Contingency....

ShadowChild · 04-15-2003, 10:42 AM

Okay i posted this a few days ago, but with no history...so here it is.....tell me what you think! good or bad it matters not! (Apologies for the length of the history! i wrote it in notepad and didn't think it was this long)

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Krix's Contingency
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Bastard Sword
THAC0 +2
Fire Damage each hit (1d3)
Lightning Damage each hit (1d3)
Cast Heal Serious Wounds (1 charge only)
Cast Magic Missle (1 charge only)

This sword was originaly owned by 'Krix' a tracker with the Elven Hunters. He was presented the sword by Balinor the Captain of the Elven Guard after 15 years of service.

Krix was renowned for working alone, and even when working with a group he would keep his distance, often disapearing for days scouting the area ahead. Ballinor wanted to create something that would aid Krix whilst scouting. After the sword was forged Balinor had it placed in the charge of a Mage by the name of Kael.

Kael toiled for many days imbuing the sword with ancient elvish magic, after 6 days Kael went to Balinor and presented him with what he called "Contingency".

Kael explained that he had enchanted the sword with elemental spells, but this was not all....Kael also told Balinor why he had name the weapon "Contingency", in the most dire of situations the carrier could call upon the powers imbued in the sword to heal himself and also launch a magical assault at the enemy.

Balinor was pleased greatly, but as he thanked the Mage he was given a warning. Once the power of the sword was called forth, it could no longer be summoned again due to the nature of the enchantments placed on it. However the sword would retain its elemental properties and still could be used as a powerful weapon.

It is said that Krix was very pleased with the piece and it became his most prized possesion, but little it known of its use throughout history. What became of Krix and the other carriers of "Contingency"...and why was the power never summoned?

[img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 04-15-2003, 10:44 AM: Message edited by: ShadowChild ]

Pirengle · 04-15-2003, 12:05 PM

Sounds great, ShadowChild, but why does the item carry the charges? Why have a sword cast one bout of magic missile when you can carry a wand that can cast 100? Same with the healing.

This game lacks powerful bastard swords. I suggest that you upgrade the enchantment to +3, maybe even +4.

Lightning damage sounds like a good idea, but everything does fire damage. Well, not everything, but you know what I mean.

Maybe give the sword the same properties as the Drinker, and have a 5% chance to heal 17 points of damage to the wielder or something. Maybe a 10% chance to cast magic missile on successful hit.

daan · 04-15-2003, 12:19 PM

It has only one charge and is meant as a last contingency , a one-time life saver.. hence the story [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Pirengle · 04-15-2003, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by daan:
It has only one charge and is meant as a last contingency , a one-time life saver.. hence the story [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I'm an English major...you'd think I'd know how to read by now...sorry about that, ShadowChild.

Xero279 · 04-15-2003, 02:22 PM

I like it! As said before, we need powerful bastard swords, so personally i would make it a +3, not +4.

We (the players) tend to specialize in weapons we know are very powerful, as opposed to ones that dont have power (clubs, darts, etc.). We got powerful maces.. so why not clubs??

To all you making new items.. i say.. Keep it up!

Annatar · 04-15-2003, 02:57 PM

I should make the weapon like this

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Krix's Contingency +4

This sword was originaly owned by 'Krix' a tracker with the Elven Hunters. He was presented the sword by Balinor the Captain of the Elven Guard after 15 years of service.

Krix was renowned for working alone, and even when working with a group he would keep his distance, often disapearing for days scouting the area ahead. Ballinor wanted to create something that would aid Krix whilst scouting. After the sword was forged Balinor had it placed in the charge of a Mage by the name of Kael.

Kael toiled for many days imbuing the sword with ancient elvish magic, after 6 days Kael went to Balinor and presented him with what he called "Contingency".

Kael explained that he had enchanted the sword with elemental spells, but this was not all....Kael also told Balinor why he had name the weapon "Contingency", in the most dire of situations the carrier could call upon the powers imbued in the sword to heal himself and also launch a magical assault at the enemy.

Balinor was pleased greatly, but as he thanked the Mage he was given a warning. Once the power of the sword was called forth, it could no longer be summoned again due to the nature of the enchantments placed on it. However the sword would retain its elemental properties and still could be used as a powerful weapon.

