Character ideas for Kurathene: Need input/advice

[Froggy]

I need help fleshing out alt character idea for Kurathene server.

Few background/char I'm working on. I'm having hard time deciding which one to go with. I like them all, but have only time for one. Any advice on them are appreciated, as well as other ideas for character based in Kurathene.

1. Romini Barbarian/bard: TN
I originally had him as former slave of Drotid Boyar, and pitfighter. After input from Fuzz in another thread, I like the idea of former slave to Debnut. If I do go with him, he will probably be based in Arvanos or Calazeria. Due to his hate of Orcs. Typical Romini and worships Mikon. Still undecided on his overall characteristic and build.

2. Druid/Psion or Druid/Rogue of Yeraiah: TN
What can I say? I really enjoy playing druids. I don't think Yeraiah has any strong following in Kurathene. But I think it is possibility in Medec, or some of the frontier fiefs. In frontier, Druid of Yeraiah can focus on self reliance part, in Medec on fertility and nurturing mother part. Hope I'm not way off in my understanding of Yeraiah. Alternately, she could be from Jechran. Though I'm bit at loss, why Jechran woman would come to Kurathene.

I'm still in brain storming stage of things as you can see. Still trying to read up on all of the fiefs. Informatin there, is quite daunting. So, what do you think of these ideas?

Froggy

[denor firefly]

I need help fleshing out alt character idea for Kurathene server.

Few background/char I'm working on. I'm having hard time deciding which one to go with. I like them all, but have only time for one. Any advice on them are appreciated, as well as other ideas for character based in Kurathene.

1. Romini Barbarian/bard: TN
I originally had him as former slave of Drotid Boyar, and pitfighter. After input from Fuzz in another thread, I like the idea of former slave to Debnut. If I do go with him, he will probably be based in Arvanos or Calazeria. Due to his hate of Orcs. Typical Romini and worships Mikon. Still undecided on his overall characteristic and build.

2. Druid/Psion or Druid/Rogue of Yeraiah: TN
What can I say? I really enjoy playing druids. I don't think Yeraiah has any strong following in Kurathene. But I think it is possibility in Medec, or some of the frontier fiefs. In frontier, Druid of Yeraiah can focus on self reliance part, in Medec on fertility and nurturing mother part. Hope I'm not way off in my understanding of Yeraiah. Alternately, she could be from Jechran. Though I'm bit at loss, why Jechran woman would come to Kurathene.

calazeria is also a very fertile land and druids even have there own grove

I'm still in brain storming stage of things as you can see. Still trying to read up on all of the fiefs. Informatin there, is quite daunting. So, what do you think of these ideas?

Froggy

[TripleAught]

Also, one of the exciting parts about Kurathene is that you can get involved in the politics of the place.

So, another angle to consider is to create a character native to one of the fiefs and get involved that way.

But for your character concepts that you already have, the idea of a former slave, now trying to figure out how to integrate back into society is a very interesting one.

[Nob]

A bit more on 1.

As noted slavery was illegal in the Empire, and amongst the strongest anti-slavery proponents is the Mikonite Lord of Arvanos(whatever generation he's up to now...uh I think it's Joral Arvanos VII).

It's also the region with the greatest Romini influence in Kurathene, but culturally it's also a good deal different from the typically TN outlook. (Arvanos itself is generally a LG place)

One thing to keep in mind though, is that it would be comparatively easier to create someone that's originally from the region than an entirely new transplant.

If you don't mind the character being relatively older (rather than say early 20s as most are, mid-30s), he could be a veteran of the Third Tri-Fief War, taken by Crullath and sold into slavery and only recently freed by the anti-slavery ops that continually take place. Timeline wise, there's about 5-10 years that he can spend as a slave before being freed, so there's a bit of flexibility in what you're able to do in terms of background and personality development during that time.

[Froggy]

Also, one of the exciting parts about Kurathene is that you can get involved in the politics of the place.

So, another angle to consider is to create a character native to one of the fiefs and get involved that way.

Right, that does sound more interesting. For the 1st one, I can change his background and have him be native to Kurathene, but taken/sold as slave.

If you don't mind the character being relatively older (rather than say early 20s as most are, mid-30s), he could be a veteran of the Third Tri-Fief War, taken by Crullath and sold into slavery and only recently freed by the anti-slavery ops that continually take place. Timeline wise, there's about 5-10 years that he can spend as a slave before being freed, so there's a bit of flexibility in what you're able to do in terms of background and personality development during that time.

Oh, I don't mind playing older character at all. My main Dillion is around 55~65 years old. I like that idea. I'll go read up more on Tri-Fief war. Thanks!

