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Mad Daerek 12-13-04, 08:35 PM	Yo man, here it is. Anybody else this may help your campaign world. This is a sample organization I have created. Talius’ Organization and Overview Talius Stoneleaf: Gray elf, 32nd level wizard. This is my main antagonist. This character is from off planet. I started him before we started playing Forgotten Realms. Recently, he transformed himself into a lich. Insanely evil and coldly calculating, he seeks nothing short of worldwide domination. Whether that is through violence or subterfuge, it doesn’t matter. He has spies and operatives throughout. He is known as a generous employer with bottomless resources to his allies and hirelings. To his enemies he is nothing short of pure evil. In our campaign world he had freed some Phaerim and Anauroch is in chaos. He has set his sights on eliminating the Zhent leadership and consuming their organization. He has killed many chosen of Mystra and has assembled a gigantic undead army that rivals Szasstam’s. Currently, he is waging a battle to assume leadership and financial control of Skullport. He plans on making it into a spaceport/spelljamming port. His forces and those listed below are starting to assemble in the Giants Plain, forming a huge base camp. A most unfortunate thing for adventurers to run into. Subordinates: Allies who have sworn allegiance. Most characters are not detailed with classes. I don’t want my PC’s knowing that info so make up yourself if you want to sample this. 1) Damian “The Wolf” Sorrowind: 21st level. Talius’ main general and bodyguard. Commands 15 10th level fighters nicknamed The Wolfpack. Also has 3 mindraped Beholders who assist him. 2) Zack Flanigan: 15th level Spymaster. Located in Waterdeep. Main duties include spying on Thayan enclaves, collecting any info relevant to Talius, procuring deals and securing dealings associated with Skullport. 3) Garulth: Malaugrym-12th level. Has dungeon compound near Baldur’s Gate in the Forest of Wyrms. Dungeon is already drawn. In Baldur’s Gate folder. Commands 20 malaugryms and 2 moderately leveled lieutenants 4) Garith Victor: Female Ex-Harper 10th level. Located and working with malaugryms and Garulth. Broke off from the Harpers after Talius “persuaded” her to join him. 5) Ursola Usarov: Female vampire. Has compound near Archwood just north of Archenbridge. Commands small army of undead on loan from ally, rumored Talius, and has a half-golem named Vladislov. 6) Versonius Venutius: 22nd level. Is main priest in temple of Bane. Temple is located in the Giants Plain near Troll mountains, east of Eshpurta. The temple has a slave population of 500 who are treated relatively well for slaves but live in constant fear between beatings and execution for dissenters and ritual sacrifices. Versonius commands one third of the military might in Eshpurta. Also, he owns many mines in the Troll Mountains. These mines are protected by a troll army. The troll leader has solid alliance with Versonius. Versonius owns many business ventures in Eshpurta that finance his army and let him live a very plush existence. Note: Talius has convinced Versonius to join him by no evil means. They met shortly after Talius’ transformation into a lich. Temple consists of following: a) 10 Warpriests led by Xyphosian Alabaster b) 40 Templars c) 500 Infantry d) 200 Mounted Cavalry e) 350 Charioteers f) 150 Archers g) 8 Warmachines 7) Xyphosian Alabaster: 16th level. Second in command next to Versonius. Both men aren’t not known as being merciful. 8) Holg: 15th level. Commands orc army and tribe. Consists of following: a) 1000 infantry b) 500 worg mounted cavalry c) 250 javelin soldiers d) 20 clerics e) 100 barbarians Holg has a brother named Gagrebellok. 9) Gagrebellok: 10th level orc scout. Commands a small unit: a) 5 rangers b) 3 fighters c) 1 cleric Gagrebellok and his unit, The Shadows and Pain, are experienced reconnaissance and skirmishers. They disrupt troop movement and supply lines with stealthy precision. 10) Brashok: 20th level Bugear. Commands an advanced bandit tribe named The Frighteners. They also are able to mount up. They keep a reserve of 500-600 worgs with them. a) 300 infantry b) 100 archers c) 100 figher rogues 11) Grumlock: 15th level ogre mage. Commands tribe of Ogre barbarians. a) 150 fighters b) 100 barbarians c) 5 ogre mages 12) Thunderclash Hammerfist: Titan. Talius met Thunderclash and their desire to rule blossomed into a mutual relationship and alliance. He is one of Talius’ most trusted subordinates next to Damian.
75RD Drum Clip 12-13-04, 09:39 PM	Nice set up and break down there man. As for my main protaganist. It shall be the Shades soon here. The Shades leadership break down is shown in the Lords of Darkness book. The Shades longterm goal is to reclaim and repopulate their former Netheril holdings by any means required. Currently their short term goal, the City of Shades is floating above The Fallen Lands, providing support to an ongoing excavation of a Ruins, upon completion the Shades shall seek to drive out the remaining Phaerimm presence as well as any other opposition. Once that has been achieved the Shades shall place a permanent settlement their and then move the City of Shades over the next objective, which shall be more Ruins to be reclaimed.
EatFlan 12-14-04, 01:25 AM	Dungeons & Dragons & Spaceliches oh my! it caaamee from oooouter spaaaace....
