Wrath of the Magi

[Grey]

I don't have a solid count yet - we have a Communer, Chronomancer, Cryolyte, and probably Heartwright for certain.


We may have a Necromancer and Shadow, but I haven't heard from those players in quite some time, so if you get yours in first you'd be bery welcome.


Especially after that Promethean game collapsed.

 

[Coal seam Fire]

Promethean is hard to get people for. The structured character growth puts a lot of players off.


If you haven't read the Craft sequence, I recommend it. Amazon's sample of the first book is most of the first chapter, and the style is consistent as far as I've gotten. The soul-law metaphysics are so lovingly done.

 

[Grey]

I'll be sure to check it out! Meanwhile, feel free to join the fun over here: Wrath of the Magi

 

[Tatterdemalion]

Quick character idea- would it be possible to have a necromancer who attempted to cheat death and succeeded, but at the cost of his memories, human form, and much of his power?

 

[Grey]

I would be reluctant to allow that at the start of the game, but it's absolutely achievable within the rules.


Hrm. See if something less extreme grabs you, and if not, I can see fitting this character shortly into the plot as the party digs around in ruins.

 

[Tatterdemalion]

I definitely see how that could get out of control quickly. I was simply tossing out a quick concept I thought was sort of neat. Is there any particular Pattern that you think could help round out the group right now?

 

[Grey]

Hrm. Pretty effective in combat with the Cryolyte and Communer (and our Chronomancer's respectable skill at arms), with good mobility and intelligence gathering from the Chronomancer, and a powerful socialite in the Heartwright.


A Necromancer adds huge versatility - extra labour, useful magical devices, intelligence from questioning ghosts, and an inclination towards being a party animal or researcher. With three people vying for that spot, well, it might get competitive.


A Shadow adds a ninja-scholar to the group, which is as useful as it sounds.


As for other options - a Guardian provides a very useful economic edge, a Conflagrant makes a good 'heart' or leader for the group, a Seer could be very useful for giving buffs and predicting events (in tandem with a Chronomancer they'd be potent indeed), a Stormlord offers almost as much versatility as a Necromancer with more shock-and-awe magic at their disposal, a Torcherbearer would be a good support choice with a line in deathrays, and a Conduit can enhance the entire group while giving them an edge against potential hostile Magi or ancient traps.


So I guess consider the option that you think would support an interesting character and worry a little less about rounding out the group's abilities.

 

[KayDuckula]

Do you have a Heartwright or a Seer, yet? I'm really interested.

 

[Grey]

Currently confirmed players:


Alexandra, as a Communer.


Blackadder, as a Cryolyte.


Coal Seam Fire, as a Necromancer


Stickdom, as a Chronomancer.


The Fuzz, as a Guardian


Likely players include:


Cirno, as a Heartwright.


Players I am now highly skeptical will be joining us:


Dopejackalope, as a Necromancer.


CrimsonEclipse, also a Necromancer.


Which means, Kay, Seer is certainly open.


And remember, folks - if you don't get a spot here, you can always see Fantasy - The Abyss Gazes Also which takes place in the same setting. Or Fantasy - Tribunal which takes place in the same setting about a thousand miles southwest.


Or Futuristic - RULES OF NATURE which takes place in the same setting about a thousand years later.