerful, if all the skills are based on one stat.

For most dwarves, Con is important regardless of class so it makes the most sense
Alkasyn
12-27-07, 12:05 PM For most dwarves, Con is important regardless of class so it makes the most sense

I agree, but mechanically-wise, it mightm ake the class a bit too overpowered. That's why, imo, basing some of the sp on different stats is justified.
Hanali-in-Love
12-27-07, 08:56 PM Good points by both of you. I would still stick with Con. but we'll see what GeV thinks.
Green Elven Vampire
12-28-07, 10:42 PM I will stick with Con, being that it's the favored Dwarven ability.
Suin Bahhar
01-01-08, 11:28 AM This template needs a higher CR modifier, its very powerfull. Now a commoner with this template can harass a 5 level party with powerword kill and summon monster 9?!? I say axe those two abilities. Or replace them with true resurrection and attraction (empathy?) and up the CR adjustment to +6.
Alkasyn
01-01-08, 07:33 PM This template needs a higher CR modifier, its very powerfull. Now a commoner with this template can harass a 5 level party with powerword kill and summon monster 9?!? I say axe those two abilities. Or replace them with true resurrection and attraction (empathy?) and up the CR adjustment to +6.

I concur, but aren't Chosen templates powerful on purpose??
Green Elven Vampire
02-24-08, 02:59 AM I concur, but aren't Chosen templates powerful on purpose??

I guess it depends on the DM.
Green Elven Vampire
07-21-08, 04:48 AM This template needs a higher CR modifier, its very powerfull. Now a commoner with this template can harass a 5 level party with powerword kill and summon monster 9?!? I say axe those two abilities. Or replace them with true resurrection and attraction (empathy?) and up the CR adjustment to +6.

C'mon, in all honesty.... how often in game terms with your PC party does a commoner become a proxy or Chosen? Good point nonetheless! Our GM and when I DM the standard CR for a PC within the game to possibly become a Chosen is around 8 or 9'th level if lucky. NPC's such as Mystra's Chosen or Fzoul , or Cadderly in fact are only information *****s, giving the PC's a maxim situation in which the NPC Chosen don't get involved.

Too bad this Goddess is dead now in 4ED!!!!! Just a casual retcon in the new FR we're being force fed with the delivery of 4ED.
Hanali-in-Love
08-07-08, 05:58 PM WHAT? this goddess is dead? who killed her, what happened and why? i have not a computer in many months and i am currently playing a battle matron of Haela for the past 5 months in our 3.5E campaign.
Lord Karsus
08-07-08, 06:31 PM WHAT? this goddess is dead? who killed her, what happened and why? i have not a computer in many months and i am currently playing a battle matron of Haela for the past 5 months in our 3.5E campaign.

-It is mentioned on the last page of AGHotR. She perished in a battle against Deep Duerra and Laduguer.
Hanali-in-Love
08-07-08, 07:42 PM -It is mentioned on the last page of AGHotR. She perished in a battle against Deep Duerra and Laduguer.

what do you suggest i do now with my pc?
Lord Karsus
08-07-08, 08:03 PM what do you suggest i do now with my pc?

-Ignore that. ;)
Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
08-07-08, 08:33 PM WHAT? this goddess is dead? who killed her, what happened and why? i have not a computer in many months and i am currently playing a battle matron of Haela for the past 5 months in our 3.5E campaign.

You don't have to change anything in your game if you don't want to.
MerrikCale
08-08-08, 10:00 PM You don't have to change anything in your game if you don't want to.

No you don't, but it just feel the same does it?
Green Elven Vampire
08-09-08, 03:48 PM No you don't, but it just feel the same does it?
I just completely ignore anything 4ED
MerrikCale
08-09-08, 11:59 PM I just completely ignore anything 4ED

I suppose but it bums me out, knowing what stupidity we see
Green Elven Vampire
08-10-08, 02:23 PM I suppose but it bums me out, knowing what stupidity we see

Stupid is, as stupid 4ED does!
Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
08-11-08, 12:34 PM No you don't, but it just feel the same does it?