Vharuck 12-14-04, 03:46 AM	A little too epic for my taste, but a very well done organization. I applaud you, good sire, and may actually nab this someday and reduce the levels a bit. :tiphat:
75RD Drum Clip 12-20-04, 07:10 PM	-Nitania The Naked Necromancer is level 30/drow/ and her forces: Current location is somewhere in the western Galena Mountains after fleeing the area of Zhentil Keep upon the Zhentarims return. Currently Nitania's has a 5th lvl Ranger Minotuar and a Entropic Reaper(Libris Mortis), along with an undisclosed amount of undead of varying types. Also she has managed to bully some Goblins and Bugbears into serving her. -Paltien Longclaw is level 18/dragonkin/ and his Forces: Current location, Malice's old compound near the ruins of the Citadel of the Raven. Paltien is served by Lauresla who is level 11/dragonkin/ and 39 base dragonkins. Also Paltien has 2,965 Hobgoblins serving under is Banner to Tiamat since acquiring the Alter. -Corrine of the Spiderkissers is level 29/drow/ and her forces: Current location is around Shadowdale somewhere underground. She is faithfully served by her 9 Judicators of 16th level. She is also served by Valbrennia who is a level 12. Her House totals over 2500 members, with about half considered Active Duty. -The Phaerimm: Currently, somewhere(I know, but you don't yet!) in the Anuaroch Desert. They are currently led by the Elder Phaerimm Cantrillis who is level 25. Other Elder Phaerimm are Tvemitch who is level 22 and Zanthos who is level 20. Thanks to Talios freeing them and then killing a good number by sabatoging their Ship there are over 250 Phaerimm about, with 7 more Elders still "lost" with more of their lesser kin. The others are searching for their lost brethren. -The Zhentarim: Led by Manshoon who is level 25. Since the Death of Fzoul, another Cleric has risen from the ranks. He is Murrell Deinthrop who is level 25. The General of the Army is a Deadly Fighter named Thirym Bolligard who is level 25. The leader of their battlemages is a man called the Battlemaster who is level 20. Another notable figure is Marilyn Anschultz who is level 10, along with Gregory Veros who is level 8. The Zhentarim has well over 5,000 soldiers and more than 1,000 casters of various sorts. After having sold their holdings at Darkhold to the Shades, the Zhents are consolidating the forces, making it rather difficult to give an accurate number until I have all my books. -Tendathoric the Doppleganger is level 18. Current location is Ashabensford. He is currently served by or has hired the following. Kareth the Drow is level 12, Vashar of Shadowdale is level 15, Glaris Kempfur is also Level 15, also there is Beaschal the Gnome who is level 16. Tendathoric as you know has a "God" complex of sorts and he is hard at work trying to attain the height of his power in order to become immortal. -The Shades: Currently the City of Shades is floating over The Fallen Lands supporting an excuvation and reclaimation of an Netherese site. I have Lord Shadow drawn at 45 level. Hadrhune is level 20. General Luskovar is level 20. Captain Belder is level 12. and Stavin McCllure (shade hopeful) is level 20. Currently the City of Shades of boasts a population of over 29,000. Around 10% of whom are Shades. This population does not take into account slaves or prisoners. The Lords of Darkness book you are borrowing details more about the Shades Leadership and who is in it. Feel free to use some of them. -Larloch, I drew up at level 35. He is located at Warlocks Crypt. He now has a flying tower flying(Talios had been in it once as it flew over Zhentil Keep) above the site. He is supported by a Horde of undead and many Liches who will not hesitate to kill any and all who disturb their master. Larloch is currently busy at work creating his Unlife's work. An Artifact...... -The Lich Queen. I have her drawn up at level 35+. She is supported and served by the Githyanki--though their service and support is not given "freely". Their numbers are nearly impossible to quote, but as you know, on her Zaratan Base, she had a few thousand living Githyanki and many Githyanki Liches along with the Demi-Lich whose relationship to the Lich Queen is unknown. She is currently back in the Astral Plane after being driven out of the Prime by Elminster and Laeral--though when she left she accidentally took them with her. This sums up what I have planned and ready in varying degrees. More in the pot cookin.... :devil:
Mad Daerek 12-20-04, 08:23 PM	Sweet, with all these baddies we should have no problem finding trouble for our PC's to stumble upon. Gods help them if they do... I am glad we have good a little outnumbered. This should prove most beneficial to our campaign. It seemed like the current realm was just a little too balanced but now it ain"t. Ha ha ha. See ya'round
75RD Drum Clip 12-20-04, 09:10 PM	When I put it all in print, it certainly does seem like a lot. Perhaps next I shall detail the forces of Good. And then Neutrality.
75RD Drum Clip 01-21-05, 05:22 PM	I am bout 3/5th done drawing up and filling in the second page of a section of Myth Drannor. Thus far, it is shaping up as the most deadly place in terms of "local" creatures I have drawn up yet, this does not take into account random encounters. This campaign could be approached many ways. If a good party does it, the mission might be as simple as search and destroy in terms of RP since many of the "locals" are far from good and not likely to play nicely. A mixed or evil party might approach this very differently. Some nice riches as expected lie undiscovered or in the domain of locals. A good party to effectively enter and survive any appreciable amount of time would certainly need to be mid to high level. Low levels can enter of course.....:devil: Evil and neutral parties it really depends on RP. Potential for allies exist, as does the chance to be a meal or short term entertainment.
