New Player Hello.

02 Sep 2013 01:08 #1 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Hello all, yet another new player here.

I have been larping in various systems since '94 and I am fortunate to be moving back to NY this month, to a location about 1 hour from Sparta, NJ. I have attended Knight Realms several years ago, with a group from Virginia, and I am looking forward to attending an event again as soon as I get settled there.

So, I am looking forward to meeting you all.

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02 Sep 2013 09:17 #2 by Gunnar Gunnarson (jhines0042)
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Welcome back!

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02 Sep 2013 17:55 #3 by Jade Peverell (Angel M.)
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Welcome back! I can't wait for the opportunity to role play with you. :-)

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03 Sep 2013 00:55 #4 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Thanks for the welcome! I was wondering if I could get an avatar made?

My picture is on your gallery of past events September 2002, titled, "Selrik".

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03 Sep 2013 07:04 #5 by Gunnar Gunnarson (jhines0042)
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Go to this forum and post a link to the specific picture you want and it will be taken care of.

Link Here if you want an Avatar

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03 Sep 2013 08:07 #6 by Sean Moulson (Moulson13)
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Welcome Back. My name is Sean and I am a new player marshall. Things may have changed since you have played last. If you have any questions please let me know.

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03 Sep 2013 10:44 #7 by Avalyn Ode (krazyaznxinluv)
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Welcome back to Travance! I do hope you enjoy your next event here! Oh, and I'm Jamie, (IG: Avalyn) I'm fairly new so I don't think I have met you before. But if you ever need me, PM me.



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03 Sep 2013 11:31 #8 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Thanks for all the welcomes.

I think I may wait until a better photo comes up, that costume is from over 11 years ago. :S

I am not going to play the same thing I did back then, so on second thought, nevermind. :)

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05 Sep 2013 14:37 #9 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Doing some background research, I was perusing the maps of Kormyre. I am a little confused by the descriptions of the Great Rift.

I get that the Great Rift separates the continent, but what is the Great Rift? Is it a canyon or some magical manifestation, or both?

Next question, I also have read that explorers found a way through a network of caverns to the other side of the rift... Can't you just sail across the Quail Straights? There is even a port city on the other side now...

So, does that mean the caverns are not used in favor of the quicker and probably safer ship route now?

I intend to make a Kormyrean PC, hopefully for the October event, in a nutshell, how would he have come to Travance?

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05 Sep 2013 14:59 #10 by Kanas Whisperwood Silverfang (midgetelf)
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I think the Rift is just a giant version of the Grand Canyon. As a Komyrian, you have a multitude of options, just be creative. As a Selandrian, I had to caravan jump till I reached Angst, where I hitched a ship to Travance. But for you, it's easier, so come up with something fun.

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05 Sep 2013 15:11 #11 by Augustus (OEBlaze)
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Hello, and welcome back!

my name's Justin, and I'm a New Player Marshal. If there's anything you need, let me know.

While I can't go into great detail about the rift (partially because I don't know much about it myself) how you choose to arrive in Travance is up to you. My character, being from Coast Haven, obviously took a ship. It's up to you how you want to cross, but know that it does take time. I believe the direct route takes about a week, whereas the ships actually take longer. I would say around 2-3 weeks from port to port.

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05 Sep 2013 15:49 #12 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Ok, noted for both replies...

Some more questions if you don't mind:

One of the profession options that I am considering is Cleric. I can't seem to find the skill Cleric's Weapon described. Where can I find that skill description?

Further, at the moment I have only Sword phys reps. If a Cleric's deity has a Mace as its Holy Weapon, would that make it awkward to use a Sword, or in what way would that limit my character?

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05 Sep 2013 15:55 - 05 Sep 2013 16:00 #13 by Goggs (coryan)
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Here you are mate:

Cleric's Weapon

The Cleric may purchase a single, specific weapon skill that falls within the tenets of their Deity's choice for a weapon (i.e. – 1 Handed Edge, Bastard Blunt, 2 Handed Blunt, etc.). This skill may be purchased multiple times for different sizes of weapons, or different weapons if allowed. Please see the "Deities of Arawyn" section for the appropriate Holy Weapon(s) for each deity.


Also this:

  • Agaura’s holy weapons are a mace of any size and a one-handed sword.
  • Andorra’s holy weapon is a staff.
  • Brazen’s holy weapon is a hammer, of any size.
  • Chronicler’s holy weapon is a staff.
  • Enax’s holy weapon is a one-handed sword.
  • Gaia’s holy weapon is a staff.
  • Galladel’s holy weapon is a one-handed mace.
  • Galmachis’ holy weapon is a mace of any size.
  • Glomm’s holy weapon is a one-handed axe.
  • Malyc’s holy weapon is a morning star of any size.
  • Valos’ holy weapon is a mace of any size.