It is said that Krix was very pleased with the piece and it became his most prized possesion, but little it known of its use throughout history. What became of Krix and the other carriers of "Contingency"...and why was the power never summoned?

Special Abilities:
- Heal one charge (wielder only)
- Magic Missle one charge
- Lightning bolt one charge
- Cone of Cold one charge.

Combat Abilities:
Lightning Damage each hit (1d3)
Cold Damage each hit (1d3)
THACO: +4 bonus
Damage: 2d4 +4 Damage
Type: slashing
Weight: 12
Speed Factor: 1
Proficiency Type: Bastard Sword
Type: 1-handed
Usable by:

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This is my version (slightly upgraded)

People will love this sword, for it is the only worthy Bastard sword in the game.

[ 04-15-2003, 03:40 PM: Message edited by: Annatar ]

Raistlin Majere · 04-15-2003, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Damage: 1d18 +4 Damage

I hope that "1d18" part was a typo, cause otherwise that would be just a tad bit overpowered, dont you think?

Annatar · 04-15-2003, 03:19 PM

Aaah yes it should be 1d8 not 1d18 it was a typo, thanks that you pointed it out Raistlin Majere, because I didn't saw it.

Raistlin Majere · 04-15-2003, 03:20 PM

thats better. almost scared me by making me think someone would enjoy an ultimate sword of death like that. [img]smile.gif[/img]

BTW, if we were really picky, which of course we are not, it should be 2d4, since its a bastard sword.

[ 04-15-2003, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: Raistlin Majere ]

Annatar · 04-15-2003, 03:39 PM

Your right, due to the lack of good bastard swords I tend to forget details like that..

Annatar = editing previous post

[ 04-15-2003, 03:40 PM: Message edited by: Annatar ]

04-15-2003, 10:42 AM	#1
ShadowChild Manshoon Join Date: February 19, 2003 Location: Scouse Land... Age: 45 Posts: 230	Okay i posted this a few days ago, but with no history...so here it is.....tell me what you think! good or bad it matters not! (Apologies for the length of the history! i wrote it in notepad and didn't think it was this long) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Krix's Contingency ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bastard Sword THAC0 +2 Fire Damage each hit (1d3) Lightning Damage each hit (1d3) Cast Heal Serious Wounds (1 charge only) Cast Magic Missle (1 charge only) This sword was originaly owned by 'Krix' a tracker with the Elven Hunters. He was presented the sword by Balinor the Captain of the Elven Guard after 15 years of service. Krix was renowned for working alone, and even when working with a group he would keep his distance, often disapearing for days scouting the area ahead. Ballinor wanted to create something that would aid Krix whilst scouting. After the sword was forged Balinor had it placed in the charge of a Mage by the name of Kael. Kael toiled for many days imbuing the sword with ancient elvish magic, after 6 days Kael went to Balinor and presented him with what he called "Contingency". Kael explained that he had enchanted the sword with elemental spells, but this was not all....Kael also told Balinor why he had name the weapon "Contingency", in the most dire of situations the carrier could call upon the powers imbued in the sword to heal himself and also launch a magical assault at the enemy. Balinor was pleased greatly, but as he thanked the Mage he was given a warning. Once the power of the sword was called forth, it could no longer be summoned again due to the nature of the enchantments placed on it. However the sword would retain its elemental properties and still could be used as a powerful weapon. It is said that Krix was very pleased with the piece and it became his most prized possesion, but little it known of its use throughout history. What became of Krix and the other carriers of "Contingency"...and why was the power never summoned? [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 04-15-2003, 10:44 AM: Message edited by: ShadowChild ] __________________ Never violate a woman nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.<br /><br /><i>Druss The Legend</i>

04-15-2003, 12:05 PM	#2
Pirengle Symbol of Cyric Join Date: April 20, 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA Age: 42 Posts: 1,101	Sounds great, ShadowChild, but why does the item carry the charges? Why have a sword cast one bout of magic missile when you can carry a wand that can cast 100? Same with the healing. This game lacks powerful bastard swords. I suggest that you upgrade the enchantment to +3, maybe even +4. Lightning damage sounds like a good idea, but everything does fire damage. Well, not everything, but you know what I mean. Maybe give the sword the same properties as the Drinker, and have a 5% chance to heal 17 points of damage to the wielder or something. Maybe a 10% chance to cast magic missile on successful hit. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/pirengle/quintesson.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-15-2003, 12:19 PM	#3
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 40 Posts: 1,644	It has only one charge and is meant as a last contingency , a one-time life saver.. hence the story [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