Mad Daerek 02-16-05, 02:31 AM	Just need class breakdown and level of the characters we decided on the other day. It will help me tailor some random encounter adventures and campaign adventures. Keep me posted on any characters you want to play in the future. Still determining who I would use as PC's only. I have my big party adventure planned. I will also have something planned for Braden next time we game. As well as for your other guys. Let me know who you feel like playing. See ya'round
75RD Drum Clip 02-16-05, 08:20 PM	Oereicht Branchar: Gnome: Rogue 7th, Spellfire Weilder 10th. Melsheena: Gloaming: Sorceress 16th. Kregan:Human: Rogue 3rd, Wizard 5th, Arcane Trickster 4th caster level 9th. Grrakhas Blue Petal: Grey Elf: Fighter 4th, Wizard 4th. Duk Mi fist: Human: Monk 9th + his exalted feats from the BoED. Elkronost: Human: Cleric of Tyr 8th. Branna: Human: Cleric of Lathander 5th, Master of Radiance 5th. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good chance I will roll up a dedicated fighter type, just not sure what yet.
Mad Daerek 02-28-05, 01:11 AM	Valuable info: We will probably need to roleplay some of the Zhent stuff, eh? Also he is my PC list. Feb. 27th, 2005. Szasstam has consolidated power and is forming humanoid armies to go to war with Aglarond. It is his plan to expand Thay’s border and conquest the surrounding lands until he controls all. Talius is assembling spies to infiltrate the Dalelands and Western Heartlands in preparation for conquest. He also seeks to destroy the Simbul. He will attempt to form a truce with the Zhents. He has already formed an uneasy truce with Szastam and wishes to kill her as a proof of “friendship”. As a token of faith Szasstam rewarded Talious with a generous gift of undead. These are guys I am willing to play. If I use any new guys I've made I'll keep them NPC's. 1. Phoebe Yarron 5 hexblade nuetral, Oghma 2. Wade Dugan 2 rogue, 6 fighter 2 justiciar chaotic good, Tymora 3. Rugalon 5 fighter spellfire wielder, chaotic good 4. Thadius 6 wizard. nuetral evil, shar 5. Cavezel Dargorun, 2 sorceror, 4 fighter Lawful nuetral, shar 6. Trevor Thundercloud 6 wizard, Lawful good, Torm 7. Lane Sandsea, 5 ranger, 1 horizon walker, c-g Elah(selune) 8. Sonia Krumvoor 5 monk, shaudakul 9. Masoud Salim, 5 fighter 1 dervish c-g, selune 10. Rowan Battlebeer, 6 fighter, n-g, tempus
Mad Daerek 02-28-05, 01:18 AM	We'll need to roleplay some stuff with Tendathoric next time we play. oh yeah
75RD Drum Clip 02-28-05, 02:11 AM	Vashar the Forsaker and Glaris the Barbarian have both fleed their service to Tendathoric, both going their seperate ways. Vashar is destined for conflict with almost anyone who uses or has magic items on them. Glaris will probably go on a crime spree as he travels the highway towards Essembra. Zeterom the Leader of the Beholders that once held Voonlar, has released one of their kin in order to express their displeasure at having been driven from the area........for now, unless the Zhents take it, or are they working together????????????
Mad Daerek 03-06-05, 02:45 AM	Talious will want to meet with Tendathoric about invasion plans into cormyr. Talious will have a small spynetwork setup in Cormyr. I'd like you to make someone to cooperate with them in some espionage-type missions. Obviously you should make someone insidious. Talious is almost ready to unleash the times of terror (insert jabba laugh). How's about this idea: I would like to see the land kind of like ravenloft in the sense that traveling could lead you face to face with some evil things. I guess kind of bleak and somber. A rise in monsters. Not necessarily roving masses of undead but maybe areas inhabited by more powerful monsters or creatures. Let me know what your thinking. I haven't given much thought to what city life might be... I like your idea with a cataclysmic event. Screw the weave, too much baggage. After it happens it would be a good time to upheave other empires and give our characters a chance to take up power, set up kingdoms. We should probably discuss what the zhents and thayans would do. The thayans are starting war with their neighbors so they might not care if the enclaves aren't affected to dramatically. But they might be concerned about someone starting consolidate land and power... More later
Mad Daerek 03-06-05, 02:47 AM	Just thought of a good tie in. Ratimics' travel domain might help cement his deification after it all hits the fan... mobahabafeebahaba
75RD Drum Clip 03-07-05, 02:23 AM	The Zhents. For a while it seems, they will be nimbled away at by various forces. The Drow, Paltiens growing force, our PCs, Beholders, and internal strife. Eventually, the Zhents future might be total disbandment. Palm is considering making amove to absord what he can of the Zhentarim under his banner. Manshoon might be swayed to "see the light" after the cataclysm and the effect on magic. Other parts of the Zhents would then have to choose sides and face consequences accordingly. Palm's organization will help to bring about the end of the Zhents close ties with Bane in the form of assassinating and otherwise bringing about the deaths of banites who work with the Zhents. (Hint) Good chance for you to make a character or few to do such mission, nice lower level stuff that could grow. -I have Thaddeus' second mission for the Shades ready. -Myth Drannor part 1 is finished and read to run. All kinds of nice fuzzy, happy, cuddly tronsters to play with :devil: :bounce:
75RD Drum Clip 03-07-05, 07:40 PM	-Darkhold (pg 225 or so FRCS), the former Zhent fortress, which was purchased by the Shades has been re-occupied by 2,000+ shadovar soldiers, and 4,000+ shadovar citizens and slaves. -A Drow Settlement by the Spiderkissers has been established on the surface. The location on the map is west of Myth Drannor, south of Voonlar (which is was destroyed by Beholders), over Myraimydra from the Underdark Book. The section of forest that indents allowing in clear. I have already drawn up the generic map for the town. The name of the town is "Lolth's Glory". Population 1,000+. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another PC I created for dedicated play is a 6th level Sohei. Paladinlike class from the OA book. Her name is Sasha, she is L-G, a more or less toe to toe type of fighter, with a smattering of spells and a Ki rage. She could easily be placed in Baldurs Gate. Or even down in Chult, she has no ties to anyone and her best equip is a +1 weapon. Click this test for a link to Random Spellbook Generator. (http://homepage.mac.com/takashi_miyamoto/rpg/DnD3e/randomspellbook_v2_1.html)
Mad Daerek 03-07-05, 08:37 PM	So I'm gonna make a ninja and some other character for use with Palm's organization. Whether he is part of the organization right off the bat or will be drawn in I'll leave that to your discretion. I think I'll either make a scout class or a cleric. Haven't quite decided. Probably be some type of rogue-ish class, someone with stealthy skills. I think it would be good if I made them a team. Maybe I'll make a cleric seperate from these two.
75RD Drum Clip 03-08-05, 12:02 AM	I created another PC, this one is a human 5th level mage named Jorgen who is from the Western Heartlands. He is a defensive minded mage in the way I choose his feats and spells. He could be good team member with Sasha, Walter and Grrakhas. Who I have set aside as a party that could be run the Baldurs Gate area.
Mad Daerek 03-08-05, 10:12 PM	Sounds good. I have a lot planned in Baldurs Gate. Vasher and Glaris might have possible employment under Talius if they were interested. Let me know. Like we discussed, I want to start a thieves/assassins guild with Talius. Obviously, you don't have to use them, but I feel those 2 kits in the Complete Adventurers would fit Talius muy bueno. You can read them when you head up.
75RD Drum Clip 03-20-05, 08:45 PM	-Reports from recent caravans that came from the west arriving in Yulash have indicated that the Zhent Waystation has been abandoned, but in their wake the Banite Clerics utilized the fallen Zhents into undead. -Sundabar Reports that the main road leading to the city is under attack by Black Skinned Giants of frightful power. They have been bombarding the rock bridge with boulders while a couple of them have been ambushing and attacking any forces who try to oppose them. Thus far, all trade along the main road has ceased. -A wizard travelling between Shadowdale and Ashabensford reports that he and his companions were attacked and robbed only of their magic items by a man who claimed that the use of Magic Items and Spells has been outlawed by him. He rides upon a mount that drained the magic from a enchanted Long Sword. He did not give his name. -Thorn is now the undisputed King of the Xill. Currently he and small team are observing the Zhents. (might not be a bad idea for YOU to make a Xill character between levels 3-6.)
Mad Daerek 03-29-05, 01:32 AM	1. Talius will have moved into Eshpurta and taken over its military might with the help of Versonius(my Banite Cleric). War will ensue shortly between Talius' forces and Amn. 2. We will have to play some with Braden. 3. Tigre and crew with hear of 2 tournaments in nearby cities in Sembia. One is a beast tournament, that is fighting beasts vs. humanoids competitors. Another is an open skills fight (ie any style welcome). 4. It can be common knowledge that the Thayans have attacked Aglarond. DM note, Szastam has taken over all the Zulkirs. They are now under his command. We will have to roleplay some stuff with Duk and crew. Some repercussions are eminent. later
75RD Drum Clip 03-31-05, 12:53 AM	-Myth Drannor. Gerrod was beheaded by a Githyanki and his body was taken. One Fang Dragon Mature Adult was turned to stone then into a pillar, the young fled and the Great Wrym fled after being beat within inches of her life. Many undead were dispatched as was a Slaughterking Kython. The party now camps in a Rope Trick inside of a abandoned home. More to come next time we run. What awaits the party.......
75RD Drum Clip 04-04-05, 09:04 PM	Oliver Risken and Nickoli Blackhammer were hired by the Council of Shadowdale to scout the new Drow surface settlement of Lolth's Glory. Three weeks have gone by since their departure and they have not returned or sent any messages. Reports are coming in that Nickoli was sacrificed to Lolth the night of capture, while Oliver is being held prisoner/slave. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-8-05 -Zanthos (1 of 3 elder Phaerimms) and a pack 30 Phaerimm went to the Border Forest to destroy it. Also in the Border Forest, were hobgoblins who are allied with Paltien Longclaw the Dragonkin Sorcerer based in Talios' old fortress at near the (now ruined) Citadel of the Raven. Zanthos and Paltien encountered each other battle and squared off. Zanthos won the initiative and casted Mind Rape, to which Paltien rolled 1. The Phaerimm routed the Hobgoblins stationed in the Border Forest. Zanthos secure in his victory and with his new "ally" Paltien, orders Paltien to gather enough victims to feed the Artifact (Alter of Tiamat) in his command to bring Tiamat to the Border Forest in hopes she will destroy it and other surrounding areas. Due to this success, Zanthos and his patrol shall return to Anauroch and rejoin their clan to help find the other lost Elders. Zanthos gained enough XP to become Epic making his status as an Elder undeniable within the Clan, though he is still outranked by Cantrillis and Tvemitch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-15-05 Zhentil Keep has been busy constructing housing for their sudden increase in troops due to the sale/closing of Darkhold. Also the Zhents have been fortifying and creating a new outer wall. Some residents of Zhentil Keep have returned, mainly tradesfolk and farmers, all of whom were "loyal" to the Zhents. -Greg Veros and his force in the field have been raiding trade caravans, sacking small villages and towns south of Zhentil Keep and west of Yulash as well taking prisoners for the purpose of ransom.
