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3 Flavors of Kossuth- Need help on making a worshiper

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#1
Seakog
Feb 26, 2009 0:10:27 I am dying to play a worshipper of Kossuth in 4e, but i have hit a dilemna and I was hoping some advice here might help. I can see this character as 1 of 3 options

1) as a Wizard. Has a nice fire option at practically every level. Not as offensive as i would like, but still thematicly viable. Maybe Genasi or Human

2) As a Sorcerer. The wild magic fluff talks about drawing power from the primordials, but it seems to be random from all the primordials. The Dragon Magic seems a much better fit. Lots of burning spells. Thinking of the angle of Dragons being the primordials first creations, having the raw power of the elemental chaos course thru their veins as a testament to Kossuth.

3)As an Infernal Warlock. Reflavor the pact to be with Kossuth. Lots of nifty teleporting in burst of flames and nice damage. Not as complete as wizard in each level options, but more on the lines of the destruction I envision. Also read speculation that the new warlock pact might be Primordial pact so respec when Arcane Power hits in April would be easy.

My problem is I can't decide which fits more. And what race combo to go with each option. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#2
johnthedm7000
Feb 27, 2009 10:06:50 Well I think it all depends on how you invision your character.

The wizard is more methodical and scholarly-it comes with a spell-book. So perhaps a wizard revering Kossuth would serve as sort of an archivist or a "lay priest" of the faith.

A sorcerer invokes the archetype of one blessed by Kossuth-given that the elemental powers you control are in your blood.

A warlock could represent someone a bit more mercenary in their faith, or someone who made an agreement with their god at a very early age (not unlike a lot of old testament figures) and where rewarded for it.

An invoker (Next month when the PHB 2 comes out) might also fit- someone with the incarnate power of a god on their side. Seems to have plenty of fire powers as well.
#3
lord_karsus
Feb 27, 2009 10:24:18 -Well, what background are you envisioning for the character?
#4
Mr_Miscellany
Mar 09, 2009 23:04:19 I like the idea of an Infernal Warlock. The flavor options at the gaming table alone are worth it for the flashy/fiery/awesomeness. Lends itself well to character background and story as well.

Run a genasi, I’d think. That way you’ve got the primordial link going and another link to the raw urge to “bring the fire” to non-worshippers and heretics.
#5
yakman
Mar 10, 2009 10:23:03 As a Wizard, it might be intriguing to run a Red Wizard. In 4e, I think a Red Wizard character might be very interesting.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 Seakog Feb 26, 2009 0:10:27	I am dying to play a worshipper of Kossuth in 4e, but i have hit a dilemna and I was hoping some advice here might help. I can see this character as 1 of 3 options 1) as a Wizard. Has a nice fire option at practically every level. Not as offensive as i would like, but still thematicly viable. Maybe Genasi or Human 2) As a Sorcerer. The wild magic fluff talks about drawing power from the primordials, but it seems to be random from all the primordials. The Dragon Magic seems a much better fit. Lots of burning spells. Thinking of the angle of Dragons being the primordials first creations, having the raw power of the elemental chaos course thru their veins as a testament to Kossuth. 3)As an Infernal Warlock. Reflavor the pact to be with Kossuth. Lots of nifty teleporting in burst of flames and nice damage. Not as complete as wizard in each level options, but more on the lines of the destruction I envision. Also read speculation that the new warlock pact might be Primordial pact so respec when Arcane Power hits in April would be easy. My problem is I can't decide which fits more. And what race combo to go with each option. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#2 johnthedm7000 Feb 27, 2009 10:06:50	Well I think it all depends on how you invision your character. The wizard is more methodical and scholarly-it comes with a spell-book. So perhaps a wizard revering Kossuth would serve as sort of an archivist or a "lay priest" of the faith. A sorcerer invokes the archetype of one blessed by Kossuth-given that the elemental powers you control are in your blood. A warlock could represent someone a bit more mercenary in their faith, or someone who made an agreement with their god at a very early age (not unlike a lot of old testament figures) and where rewarded for it. An invoker (Next month when the PHB 2 comes out) might also fit- someone with the incarnate power of a god on their side. Seems to have plenty of fire powers as well.
#3 lord_karsus Feb 27, 2009 10:24:18	-Well, what background are you envisioning for the character?
#4 Mr_Miscellany Mar 09, 2009 23:04:19	I like the idea of an Infernal Warlock. The flavor options at the gaming table alone are worth it for the flashy/fiery/awesomeness. Lends itself well to character background and story as well. Run a genasi, I’d think. That way you’ve got the primordial link going and another link to the raw urge to “bring the fire” to non-worshippers and heretics.
#5 yakman Mar 10, 2009 10:23:03	As a Wizard, it might be intriguing to run a Red Wizard. In 4e, I think a Red Wizard character might be very interesting.