It doesn't feel the same, but what else can one do? Use the new changes or don't, then continue on with the game.:)
MerrikCale
08-11-08, 04:48 PM It doesn't feel the same, but what else can one do? Use the new changes or don't, then continue on with the game.:)

I miss the Realms though
Green Elven Vampire
08-15-08, 10:15 AM I miss the Realms though

As far as I'm concerned 4ED doesn't even exist!
Green Elven Vampire
11-30-08, 12:08 PM Updated with 2 vamped abilities

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Green Elven Vampire 12-23-07, 04:05 PM	Chosen of Haela Brightaxe Also known as The Lord/Lady of the Fray its a template that can be added to any Dwarf. A Chosen of Haela Brightaxe uses the character's statistics and special abilities except as noted below. BONUS SPELLS (Sp): Constant~~ Magic weapon, Entropic shield, Magic Vestments. At will~~ Protection from elements, Glyph of warding. 5/day:~~ Stone Tell, Break Enchantment. 3/day~~ Blade Barrier, Protection from spells. 1/day~~ Power word Kill, Summon Monster 9. Immunities (Ex): The Chosen is immune to poisons of all kinds and receives a +2 bonus against saves from enchantment spells. Haela's Battle dance (su): The chosen begins a ancient dwarven dance as her foes advance on her. If she faces one or two opponents all their attacks are made at -10 and their damage rolls have a -5 penalty. If she faces three, four or five opponents all their attack rolls are made at -5 and they recieve a -3 to damage rolls. If she faces six, seven or eight opponents all their attacks are at -2 but damage is normal. Any successful attack on the chosen while she is in battle does half damage if she is wielding a weapon. This ability can be used as many times a day equal to her Con modifier + 2, and lasts as long as she continues her battle dance. Haela's Damage reduction (Ex): The chosen gains DR 10/+5 vs. giants, orcs, goblins, hobgoblins, ogres, bugbears, and other monstrous humanoids in the giantkin and goblinkin subtype. Detect Weapons (Sp): This ability works the same as a detect magic spell except it detects concealed, invisible, and improvised weapons that have been used to harm or carried with intent to harm. This ability works constantly and has a line of sight range. Haela's battle smile (Su): This ability gives the chosen's weapon a threat range of 16-20/x3. This ability can be used as many times a day equal to her total character level. Saves: The character adds + 1 as a bonus to all saving throws. Also a +2 bonus to all saves when actively participating in melee combat. Abilities: Increase from the character as follows: Strength +8, Constitution +4. Skills: Intimidate, Bluff and Sense Motive are class skills, regardless of the character's class. Feats: (You gain these feats automatically without meeting their prerequisites) Improved cleave, Bull-headed, Blooded. Climate/Terrain: Same as the character. Organization: Same as the character, But must be a devoted follower of Haela Brightaxe. Challenge Rating: Same as the character +4. Alignment: CG, CN, LG, LN Treasure: Same as the character. Advancement: Same as the character
Kenzuki 12-23-07, 04:29 PM	Great job there mate. I was wondering do you think you could create a Chosen of Bhaal or Jergal template perhaps hrmmm? I've got some ideas I want to explore but crafting templates aren't my specialty.
Green Elven Vampire 12-23-07, 11:19 PM	Great job there mate. I was wondering do you think you could create a Chosen of Bhaal or Jergal template perhaps hrmmm? I've got some ideas I want to explore but crafting templates aren't my specialty. Thank you Kenzuki. I'll see what I can do with your request.
Bullet06320 12-24-07, 12:29 AM	Now think dwarvin BattleRager with this template, oh the fun
Alkasyn 12-24-07, 10:13 AM	How long does the battle smile last?
Green Elven Vampire 12-24-07, 11:17 AM	How long does the battle smile last? Ohh yeah, I forgot to mention that huh, lol. Let's say as many rounds equal to your Con. modifier. Any suggestions?
Alkasyn 12-24-07, 10:18 PM	Ohh yeah, I forgot to mention that huh, lol. Let's say as many rounds equal to your Con. modifier. Any suggestions? Might make the class a bit too powerful, if all the skills are based on one stat.
Hanali-in-Love 12-26-07, 02:11 AM	What a nice template. I always liked Haela, too bad WoTc killed her off for 4E.
Bullet06320 12-27-07, 12:58 AM	Might make the class a bit too powerful, if all the skills are based on one stat. For most dwarves, Con is important regardless of class so it makes the most sense