75RD Drum Clip 05-20-05, 04:46 PM	Greg the "Mithral Hand" Veros and a platoon of Zhents will be making their way to Hillsfar to escort back to Zhentil Keep a shipment of weapons and other equipment that was purchased. The party that has been battling the Zhents will be made aware of this information by Sir Eldrick Murrow, who is the lead Knight for Yulash. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-21-05 Myth Drannor News. -The devils in the area have been brining in some reinforcements as a result of the previous successful incursions that have been made by the party. Also, there are reports of a Deathshreiker roaming the area attack anything and anyone is contacts. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thains retirement. Since Thain Bolim's "official" retirement, he has been busy acquiring supplies and materials to begin forging Urgroshes. As well as roaming the area around Nesme in hopes of killing or driving out any Giants he might encounter.
Mad Daerek 05-22-05, 02:01 PM	I imagine the first thing dane would do if travel to Mithrall hall and ask bruenor for some trained help in construction of his dane's hall. after doing that, with or without help, dane and manfred would begin work clearing out a portion of the mountainside. With manfred's help(stoneshape) dane would at least be able to clear out his main throne room and begin stone cutting. after a rough hole is dug out, he would probably spend 8-10 hours stonecutting and detailing his throne room. He would break twice during this time for lunch and lunch beer. I figure the two would teleport to nesme or silverymoon 1-2 times a week for supplies.
Mad Daerek 05-22-05, 02:30 PM	1) walter and crew upon opening the sealed door to the second level of the dungeon will hear the rumblings of a storm topside, a pretty strong one at that. 2)In eshpurta, ivellios and crew(eldritch knight) will have begun conscription of guards into talious' army. this will include paying, brainwashing or murdering anyone who won't voluntarily join. 3) a skirmish line by the army of amn has been drawn. it is the lake and river system in the center of amn. they have withdrawn and fortified the position in anticipation of a siege. 4) I started that guy from my work on a quest to travel to murann and deliver a sealed scroll case to deliver to the 2 ogre mages ruling the city. talious wants an alliance and they will probably join. they both seek the same thing: domination. And it will result in the formation of 2 warfronts. 5) braden will be charged with clearing a gnomish mine the troll mountains. they are severely interrupting talious' creation of a stone collosus. they are holding out and have fortified their defenses in the mine.
75RD Drum Clip 05-22-05, 04:10 PM	Don't forget that Jazz Cleric level 12 is also there and can assist Dane and Manfred, along with her main duty of creating a Church to Mielekki. She will be frequently teleporting to and from Silverymoon in a bid to attract worshippers to her new endeavor as well as recruiting other useful people for the settlement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am going to roll up another Mt Dwarf around level 5 or 6 that will be Thain's first recruit into his Giant Hunting Academy. Perhaps you will want to roll up another Dwarf around the same level for Dane? Then we could run them in place of Thain and Dane, since they are going to be busy much of the time now.
75RD Drum Clip 05-23-05, 03:40 AM	1: Character must defeat a divine rank 0 opponent or suitable Epic opponents.---Lich Queen is your target. Per your meeting with Palm the following info will be made known to Talios: Best way to locate the Lich Queen will be to either Wish for her location or Scry in on her Red Dragon Orb since she is never without it and Mindblank does not protect items. Other info made known to Talios is to make use of Blur and Displacement to counter her Arcane Fire ability. A contingency Harm spell will be a good idea for you to have. Items that Palm gives you to battle the Lich Queen. 1st is a Ioun Stone that acts like Ring of Wizardry that doubles 9th level spell slots. 2nd is a Ioun Stone that can Absorb up to 30 levels of targeted spells. 3rd is a Ring of Wizardry that doubles 5th level spell slots. Final Item given is a Staff of Mordenkainens Disjunction Heightened to 20th level with 20 charges--useful for taking out her Epic Spell Turning. 2: Must acquire x25 their HD in direct worshippers or trapped souls.---Start acquiring gems of high value, then Soul Trap or Soul Bind fallen foes and unlucky suckers. Obviously, the higher the level or HD of the target will make help you save time. 3: Must be sponsored by a god who is divine rank 6 or higher.---completed. 4: Must create or acquire 6 artifacts to be sacrificed—this step is crucial for those wanting to gain Rank 1, otherwise a character must only get 3 if Rank 0 is the goal.---2 of the Items you were given by Palm are technically of Artifact Status. The Pheonix, Elminster, Laeral, have Artifacts in their possession. Also, there is a Orb of Black Dragon Control that is lying unclaimed at the bottom of a River south of the High Forest. Larloch has quite a few and he might be convinced to part with some, for the right deal or threat, though threatening him had better be convincing and able to be backed up. 5: Must select a portfolio that their character can live up to and defend without notice—cause at some point I will have a challenger show up to put the character to the test.---this will be handled when you choose what domains etc that you are going for. 6: Their name must be widely known and feared/respected on the Prime Material Plane.--partially completed. Establishing your empire, taking out some more Chosen will more than likely solidify this. 7: Their character level must be at least 40th, none of the classes being NPC classes, I.E. adept, commoner, aristocrat, etc.---success and XP will solve this, though you could trade trapped souls for things like Manuals that could be helpful to you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In general, if Talios is seriously interested in becoming a Demi-Lich, he already meets the Requirements for such, all that needs to happen is the tranformation process, which involves a hefty amount of gems and other details in the Epic Book. From here on , please post questions that Talios has for Palm.
