I trying to design a Bladesinger character but I am having trouble deciding on an appropriate background. All the usual suspects for a wizard such as acolyte and sage just do not seem to fit. Does anyone have any suggestions.
I trying to design a Bladesinger character but I am having trouble deciding on an appropriate background. All the usual suspects for a wizard such as acolyte and sage just do not seem to fit. Does anyone have any suggestions.
Thanks
How are you envisioning the bladesong?
I've got a character in mind with a South Pacific vibe whose bladesong is essentially a haka. The Sailor or even the Fisher background (from Saltmarsh) would work for him
Figure out what your bladesong looks/sounds like or is based on, and it might give you some background ideas
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Active characters:
Edoumiaond Willegume "Eddie" Podslee, Vegetanian scholar (College of Spirits bard) Lan Kidogo, mapach archaeologist and treasure hunter (Knowledge cleric) Peter "the Pied Piper" Hausler, human con artist/remover of vermin (Circle of the Shepherd druid) PIPA - Planar Interception/Protection Aeormaton, warforged bodyguard and ex-wizard hunter (Warrior of the Elements monk/Cartographer artificer) Xhekhetiel, halfling survivor of a Betrayer Gods cult (Runechild sorcerer/fighter)
Other things to consider - * what race are they and how does that affect background? * are they from the Forgotten Realms or another published world that has bladesinger/Swordmage traditions that might impact background? * is there anything special you want in their background and what backgrounds might best fit that? * have you talked to the DM about using a 1D&D custom background instead of a 5e background? * have you talked to the DM about possible backgrounds that would include bladesinger/Swordmage from their world?
all can have major impacts on the background chosen. For example I run a modified (heavily in some regions) Forgotten Realms world that has at least 3 somewhat different elven bladesinger traditions (Evermeet, Cormanthor, high Forest) a Cormyrian war Wizard Swordmage tradition, a Turmish Genasi Swordmage tradition, a Tymantherian Dragonborn Swordmage tradition, an Anauroch Bedine tradition and a Dalesland tradition out of a reconquered/freed Teshendale so there would be lots of different possibilities. Best to talk to your DM.
I trying to design a Bladesinger character but I am having trouble deciding on an appropriate background. All the usual suspects for a wizard such as acolyte and sage just do not seem to fit. Does anyone have any suggestions.
Thanks
I am playing a bladesinger who has the pirate background. Lots of fun.
How are you envisioning the bladesong?
I've got a character in mind with a South Pacific vibe whose bladesong is essentially a haka. The Sailor or even the Fisher background (from Saltmarsh) would work for him
Figure out what your bladesong looks/sounds like or is based on, and it might give you some background ideas
Active characters:
Edoumiaond Willegume "Eddie" Podslee, Vegetanian scholar (College of Spirits bard)
Lan Kidogo, mapach archaeologist and treasure hunter (Knowledge cleric)
Peter "the Pied Piper" Hausler, human con artist/remover of vermin (Circle of the Shepherd druid)
PIPA - Planar Interception/Protection Aeormaton, warforged bodyguard and ex-wizard hunter (Warrior of the Elements monk/Cartographer artificer)
Xhekhetiel, halfling survivor of a Betrayer Gods cult (Runechild sorcerer/fighter)
Other things to consider -
* what race are they and how does that affect background?
* are they from the Forgotten Realms or another published world that has bladesinger/Swordmage traditions that might impact background?
* is there anything special you want in their background and what backgrounds might best fit that?
* have you talked to the DM about using a 1D&D custom background instead of a 5e background?
* have you talked to the DM about possible backgrounds that would include bladesinger/Swordmage from their world?
all can have major impacts on the background chosen. For example I run a modified (heavily in some regions) Forgotten Realms world that has at least 3 somewhat different elven bladesinger traditions (Evermeet, Cormanthor, high Forest) a Cormyrian war Wizard Swordmage tradition, a Turmish Genasi Swordmage tradition, a Tymantherian Dragonborn Swordmage tradition, an Anauroch Bedine tradition and a Dalesland tradition out of a reconquered/freed Teshendale so there would be lots of different possibilities. Best to talk to your DM.
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