AoM: K&DB

[Bupu^sDaughter]

AoM:K&DB
difficulty~challenging
mood~kender-ific and gruesome
theme~discrete racial discrepancy and behavior [secret society]
premise: The Kenderwatch resistance is growing, and their main concern, the brooding Darklings, mysterious new Kender that are beginning to attract attention. Very unwanted attention, that will garner a bout of Kendocide, if nothing is done to prevent the secret getting out!
Will Kender spurn yet, :eek: a Cataclysm, unlike the which none has ever seen, or...

Kenderwatch & Darklings Brood
This takes place in 424 AC (41 SC)~ on Flowerfield's first day @ Morningwatch... onward to ???/??
From New Haven in Hylo to ???

<Kender-friendly~>
Necro's need not rp
~no -cists, -mancers, -philes, etc...

Reference Material
PHB; C:any -minus- P; DLCS; AoM; RoA; BoK (Funno)
DL Frms; DL Nxs

[character creation]
Use format found in AoM for characters, unlike AoM allocate all skill ranks, please...or, I will do it for you~ ^*^
the Aghar way, heh

Scores
5d6, reroll 1's & 2's, [top 3] for 2 (two) scores
the rest use 25 points for the other 4 (four) scores
see DM pg# 169
w/ these minor add-ons to the table:
8~ *0
7~ +1
6~ +2
5~ +3
note: only 1 (one) score below 8 shall count for bonus points~

Select
5 (five) extra skill ranks (~) choose any
1 (one) non-fighter/metamagic/item creation feat as a bonus (+2/+2 skills-only)
3rd level~any classes from refering books/sites
2/1 or 3

Should the following (~) apply:
Combative-oriented (bab=good sv)
For every str mdfr select 1 (one) from the following:
Str based skill, -1 from the penalty for that skill's checks
+1 att/dmg-melee
+1 att/dmg-ranged
+1 concentration checks [combat]
Toughness
Weapon Focus
*1 fighter bonus feat, in addition
Utilitary-oriented (6+ on base skill ranks before int mdfr)
For every dex mdfr select 1 (one) from the following:
Dex based skill, -1 from the penalty for that skill's checks
+1 bonus utility skill checks (non-combat)
+1 concentration checks [non-combat]
+1 AC
+1 sv vs traps
1 (+2/+2) feat
1 (+3) feat
* 1 non-fighter/metamagic/item creation feat, in addition
Magical-oriented (any spell use, some will achieve later)
For every int mdfr select 1 (one) from the following:
Int based skill, -1 from the penalty for that skill's checks
+1 concentration checks [spellcasting]
+1 sv dc on a selected spell you cast using it/and defending from it on a successful spellcraft dc20 (+2 to determine selected spells)
1 item creation feat
*1 metamagic/item creation feat, in addition
note: *These feats are automatic, mdfr selections are for having good scores as incentives, and is only applied once (-minus- penalty decreases and spells, as each corresponding skill/spell may be selected once), so once you obtain all feats from the orientations you must level up for feats ;p :p q;
"oriented" is never lost, unlike levels
extra: Under feats, list which one is which~ex:
humans'll have theirs like~
character @ 1 (~)
race (~)
bonus (~)
~-oriented (~)
<for class @ (lv) (~)>
character @ 3 (~)
note: even those listed as features, list as 'class @ # (~)'

Choose 1 (one) Aspect of Being:
Body +2 F +2 R; +4 sv vs stun, +2 sv vs disease
Mind +2 R +2 W +2/3 sv vs paralyze, +2/0 sv vs fear, +2/3 sv vs mind-affecting spells
Soul +2 F +2 W; +1 sv vs death/+1 sv vs energy drain, +3 sv vs (select one energy type: cold, fire, sonic) [any effect of that energy]
note: Is considered a SQ~aspect of being (~);
and Kender with mind have 3,0,3 on sv's~
Funno may be animal companions~

[character bio]
Must end up in Hylo
note: This, more than [character creation], is necessary for acceptance, as I can create your supp'ed character~ ^*^
And PM when you post your character for starting stl and first magic item.
I'm giving... :)

[Bupu^sDaughter]

Kenderwatch

Kenderwatch
is an organization that dedicates itself primarily to Kender society. Made up of the most youthful, enthusiastic, sunny dispositioned Kender, even for them...

Ran by the Kender Council. For they really do not, except under duress, answer to anyone else of lower Kender standing.
A strictly racial secret society. Kender-ific!
Kenderwatch has a team of Kenderwatchers that focus on helping with an open ear and eye, hence the symbol of a dizzy eye with a Kender ear, profiled.
Kenderwatchers all have an excellent memory, coupled w/ witty humour.

*note: extremely few non-Kender members accepted into Kenderwatch, as a non-Kender must absolutely love all Kender, w/ almost as much enthusiasm as the Kender love the applicant. (they do realize non-Kender lack all-around goodwill and optimism)

The Kenderwatch shall continue to exist as long as their are Kender who love life and enjoy every minute of it!

