Question: Do skeletons talk in your games? RAW, they can't, but idk how many people know that, and I prefer talking skellies anyway.
I have one NPC I wish to use named Skele-Otis. He will be quite a talkative and charming spirit. The lack of flesh will be no hindrance to him.
In my off week game (which is the very fun, very heavy RP game) - I had a Flameskull who had the Immovable Rod shoved through his head so he was face down - a wizard who'd been murdered. He was supposed to be a trap for the party - to want to take the immovable rod - and allow the Flameskull to rise up. But they ended up talking to him, and I ended up coming up with this whole, he'd been a wizard, employed by a more powerful evil wizard; betrayed that master, for the new King - ends up murdered, by having an immovable rod shoved through his head - but has all kinds of info on the evil wizard and the evil king (both whom the party is out to defeat) - and through this, he promises to eventually reveal information to the party if they 1 - Help him find out who murdered him and 2 - Help him find a body to possess so he can begin casting spells again. The party agreed and now has him (and shoves him in their Bag of Holding when they enter towns since Necromancy, other than Speak with Dead, and such by Clerics) is completely forbidden (think Salem Witch Trials type of stuff when people even suspect someone of Necromancy). I powered him down from a traditional FlameSkull - so all he has is his levitation and just the fire ray. Whenever they pull him out of the bag of holding (they've used him as a light source in caves!) he always asks, "Oh! Is there someone to possess?"
He's been a lot of fun
I don't know if the thumbnail from my home brew of him on here will be visible to others...
Question: Do skeletons talk in your games? RAW, they can't, but idk how many people know that, and I prefer talking skellies anyway.
I have one NPC I wish to use named Skele-Otis. He will be quite a talkative and charming spirit. The lack of flesh will be no hindrance to him.
In my off week game (which is the very fun, very heavy RP game) - I had a Flameskull who had the Immovable Rod shoved through his head so he was face down - a wizard who'd been murdered. He was supposed to be a trap for the party - to want to take the immovable rod - and allow the Flameskull to rise up. But they ended up talking to him, and I ended up coming up with this whole, he'd been a wizard, employed by a more powerful evil wizard; betrayed that master, for the new King - ends up murdered, by having an immovable rod shoved through his head - but has all kinds of info on the evil wizard and the evil king (both whom the party is out to defeat) - and through this, he promises to eventually reveal information to the party if they 1 - Help him find out who murdered him and 2 - Help him find a body to possess so he can begin casting spells again. The party agreed and now has him (and shoves him in their Bag of Holding when they enter towns since Necromancy, other than Speak with Dead, and such by Clerics) is completely forbidden (think Salem Witch Trials type of stuff when people even suspect someone of Necromancy). I powered him down from a traditional FlameSkull - so all he has is his levitation and just the fire ray. Whenever they pull him out of the bag of holding (they've used him as a light source in caves!) he always asks, "Oh! Is there someone to possess?"
He's been a lot of fun
I don't know if the thumbnail from my home brew of him on here will be visible to others...
Holy [redacted] that is awesome
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The whole "hand into boiling oil, if it comes out unharmed, you are innocent by decree of gods" kind of thing. The Witch trials thing made me wonder, since I actually do use Ordeals, lol. Branding, Stoning (the weight on the chest kind, not the throw rocks kind), boiling oil, throw 'em in the river, all that).
It is even part of the legal system, lol. Any accused can ask for an Ordeal instead, they get carted off to a temple, and the ordeal is held. The Gods have a ten percent chance of not paying attention, though. so, you know, it works pretty well...
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Question: Do skeletons talk in your games? RAW, they can't, but idk how many people know that, and I prefer talking skellies anyway.
I have one NPC I wish to use named Skele-Otis. He will be quite a talkative and charming spirit. The lack of flesh will be no hindrance to him.
