I was toying around with a build idea and wanted to throw it out here for others to chew on. Since I don't really consider it to be very effective, I didn't post it in the actual build forums. However, here's the skeleton of both a story and a build...I'd love some constructive criticism.
--- (Please note: This character was designed to see what could happen using three classes that I suspect are underutilized. The original intent was to see if these underdogs could be restored to some semblance of glory. The idea is that once brought together they would became a force beyond reckoning---for evil's insidious call is heard, and answered. I give you the vengeful, wicked spirit!)
(Disclaimer: See bottom of this post for my actual opinion of this build)
The Vengeful, Wicked Spirit Barb4/Blackguard 16/Druid 20 1-40, PvM
As he watched his precious forest burn from the spellcasting of the foolish mage, his anger burned just as hotly. This was not the first time he had watched some idiotic city-dweller bring destruction and ruin to the pristine lands the savage man-beast inhabited.
'Fools!', he thought. 'They act as though the very land is theirs to do with as they will, as if they could somehow obtain through force what could only be had by acqueiscence. They are slowly destroying this world, and will disturb the natural order of things forever!' He could hear them clearly, boasting about the deed they had performed, laughing as they dragged the steaming carcasses of a deer and several different types of birds that had been burnt beyond recognition by the drunken mage.
Slipping through the trees on the side of the camp that was still not burning, he took a count of their numbers. Besides the foolish and inebriated mage, he noted that there were at least four or five well armed guards.
Pondering, he realized that to initiate conflict with them would risk uneven odds. As the fury built within him at the injustice, he heard a grating, urgent voice speak to him, "Quench your thirst for vengeance! Submit to my will, and I shall grant you powers beyond your wildest imaginings! Become my champion, and I shall set you against those who would seek to ruin your lands! Forsake your oaths to protect life, and instead deliver death to those deserving of it in my name! Swear your oath now, or forsake it forever, for I offer it only once!"
He was helpless to locate the source of the voice, but he intuitively sensed it's malign power. Though he had always acted in his own self-interest, he knew that once he submitted to such a being that his soul would forever be rejected by the forces of good. But the potential power! Torn by indecision, he briefly forgot where he was--until he suddenly felt a white-hot pain erupt in his shoulder, and looked down to see a bloody wound! "Look 'ere, lads--I've found me a wild 'un! Come and join the fun!"
The well-armored man before him grinned and slashed the glyph-laden longsword that he bore through the air, as if in invitation. "Come on, then, if ye have the might."
No longer unsure, he stood up and spoke in a clear, crisp voice. "I submit to your will, infernal one. Now, infuse me with the promised power that I may send these fools to their graves!"
--- Part Two may be written someday... --- And now, the build:
Druid(20), Barbarian(4), Blackguard(16), Human Alignment: MUST BE Neutral Evil
1)Barbarian Rage(2x/day) + Max'ed Bull's Strength + Aura of Vitality (not sure if this stacks?) = Max str. bonus. 2) 5d6 Sneak Attack 3) 9th Level Druid spells (low DC makes them less useful, however) 4) Decent Fort Save 5) Elder Elemental Shape 6) Summon Vrock
Weaknesses:
1) Low saves other than fort 2) Loses much effectiveness in mid-high magic 3) Easily dispellable 4) Low HP's 5) Very low naked AC
The inevitable question that will come up is: why these three classes together? The reason is I wanted to see what could be done with what I consider to be the top three either under-utilized or simply under-powered classes. Granted my building skills are rudimentary at best, but so far I'm still convinced that I've found one of the worst class combinations out there (cue the inevitable HS comments). I'd love to be proven wrong, though--'cause I definitely like the concept _________________ Favorite PW's: Hall of the Worlds, Higher Ground, World of Iniquity.
Edited By chsmi on 09/26/05 23:18
Druid14, Blackguard25, monk1 for a many-handed KD'ing sneak attacking dragonshape.