[Bupu^sDaughter]

Darklings

Darklings
are an offshoot, so to speak. The closest thing you shall ever find, resembling, a Drow.
Darklings represent antagonizing pessimism.
Kender-no fear, optimistic and sociably amiable
Afflicted Kender-frightened, more susceptible to the transformation...
Darkling-anti-social, going out of their way to ruin someone, intentionally, nothing to misunderstand except their practices...
devotion to dark grace and passion

Kender~>Darkling,
and you thought the Ogre Titan ritual was bad...

Wait 'till you find out how a Kender turns into a Darkling!~
There are three known ways be a Darkling. Decide to become one, be changed by one, or lastly, be born by one...

In a Mindflayer sort of way, Kender are doing what they can to keep as much of this from getting out as they can, (shush)!

[Fallin Silentstep]

This actually sounds very interesting; unfortunately, I have no idea what AoM is.

[Bupu^sDaughter]

Age of Mortals 384 AC (1 SC)-422 AC (39 SC) or however much longer...

Okay, please look up a timeline online if you are without Sovereign Press' Age of Mortals book!~DL Nxs has what you need~
www.dlnexus.com

Character bio is more important than character creation, again...

Also, reading the Kencyclopedia, should help~
Remember that Kender are significant and that not every non-Kender will need to be a Kenderwatcher to rp~ ^*^

[Bupu^sDaughter]

Amile Huntswain~Huntress of the Hylo

example character for AoM: K&DB
Age of Mortals: Kenderwatch & Darklings Brood

Amile Huntswain, a 5th level character, who is contracted with the Kender Council as a hired guide/bodyguard.

Her love of Kenders had earned her an application w/ Kenderwatch, which she has declined. Instead, she petitioned the Council, and her beloved friends insist she have some longterm contract. Her only payment being her mother's pendant which had been "borrowed" be returned to her so she might bury her mother, respectfully. And, with the Council's help, a thought to be lost item was indeed "found." With the burial of the pendant along with her mother's body, Amile's mother was able to pass on. No longer at unrest.
After her mother's spirit found rest, she dedicated the rest of her life to the Kenders. Currently, she is on a mission to shadow an afflicted Kender, thought to be connected with the Darklings.
Ftr, Rng, Ftr, Ftr, Rng->
Female human Ftr 3/Rng 2: Medium-sized humanoid (human); HD 5 3d10+9 (Ftr) 2d8+6 (Rng) ; hp 47; Init +1; Spd 30 ft; AC 15 (touch 11, flat-footed 14); Atk +8 (1d4+2/19-20 masterwork dagger) +7 melee (1d6+2/19-20 shortsword) or +9 ranged (1d6+3/x3 masterwork composite shortbow [+1 str]) or +7/+7 ranged ( 1d6+3 /x3 masterwork composite shortbow [+1 str] with rapid shot); SA favored enemy (humanoids [Darklings]); SQ aspect of being (body), combative-oriented, utilitary-oriented, wild empathy +4 (+0 magical beasts); AL ; SV Fort + 13/15/17, Ref + 9, Will + 7; Str 14, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 14. Height 5ft. 2in.
Skills and Feats: Balance +2, Climb +6, Concentration +5/6 [combat], Crft: (bowmaking) +8, Crft: (leatherworking) +6, Crft: (whittling) +6, Handle Animal +7, Heal +6, Hide +8, Intimidate +5, Jump +7, Knw: (dungeoneering) +4, Knw: (geography) +7, Knw: (nature) +5, Prof: (guide) +7, Move Silently +8, Ride +3, Search + 4, Sleight of Hand +4, Spot +4, Survival +6, Tumble +2, Use Rope +6
Character @ 1~Self-Sufficient
Race~Daredevil Athlete
Bonus~Deft Hands//Balance, Hide, Move Silently, Sleight of Hand, Tumble
Oriented~*Combat Expertise, *Discipline
Class @ 1~Point Blank Shot
Class @ 1~Track
Character @ 3~Lightening Reflexes
Class @ 2~Precise Shot
Class @ 2~Rapid Shot [Combat Style-archery]
Favored Enemy (Ex) : The ranger gains a bonus on Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, and Survival checks when using these skills against her favored enemies. Likewise, she gains a bonus on weapon damage rolls against such creatures. The bonus is +2 against darklings.
Aspect of Being (body) (Ex) : +2 F & +2 R; +4 sv vs stun, +2 sv vs disease
Combative-oriented (Ex) :
+1 att/dmg-ranged
+1 concentration [combat]
*Combat Expertise
Utilitary-oriented (Ex) :
hide~-1 penalty for any checks to hide
*Discipline
Possessions: +1 light fortified leather armor of shadow and silent moves, +1 darkwood shield, masterwork dagger, shortsword, masterwork composite shortbow (+1 str) with 20 arrows, cloak of resistance +2, brooch of shielding, 150ft silk rope, rust monster wand and copper pieces.

note: Humans in AoM: K&DB gain +1 to any one ability~