Mad Daerek 05-24-05, 01:14 AM	Sounds good. I'm well on my way collecting souls with Deacon. I'm hoping to vicariously live through him. Meaning, I'll be sending him on some assassinations equipped with soul binding gems and such. The lich queen will die soon enough. Items will be very handy. I will probably scry the orb. I want that item dawg. Soon we can start to blitzkrieg any potential enemies. I was thinking, Talious wants Elminster. Mainly because he had him once before Palm and Mystra made their deal. Now elminster is gonna be my b#@ch. I want to read more about the demi lich. But it does sound very interesting. Also, I was thinking about a way to play talious if you need ways to gain him levels toward ascension. Palm could have him take down churches that he doesn't like... maybe take down a churches hierarchy. Or I could plan it through your pc's? Let me know. If you feel like playing another character for the evil side, you should make a cleric or wizard, or possibly the hexblade. Remember I have a ninja and a scout I made for the Order of the Blood that can be played. I made them only to play.
Mad Daerek 05-24-05, 01:30 AM	As per conversation the other night. Deacon will attack gnomes causing a problem in the mines first and then will go after Banites. Braden will still heading to shilmista and attack the elves. How do you like the new avatar?
75RD Drum Clip 05-24-05, 01:26 PM	Your new avatar is fitting, looks like Talios, being that the avatar is of a Baelnorn or Elven Lich. Re: Scrying the Lich Queen, Palm's Familiar "Meirer" has been dispatched to follow her, Scrying in on him could be useful too and could be good short term ally. As for your suggestion that Talios go after opposing churches and the like, Palm will take you up on it. He will give you a Ring of Undetectable Alignment. He suggests that you try to deceive Hogan into teaming up with you. He is the only warrior powerful enough on the Realms who could be of assistance to you, also imagine the gain if he were to be corrupted. (OOC, Daerek will eventually catch wind of this Tempatation of Hogan and can act accordinly,this is Palm's idea and aim, not mine, though it could be cool, but would be a serious dent to forces of Good---Imgaine if Talios got a Clone of Hogan then there could be a good and evil one since Palm would take the Clone and work it over to fit.) Regarding your Ninja and Scout. There were like level 5-6 right? There are going to be given a mission to locate mission citizens from Tilverton and deal justice as fitting, appears that a brave goblin has been reported to have moved into the area south west of town. As for creating another evil character, what level should I create at? otherwise, I have an existing character Ralthus Greystone who is like 18th and a Cleric/Auspician of Palm.
75RD Drum Clip 06-02-05, 02:06 AM	The info that Talios receives regarding the Artifact in possession of a Hobgoblin King, named Delgrath will have been originally obtained by Nester Redcloak, forwarded to Talios via a sending from the Order of Blood. Specifics: King Delgrath is under the command of Paltien Longclaw (who witnessed Talios' death at the hands of Malice then killed Malice himself and gained quite few nice items out of the mess) Paltien has ordered King Delgrath to bring his army of hobgoblins to the area around Yulash around block all trade that coming in or out of Yulash. King Delgraths Artifact which is a Great Axe that gives him tremendous strength, a death touch, and also forces him to obey the orders given to him from Tiamat's commanders. By taking this item, Talios will gain one of the Artifacts he needs in his Divine Ascension Quest and will also remove Paltien's army by freeing the commander from having to obey orders.
Mad Daerek 06-02-05, 07:57 PM	Hey send me those items for Talious. I lost that email somehow. duh
75RD Drum Clip 06-02-05, 08:09 PM	Items that Palm gives you to battle the Lich Queen. 1st is a Ioun Stone that acts like Ring of Wizardry that doubles 9th level spell slots. 2nd is a Ioun Stone that can Absorb up to 30 levels of targeted spells. 3rd is a Ring of Wizardry that doubles 5th level spell slots. Final Item given is a Staff of Mordenkainens Disjunction Heightened to 20th level with 20 charges--useful for taking out her Epic Spell Turning.