In my off week game (which is the very fun, very heavy RP game) - I had a Flameskull who had the Immovable Rod shoved through his head so he was face down - a wizard who'd been murdered. He was supposed to be a trap for the party - to want to take the immovable rod - and allow the Flameskull to rise up. But they ended up talking to him, and I ended up coming up with this whole, he'd been a wizard, employed by a more powerful evil wizard; betrayed that master, for the new King - ends up murdered, by having an immovable rod shoved through his head - but has all kinds of info on the evil wizard and the evil king (both whom the party is out to defeat) - and through this, he promises to eventually reveal information to the party if they 1 - Help him find out who murdered him and 2 - Help him find a body to possess so he can begin casting spells again. The party agreed and now has him (and shoves him in their Bag of Holding when they enter towns since Necromancy, other than Speak with Dead, and such by Clerics) is completely forbidden (think Salem Witch Trials type of stuff when people even suspect someone of Necromancy). I powered him down from a traditional FlameSkull - so all he has is his levitation and just the fire ray. Whenever they pull him out of the bag of holding (they've used him as a light source in caves!) he always asks, "Oh! Is there someone to possess?"
He's been a lot of fun
I don't know if the thumbnail from my home brew of him on here will be visible to others...
Holy [redacted] that is awesome
Thanks! I took the image of the FlameSkull - found an image of the Immovable Rod - and with layers - laid out - then photoshopped around the rod to reflect the green and orange flames depending on the rod's location.
The whole "hand into boiling oil, if it comes out unharmed, you are innocent by decree of gods" kind of thing. The Witch trials thing made me wonder, since I actually do use Ordeals, lol. Branding, Stoning (the weight on the chest kind, not the throw rocks kind), boiling oil, throw 'em in the river, all that).
It is even part of the legal system, lol. Any accused can ask for an Ordeal instead, they get carted off to a temple, and the ordeal is held. The Gods have a ten percent chance of not paying attention, though. so, you know, it works pretty well...
I don't call them Ordeals. But in my campaign, anyone doing Necromancy (that isn't through the Church to Speak with the Dead to see who murdered someone, for example) - is hunted down with the effort to bring them in alive, but kill if you must. Those that are captured are first handed to the Clerics to "try and save their soul" - if the Clerics can't "fix" them - they're handed over to the Wizard who usually use their magic to "erase" them and make them pretty much brainless servants (similar to the... ugh, can't remember what they're called in Dragon Age... ah yes, The Tranquil).
And these "tranquil" for lack of a better word, simply serve the mages in maintaining their tomes in the tower - as that's all they're "programmed" to do.
A butcher backed into a meat grinder. He got a little behind in his work.
I walked into the kitchen and my wife was cutting up Onions. I started to cry. Onions was a good dog.
Why did Sally fall off the swing? Because Sally didn’t have any arms.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Not Sally.
Why did the plane crash? Because the pilot was a loaf of bread.
My wife was reading next to me and said, “Pass me a bookmark.” We have been married for 14 years and she still can’t remember that my name is Ryan.
Hello kids I’m the color red and I’ve brought my friends to. Teach you about them they’re the colors of all the things you see and red is me the color of awesome things like hearts and roses and mats but most importantly love blood love blood love blood love blood love blood
love and blood are said and the same time
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Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
In my off week game (which is the very fun, very heavy RP game) - I had a Flameskull who had the Immovable Rod shoved through his head so he was face down - a wizard who'd been murdered. He was supposed to be a trap for the party - to want to take the immovable rod - and allow the Flameskull to rise up. But they ended up talking to him, and I ended up coming up with this whole, he'd been a wizard, employed by a more powerful evil wizard; betrayed that master, for the new King - ends up murdered, by having an immovable rod shoved through his head - but has all kinds of info on the evil wizard and the evil king (both whom the party is out to defeat) - and through this, he promises to eventually reveal information to the party if they 1 - Help him find out who murdered him and 2 - Help him find a body to possess so he can begin casting spells again. The party agreed and now has him (and shoves him in their Bag of Holding when they enter towns since Necromancy, other than Speak with Dead, and such by Clerics) is completely forbidden (think Salem Witch Trials type of stuff when people even suspect someone of Necromancy). I powered him down from a traditional FlameSkull - so all he has is his levitation and just the fire ray. Whenever they pull him out of the bag of holding (they've used him as a light source in caves!) he always asks, "Oh! Is there someone to possess?"
He's been a lot of fun
I don't know if the thumbnail from my home brew of him on here will be visible to others...
Check out my publication on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tawmis%20Logue
Check out my comedy web series - Neverending Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wr4-u9-zw0&list=PLbRG7dzFI-u3EJd0usasgDrrFO3mZ1lOZ
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Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
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odd question, inspired by above:
Does anyone use Ordeals in their games?