You've probably already found it, but there's a bunch of stuff about each of the different gods scattered around the website (the rulebook is perhaps good place to start if not - flick to "The Deities")

Hope that helps a bit!

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05 Sep 2013 16:04 #14 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Thanks for that!

So that means that since there are no weapon proficiencies listed on the Cleric List, besides Cleric's Weapon, that if I want to use a sword, I must instead choose the Commoner's List to pick up 1 handed edge?

Later when I finally purchase or make a Mace, I can purchase Cleric's Weapon to gain proficiency with it?

But, in the Cleric List, it is possible to take a +1 Proficiency with the prereq being any weapon skill, so I have a choice which to apply it to?

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05 Sep 2013 17:56 #15 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Thanks, I was confusing 'proficiency' with 'skill' there.

In other words I can buy the skill 1HE from the Commoner's list, and progress with 1HE proficiency, when able, through the Cleric's list. If I obtain a Mace, I can buy the skill "Cleric's Weapon" (after training from an IG teacher) and I can choose to progress through the proficiencies as normal through the Cleric's list.

That actually makes a compelling argument to start off as a commoner, with the extra build, and then choose my profession IG, after rp with the other PCs.

Just thinking out loud. Thanks for all the responses!

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05 Sep 2013 17:57 #16 by Caelvan (Caelvan)
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Cory, while you are right. Please refrain from posting any rules based answers aside from quoting the rule book. Unless you are a marshal.

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05 Sep 2013 19:01 #17 by Goggs (coryan)
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Sure thing - all better now. :-)

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05 Sep 2013 20:02 - 05 Sep 2013 20:03 #18 by Caelvan (Caelvan)
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You are correct HOWEVER. If you get any weapon proficiencies with a 1HE and then get a 1HB your current proficiencies will NOT carry over to your 1HB.
Example
You have 1HE and a wep prof +1RH. You swing for 3's in your right hand and 2 in your left.
You the purchase 1HB. You still swing 3's in your RH when using a 1HE HOWEVER you swing 2's with the 1HB regardless which hand since the wep prof is weapon AND hand specific.

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05 Sep 2013 21:36 #19 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Understood, its similar enough to other games I have played. Thanks for the clarification.

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09 Sep 2013 18:42 #20 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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Looking at costuming requirements for Cleric, and a Holy Symbol seems reasonably necessary.

Where would I find acceptable pendants or styles for, say, Valos?

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09 Sep 2013 19:10 #21 by Onca (Lorelai)
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Sun symbols are easy to find and many people make a craft store or etsy their store for such things. Sometimes merchants will also have applicable items at market faire. You could also ask in off-topic if anyone has an older one/one they don't use. :) welcome!


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09 Sep 2013 20:50 #22 by Birgitta Drexel (Birgitta)
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Hello cousin! Long time no hear or see. I just returned to KR myself. I'm in Reading PA ping me for details!

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09 Sep 2013 21:41 #23 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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I already did hun, check your PMs. :-)

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09 Sep 2013 22:23 #24 by Birgitta Drexel (Birgitta)
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Lol love u 2. I'm squeezing over here,

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09 Sep 2013 22:43 #25 by Templar Aldric (Selrik)
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On holy symbols, can they vary?

I mean, I have picked up a cool looking brass pendant, in a abstract style that I think would be perfect for the "orb of light" that the symbol is described as.

Is there an accepted version?

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09 Sep 2013 23:10 #26 by Onca (Lorelai)
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Most Valosian holy symbols look something like this: img1.etsystatic.com/011/0/7663806/il_170x135.466508437_32pd.jpg

That does not preclude other designs, but I think straying too far from that would mean most people wouldn't recognize it as such right away. If you want a rules marshal/RP marshal answer, I suggest you ask in realizing the character/rules, this is just someone who has a lot of friends that play clergy members, and Valosians.

Hope it helps!


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10 Sep 2013 11:46 #27 by Augustus (OEBlaze)
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You shouldn't have a problem, as long as it's clearly recognizable as a sun. For example, there are many different variations on Real-life Holy symbols due to stylization and different locales. However, Rachel is right, if you are really worried, you can post a picture of what you're looking at on the Realizing the Character/Rules boards, and someone will give you a definitive ruling.

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