Froggy[/quote]

[Nob]

Not much to read up on right now(as it's not been published), so PM me with the details you want.

[Jazz]

Don't play another Druid. Try something else.

[Thalarian Arc'Thass]

If you're interested in playing a psion, there is actually a group in Kuras / Kurathene. See if you can find some info about them ICly, maybe you'd be interested in what they do.

[Fuzz]

If you're interested in playing a psion, there is actually a group in Kuras / Kurathene. See if you can find some info about them ICly, maybe you'd be interested in what they do.

There's also a Weaponmaster/Psion/Monk school going in in the next week/week and a half, if you're interested in that.

[Froggy]

Thalarian, Fuzz. Damn you!

Now, I want to play 2 alts.... gah.

EDIT:
Nob, thanks for the PM. I'll probably base one off of Arvanos, born in Brescant, but served in Veracesso. Haven't decided which commander he would have served under and which battle he was captured in yet.

Froggy

[Jazz]

Heh, my PC is from Brescant too.

You can always make a Cleric 4/Psion 29/WeaponMaster 7

[Thalarian Arc'Thass]

Arvanos is a NPC fief. If you want to join a fief and participate in the wars (either as combatant or another role), it would maybe be more fun for you to choose a PC fief, as there will be more interaction.

[Tesh]

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I've got a LN cleric of Toran who will be returning there from leave in Kuras once the empire goes live

[Froggy]

Arvanos is a NPC fief. If you want to join a fief and participate in the wars (either as combatant or another role), it would maybe be more fun for you to choose a PC fief, as there will be more interaction.

Ack, missed that part. I'll have to go back to drawing board. Medec seems nice place, lots of diplomatic interaction as well as some tension. Will do more reading on Calazeria as well.

Froggy

[Nob]

Well you can still be from Arvanos and have ties there, particularly since Arvanos has an alliance framework in place so there'll probably be PCs standing around with it in any case.

Your background doesn't necessarily have to reflect your present condition in any case, as well.

[TripleAught]

There's also a Weaponmaster/Psion/Monk school going in in the next week/week and a half, if you're interested in that.

Do they serve cheese for breakfast, lunch and dinner

[Froggy]

Hmm, how's this for general idea. Heh, it lacks orignality and is cliche, but seems to fit in well enough into Kurathene.

Born as first born child to minor noble family in Brescant, he served in 1st Legion of Imperial army. During 1st Battle of Norvia, he was seen falling to enemy sword, and presumed dead. However like many of 1st Legion, he was captured and taken to Crullurath as slave. Only recently freed by anti-slavery operations, he returned home to find his fiance married to his brother. Though he holds no resentment over this, he now has left Arvanos and seeks to gain nobility of his own. He chose Trenium as it is culturally similar to Arvanos and mortal enemy of Crullurath. One day his revenge on slavers of Crullurath will be had, and perhaps noble house of his own.

Froggy

[Fuzz]

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I've got a LN cleric of Toran who will be returning there from leave in Kuras once the empire goes live

There's also Servator, which did pretty much ALL of the freeing of Slaves from Crullath in the last 20 years. If you were a slave, and you're free now, 98% chance that you either were serving as a slave in what is now Servator and when we rebelled, we freed you on the way, or the Servators freed you in a raid on Crullathian soil and got you out of there.

Plus we have the WM school.

Romini are welcome, we actually have a small Romini settlement which I am currently working on fleshing out, and no one minds Mikon, although he doesn't have a shrine yet. As of right now, Toran, Senath, Hurine, and Fegall are the only gods that have Temples/Shrines ingame in Servator atm. Ultimately we'll probably have Mikon, Gorethar, Tobin, O'ma, and maybe Balgar added to that list.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and Servator is Allied to Arvanos and Trenium, so they're all buddy-buddy.

EDIT^2: And when it comes to being mortal enemies with Crullath, Servator is #1 on the list, since the land that makes up Servator was basically seized by force from Crullath in a huge revolution, and now their major enemy and ultimate goal is to see Crullath utterly annihilated.

[Froggy]

Ah, so one question remains. Who's gonna give me phat loot for joining?

[Nob]

Ah, so one question remains. Who's gonna give me phat loot for joining?

*Hands over some pink cardigans and a pimp hat*

There you go. Phat.

[JollyOrc]

and now you know why you should join Medec.

We're the groovy italian-style merchant princes, which mean that you'll get really phat loot in no time.

[Fuzz]

and now you know why you should join Medec.

We're the groovy italian-style merchant princes, which mean that you'll get really phat loot in no time.

(Filthy lies)