The whole "hand into boiling oil, if it comes out unharmed, you are innocent by decree of gods" kind of thing. The Witch trials thing made me wonder, since I actually do use Ordeals, lol. Branding, Stoning (the weight on the chest kind, not the throw rocks kind), boiling oil, throw 'em in the river, all that).
It is even part of the legal system, lol. Any accused can ask for an Ordeal instead, they get carted off to a temple, and the ordeal is held. The Gods have a ten percent chance of not paying attention, though. so, you know, it works pretty well...
Only a DM since 1980 (3000+ Sessions) / PhD, MS, MA / Mixed, Bi, Trans, Woman / No longer welcome in the US, apparently
Wyrlde: Adventures in the Seven Cities
.-=] Lore Book | Patreon | Wyrlde YT [=-.
An original Setting for 5e, a whole solar system of adventure. Ongoing updates, exclusies, more.
Not Talking About It / Dubbed The Oracle in the Cult of Mythology Nerds
Thanks! I took the image of the FlameSkull - found an image of the Immovable Rod - and with layers - laid out - then photoshopped around the rod to reflect the green and orange flames depending on the rod's location.
Check out my publication on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tawmis%20Logue
Check out my comedy web series - Neverending Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wr4-u9-zw0&list=PLbRG7dzFI-u3EJd0usasgDrrFO3mZ1lOZ
Need a character story/background written up? I do it for free (but also take donations!) - https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?591882-Need-a-character-background-written-up
Crocodiles can grow up to 15 feet, but most only have 4.
Did y’all hear about the kidnapping at the school? It’s ok because he woke up.
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
Bards would appreciate the bad joke. Which seems suiting for the avatar you currently have! lol
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An invisible man married an invisible woman. The kids aren’t anything to see either.
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
Also I’m not trolling just fitting in some dad jokes
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
I don't call them Ordeals. But in my campaign, anyone doing Necromancy (that isn't through the Church to Speak with the Dead to see who murdered someone, for example) - is hunted down with the effort to bring them in alive, but kill if you must. Those that are captured are first handed to the Clerics to "try and save their soul" - if the Clerics can't "fix" them - they're handed over to the Wizard who usually use their magic to "erase" them and make them pretty much brainless servants (similar to the... ugh, can't remember what they're called in Dragon Age... ah yes, The Tranquil).
And these "tranquil" for lack of a better word, simply serve the mages in maintaining their tomes in the tower - as that's all they're "programmed" to do.
Check out my publication on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Tawmis%20Logue
Check out my comedy web series - Neverending Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wr4-u9-zw0&list=PLbRG7dzFI-u3EJd0usasgDrrFO3mZ1lOZ
Need a character story/background written up? I do it for free (but also take donations!) - https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?591882-Need-a-character-background-written-up
Trust me with the conversations we have in here, no one thinks you're trolling. :)
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... when asked by friends, they all said, they definitely never saw them getting together.
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I never thought about it, but it sounds like a cool idea.
Funny funny funny
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
If dad jokes are happening…
A butcher backed into a meat grinder. He got a little behind in his work.
I walked into the kitchen and my wife was cutting up Onions. I started to cry. Onions was a good dog.
Why did Sally fall off the swing? Because Sally didn’t have any arms.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Not Sally.
Why did the plane crash? Because the pilot was a loaf of bread.
My wife was reading next to me and said, “Pass me a bookmark.” We have been married for 14 years and she still can’t remember that my name is Ryan.
Sorry, I have a weird sense of humor.
Hello kids I’m the color red and I’ve brought my friends to. Teach you about them they’re the colors of all the things you see and red is me the color of awesome things like hearts and roses and mats but most importantly love blood love blood love blood love blood love blood
love and blood are said and the same time
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
The invisible man demanded a divorce, the kids don't get to see him.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
???????? Hmmm
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
300th post wins my respect
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya
Why do they call them apartments when they're all clumped together?
Why is it a pair of jeans if you're only buying one?
Why do we drive on a parkway but park on a driveway?
Why are things delivered by automobile called shipments but things delivered in ships are called cargo?
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Check out the court of the dnd players and best dad joke wins
Ain’t nuttiness Berta than sum good ole jambalaya