04-15-2003, 02:22 PM	#5
Xero279 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 38 Posts: 1,360	I like it! As said before, we need powerful bastard swords, so personally i would make it a +3, not +4. We (the players) tend to specialize in weapons we know are very powerful, as opposed to ones that dont have power (clubs, darts, etc.). We got powerful maces.. so why not clubs?? To all you making new items.. i say.. Keep it up! __________________ <br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[music04]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/music04.gif\" /> Live to Rock, Rock to Live <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[rocking2]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/rocking2.gif\" /> <br />[url]\"http://www.livejournal.com/users/Xero279\" target=\"_blank\">...From The Mind of Xero</a>

04-15-2003, 02:57 PM	#6
Annatar Mephistopheles Join Date: January 7, 2003 Location: Holland Age: 38 Posts: 1,402	I should make the weapon like this ---------------------------- Krix's Contingency +4 This sword was originaly owned by 'Krix' a tracker with the Elven Hunters. He was presented the sword by Balinor the Captain of the Elven Guard after 15 years of service. Krix was renowned for working alone, and even when working with a group he would keep his distance, often disapearing for days scouting the area ahead. Ballinor wanted to create something that would aid Krix whilst scouting. After the sword was forged Balinor had it placed in the charge of a Mage by the name of Kael. Kael toiled for many days imbuing the sword with ancient elvish magic, after 6 days Kael went to Balinor and presented him with what he called "Contingency". Kael explained that he had enchanted the sword with elemental spells, but this was not all....Kael also told Balinor why he had name the weapon "Contingency", in the most dire of situations the carrier could call upon the powers imbued in the sword to heal himself and also launch a magical assault at the enemy. Balinor was pleased greatly, but as he thanked the Mage he was given a warning. Once the power of the sword was called forth, it could no longer be summoned again due to the nature of the enchantments placed on it. However the sword would retain its elemental properties and still could be used as a powerful weapon. It is said that Krix was very pleased with the piece and it became his most prized possesion, but little it known of its use throughout history. What became of Krix and the other carriers of "Contingency"...and why was the power never summoned? Special Abilities: - Heal one charge (wielder only) - Magic Missle one charge - Lightning bolt one charge - Cone of Cold one charge. Combat Abilities: Lightning Damage each hit (1d3) Cold Damage each hit (1d3) THACO: +4 bonus Damage: 2d4 +4 Damage Type: slashing Weight: 12 Speed Factor: 1 Proficiency Type: Bastard Sword Type: 1-handed Usable by: --------------------------------------------- This is my version (slightly upgraded) People will love this sword, for it is the only worthy Bastard sword in the game. [ 04-15-2003, 03:40 PM: Message edited by: Annatar ] __________________ <br />Nau Tagnik\'zur zhal fre\'sla wun ussta i\'dol. -Annatar

04-15-2003, 03:19 PM	#8
Annatar Mephistopheles Join Date: January 7, 2003 Location: Holland Age: 38 Posts: 1,402	Aaah yes it should be 1d8 not 1d18 it was a typo, thanks that you pointed it out Raistlin Majere, because I didn't saw it. __________________ <br />Nau Tagnik\'zur zhal fre\'sla wun ussta i\'dol. -Annatar

04-15-2003, 03:20 PM	#9
Raistlin Majere Ra Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 37 Posts: 2,323	thats better. almost scared me by making me think someone would enjoy an ultimate sword of death like that. [img]smile.gif[/img] BTW, if we were really picky, which of course we are not, it should be 2d4, since its a bastard sword. [ 04-15-2003, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: Raistlin Majere ] __________________ If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One. "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

04-15-2003, 03:39 PM	#10
Annatar Mephistopheles Join Date: January 7, 2003 Location: Holland Age: 38 Posts: 1,402	Your right, due to the lack of good bastard swords I tend to forget details like that.. Annatar = editing previous post [ 04-15-2003, 03:40 PM: Message edited by: Annatar ] __________________ <br />Nau Tagnik\'zur zhal fre\'sla wun ussta i\'dol. -Annatar

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