Alkasyn 12-27-07, 12:05 PM	For most dwarves, Con is important regardless of class so it makes the most sense I agree, but mechanically-wise, it mightm ake the class a bit too overpowered. That's why, imo, basing some of the sp on different stats is justified.
Hanali-in-Love 12-27-07, 08:56 PM	Good points by both of you. I would still stick with Con. but we'll see what GeV thinks.
Green Elven Vampire 12-28-07, 10:42 PM	I will stick with Con, being that it's the favored Dwarven ability.
Suin Bahhar 01-01-08, 11:28 AM	This template needs a higher CR modifier, its very powerfull. Now a commoner with this template can harass a 5 level party with powerword kill and summon monster 9?!? I say axe those two abilities. Or replace them with true resurrection and attraction (empathy?) and up the CR adjustment to +6.
Alkasyn 01-01-08, 07:33 PM	This template needs a higher CR modifier, its very powerfull. Now a commoner with this template can harass a 5 level party with powerword kill and summon monster 9?!? I say axe those two abilities. Or replace them with true resurrection and attraction (empathy?) and up the CR adjustment to +6. I concur, but aren't Chosen templates powerful on purpose??
Green Elven Vampire 02-24-08, 02:59 AM	I concur, but aren't Chosen templates powerful on purpose?? I guess it depends on the DM.
Green Elven Vampire 07-21-08, 04:48 AM	This template needs a higher CR modifier, its very powerfull. Now a commoner with this template can harass a 5 level party with powerword kill and summon monster 9?!? I say axe those two abilities. Or replace them with true resurrection and attraction (empathy?) and up the CR adjustment to +6. C'mon, in all honesty.... how often in game terms with your PC party does a commoner become a proxy or Chosen? Good point nonetheless! Our GM and when I DM the standard CR for a PC within the game to possibly become a Chosen is around 8 or 9'th level if lucky. NPC's such as Mystra's Chosen or Fzoul , or Cadderly in fact are only information *****s, giving the PC's a maxim situation in which the NPC Chosen don't get involved. Too bad this Goddess is dead now in 4ED!!!!! Just a casual retcon in the new FR we're being force fed with the delivery of 4ED.
Hanali-in-Love 08-07-08, 05:58 PM	WHAT? this goddess is dead? who killed her, what happened and why? i have not a computer in many months and i am currently playing a battle matron of Haela for the past 5 months in our 3.5E campaign.
Lord Karsus 08-07-08, 06:31 PM	WHAT? this goddess is dead? who killed her, what happened and why? i have not a computer in many months and i am currently playing a battle matron of Haela for the past 5 months in our 3.5E campaign. -It is mentioned on the last page of AGHotR. She perished in a battle against Deep Duerra and Laduguer.
Hanali-in-Love 08-07-08, 07:42 PM	-It is mentioned on the last page of AGHotR. She perished in a battle against Deep Duerra and Laduguer. what do you suggest i do now with my pc?
Lord Karsus 08-07-08, 08:03 PM	what do you suggest i do now with my pc? -Ignore that. ;)
Rinonalyrna Fathomlin 08-07-08, 08:33 PM	WHAT? this goddess is dead? who killed her, what happened and why? i have not a computer in many months and i am currently playing a battle matron of Haela for the past 5 months in our 3.5E campaign. You don't have to change anything in your game if you don't want to.
MerrikCale 08-08-08, 10:00 PM	You don't have to change anything in your game if you don't want to. No you don't, but it just feel the same does it?
Green Elven Vampire 08-09-08, 03:48 PM	No you don't, but it just feel the same does it? I just completely ignore anything 4ED
MerrikCale 08-09-08, 11:59 PM	I just completely ignore anything 4ED I suppose but it bums me out, knowing what stupidity we see
Green Elven Vampire 08-10-08, 02:23 PM	I suppose but it bums me out, knowing what stupidity we see Stupid is, as stupid 4ED does!
Rinonalyrna Fathomlin 08-11-08, 12:34 PM	No you don't, but it just feel the same does it? It doesn't feel the same, but what else can one do? Use the new changes or don't, then continue on with the game.:)
MerrikCale 08-11-08, 04:48 PM	It doesn't feel the same, but what else can one do? Use the new changes or don't, then continue on with the game.:) I miss the Realms though
Green Elven Vampire 08-15-08, 10:15 AM	I miss the Realms though As far as I'm concerned 4ED doesn't even exist!
Green Elven Vampire 11-30-08, 12:08 PM	Updated with 2 vamped abilities