75RD Drum Clip 06-09-05, 08:06 PM	Kregan will retire to Tilverton and become the Curator of The Palmish Museum as well as collector of new items to be displayed or otherwise. Clyde, will retire in Yulash and open up a trading post and potion shop. Burtomer will retire to Baldurs Gate at the Temple to Gond. Annikka, has retired to Tilverton opening a Magic Curios and Tavern. Thain Bolim has retired to Nesme, opening his Hunting School, which specialized in Giants and has begun to craft Adamantine Urgroshes and other weapons by custom order. Decarus will soon be retiring to Yulash as an Archmage, should he survive going to Myth Drannor with the other members already veterans of the area.
75RD Drum Clip 06-15-05, 05:27 AM	-Jorgen and Sasha will have got hitched, moved to the logging town outside the Woods of Sharp Teeth and will be building a place there in their semi-retirement. -Branna, and Grrakhas will both head East from Baldurs Gate towards Myth Drannor. Grrakhas will leave Branna at Tilverton. Brock the Dungeon Delver will head North towards Nesme. -Walter and Elkronost will be remaining in Baldurs Gate. -Jazz's followers begin creating a Temple to Mielikki in Nesme. -A Zhent Assassin made an attempted "hit" on Elsa, but failed and fled the area, but did drop his crossbow in the brief encounter. Anthony and Elsa are the only ones along with Rugalon, and Mosad remaining in Yulash from the Original Party. Spears and Nester will be recalled to Tilverton to receive info and possible help from other members in their mission to get the Ax from the Hobgoblin King. -Branna's Cohort will be a Very young silver dragon. -The Zhents are reported to be massing troops and have doubled the patrols around Zhentil Keep. -Voonlar, has been inhabited by Gnolls and Beholders. -The Drow Surface Settlement "Lolth's Glory" has begun to allow non-drow to enter a trade area. Also, Drow have been reported to have sent scouting parties towards Myth Drannor to recover treasure and slaving parties to gather stock. All attempts to scry into the area have failed. -Larloch has completed his project and is turning his attention to taking control of the Troll Hills, starting with the area around the entrance to his Crypt. -Dane will receive reports of 3 people who were snatched by a Dragon while travelling to his stronghold from Silverymoon.
75RD Drum Clip 06-27-05, 10:20 PM	-Thaddeus will be ordered to assist in the destruction of Corm Orp, details to be RPed. -Wade and Feng will have a mission for them, RP contingent. When you're ready, I have a mission drawn up for the Drow. I think you would find good play with two characters, one being male, the other Female, both being evil. Up to you, lemme know what you come up with.
75RD Drum Clip 07-13-05, 04:48 PM	Thain's saves. F 21 R 15 W 13 (16 in rage) As for his feats and abilities..... here a few. One of abilities is to wait for an enemy to swing at him first, then Thain gets a +2 at Attk + Dam for the round--I think its called Blade of Death. Another lets Thain double his Str bonus for using his Urgrosh two-handed--I think called Blades of Fury. He has Supreme Cleave, and Supreme Mobility which gives him a another +2 for coming in on the enemy. He has Power Crit which lets him 1/day have one hit automatically be a crit. some of his followers are 1 6th lvl cleric of Tempus that is up to adventure, 1 5th level dwarf wizard (crafter type), 1 5th lvl rogue,ranger, fighter who is a mace and hand ax fighter that is up for adventure, 1 4th dwarf fighter that is a Urgrosh weilder that is open to missions, and 1 4th scout that is too. All of them have some skill in a craft. I will be filling out the other people in Thain's operation as I print more character sheets.
Mad Daerek 07-15-05, 01:57 PM	Just a setup here. Thane will have had a few groups sent out to search for possible mineral deposits and such. One group went off in each direction; north, south, east and west. One of these groups will have gone missing. We'll roleplay from this point. more details to follow. I was thinking of trying to do a solo campaign with Thane. but it might require either an npc companion(Dane) or someone else. I want to try and keep it single. I will let you know. What is Thane's reputation and standing in Nesme? I need to know, it may play a part in my planning. Branna and Porthos: With the influx of people from Yulash(some are coming to Myth Drannor, I hope) the worst has happened. Some greedy people have taken to the ruins in search of treasure. A small group went out but only one came back. branna and porthos will have heard of this while in town.
75RD Drum Clip 07-15-05, 06:55 PM	Thain's Rep in Nesme is that of an Arse kicking, Urgrosh crafting, Hard Drinking, friendly, but tempermental Dwarf that has an abiding lust for hunting Giants. His standing..... he has not done anything against the town or its people and has actually generated income and good PR for the town, and a increase in the population due to his followers moving in. Perhaps Grrakhas will be a good choice to join up with Thain on the mission (though Grrakhas is 15th), but of course Dane would be his first choice. Many former residents (about 50%) of Yulash have moved to Myth Drannor. As for the poor bastards who went romping off unescorted into Myth Drannor, I'm surprised that anyone survived. Seems like Branna and Porthos will have to do some investigating as to the status of the missing, presumed dead or worse at this time.
Mad Daerek 08-09-05, 08:15 PM	Here you go. Numbers, man, numbers.... Talius’ Organization and Overview Talius Stoneleaf: Gray elf, 32nd level wizard. This is my main antagonist. This character is from off planet. I started him before we started playing Forgotten Realms. Recently, he transformed himself into a lich. Insanely evil and coldly calculating, he seeks nothing short of worldwide domination. Whether that is through violence or subterfuge, it doesn’t matter. He has spies and operatives throughout. He is known as a generous employer with bottomless resources to his allies and hirelings, albeit he is dead as a doornail. To his enemies he is nothing short of pure evil. In our campaign world he had freed some Phaerim and Anauroch is in chaos. He has killed many chosen of Mystra and has assembled a gigantic undead army that rivals Szasstam’s. Currently, he is waging a battle to assume leadership and financial control of Skullport. He plans on making it into a spaceport/spelljamming port. His forces and those listed below are starting to assemble in the Giants Plain, forming a huge base camp. A most unfortunate thing for adventurers to run into. Subordinates: Allies who have sworn allegiance. Most characters are not detailed with classes. I don’t want my PC’s knowing that info so make up yourself if you want to sample this. 1) Damian “The Wolf” Sorrowind: 21st level. Talius’ main general and bodyguard. Also has 3 mindraped Beholders who assist him. 2) Zack Flanigan: 15th level Spymaster. Located in Waterdeep. Main duties include spying on Thayan enclaves, collecting any info relevant to Talius, procuring deals and securing dealings associated with Skullport. . 3) Holg: 15th level. Commands orc army and tribe called Hands of Pain. Consists of following: a) 1000 infantry b) 500 worg mounted cavalry c) 250 javelin soldiers d) 20 clerics e) 100 barbarians Holg has a brother named Gagrebellok. 4) Gagrebellok: 10th level orc scout. Commands a small unit: a) 5 rangers b) 3 fighters c) 1 cleric Gagrebellok and his unit, The Shadows and Pain, are experienced reconnaissance and skirmishers. They disrupt troop movement and supply lines with stealthy precision. 10) Brashok: 20th level Bugear. Commands an advanced bandit tribe named The Frighteners. They also are able to mount up. They keep a reserve of 500-600 worgs with them. a) 300 infantry b) 100 archers c) 100 figher rogues 11) Grumlock: 15th level ogre mage. Commands tribe of Ogre barbarians named The Bloody Spear. a) 150 fighters b) 100 barbarians c) 5 ogre mages 12) Commanded by PC’s. Main army of Talious named The Wolves of Talious. a) 300 Infantry b) 100 Mounted Cavalry c) 200 Charioteers d) 150 Archers e) 8 Warmachines (tbd) 13) Gilgor: 10th Fighter Troll. Commands tribe of Trolls named HeroeBane. Second in command is Triskor, 6th Ranger. a) 60 War Trolls (mm3) b) 100 Trolls ( 2 fighter) 14) Zaguzuel: 12th Fighter Hobgoblin. Leads the Last Days Tribe. a) 200 Cavalry (7th Fighter) b) 300 Infantry ( 3rd Fighter) 15) Undead army to come later
75RD Drum Clip 09-14-05, 03:31 AM	The following have assembled to help retrieve Dane and Thain, as well as lay the smack down on the ones who killed them. Melsheena Sorceress 18th Rage the Bard of Battle (from the beserker clan) Bard 6 Beserker 10th Donovan Barr (thain's group) Rgr 2 Rog 2 Fgt 1 Jazz Cleric 13th Duk Monk 13th Grrakhas 15th Myron (thain's group) Barb 4th Tyson (thain's group) Warmage 4th Frank Leone Dwarf Wiz 5 (thain) Lester dwarf scout 4 (thain) Keltan dwarf Fgt 4 (thain) Tulvar Cleric of Tempus 6 (thain) + characters on your end.
Mad Daerek 10-03-05, 03:22 PM	All right, here's a list of good or sort of good characters. My drow campaign guys will be after this list... 1. Brody, 5 fighter, 2 lasher, 2 temple raider human CN from western heartlands. 2. Garrett Tobin human CN 3 warlock from Sword coast 3. Reldor Braithewaite LN dwarf 3 warmage from dalelands 4. 3 fighter warforged unnamed 5. Revik 4 fighter 1 warmage githyanki CG 6. Arazzik, 3 ranger CG drow from cormanthor Drow Campaign 1. Raaz 2 scout 1 ranger CE 2. Glaazerraz, 3 wizard(evoker) CE 3. Pheera, 3 cleric drow CE Also as discussed will make an 8th level to pal around with Silvanus' bro.
Mad Daerek 10-15-05, 12:25 AM	Attributes respectively: 22, 21, 21,18,21,25 Saves(adjusted) 32,28,27 Base attack: 21 a.c.: 31 h.p. 273 damage reduction: 1/-(dragons) Half celestial immunities Special abilities: true seeing with Ratimics chosen kit doesn't need food or water greater heroism(self) 3/day
Mad Daerek 10-15-05, 12:31 AM	continued... greater heroism 2/day dimensional anchor 3/day Level breakdown: 15 paladin, 2 fighter, 3 dragonslayer Languages: elven, celestial, infernal, abyssal, draconic, gnoll, gnome, goblin, orc, sylvan, common feats: lightning reflexes, great fortitude, quick draw, and wfocus-scimitar, (chosen). imp. combat ref., endurance, imp shield bash, power attack, cleave, shield charge, wf-shield, dodge, mobility, spring attack, imp. iniat., iron will If you need more info, let me know, dawg!
75RD Drum Clip 10-15-05, 01:39 AM	What about his gear or is he going nekkid these days?