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[JoshuaDunlow]

good gimli. though Id have one nitpick. Thatd be the enhanced dexterity. Dwarves In tolkiens world are no mroe or less agile then other races.

they are however possessed of an incredible stamina and strength. As shown in the hobbit when Dains army marched rapidly for days on end all of them carrying heavy packs filled with food tools and supplies for their trapped kinsmen.

Ah sorry about that, that should be +2 Constitution, not dexterity. That was a typo. One thing i should say about these builds thought, im taking them from the books. Not the movie. The Movie characters have certain liberties, but im trying to keep these close to Tolkien's vision as i can.

[catsi563]

doing a fien job so far as i can see

[Libra]

Indeed.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Legolas Greenleaf, Race: Silvan Elf, Profession: Woodland Prince, Power Level: 7 (121), Place of Residence: Mirkwood Forest, Family: Thranduil (father), Mother (unknown), Siblings (unknown)

Abilities [18pp]: Strength 13 (+1), Dexterity 17(+3), Constitution 14 (+2), Intelligence 13 (+1), Wisdom 15 (+2), Charisma 14 (+2)
Saves [11pp]: Toughness +4, Fortitude 3 (+5), Reflexes 5 (+8), Willpower 3 (+5)
Combat [18pp]: Attack Bonus +5 (+7 with bow), Defense Bonus +6 (+2 flatfooted), Initiative +7, Grapple +5, Knockback -1, Hero Points 2
Attack (dc): Unarmed +1, Elven Knife (+2, 19-20 critical), Bow of the Galadrim (+5 penetrating/+7 vs servants of the shadow, critical 18-20); Situational Modifiers (+1 bonus damage against orcs. )
Skills [11pp]: Acrobatics 4 (+7), Climb 6 (+7), Diplomacy 4 (+6), Handle Animal 3 (+5), Knowledge: Arcane 4 (+5), Knowledge: Mirkwood Forest 6 (+7), Languages 2 (Elf; Common, Ent), Notice 8 (+10) , Search 6 (+7), Stealth 5 (+8/+12), Survival 7 (+9/+13)
Feats [20pp]: Attack Specialist (Bow) 1, Benefit (Status 2 "Prince of the Woodland Realm"; Wealth 3) 5, Defensive Roll 3, Dodge Focus 2 , Endurance, Favored Opponent (Orcs) 1, Improved Critical 1 (Bow), Improved Initiative 1, Luck 1, Precise Shot 1, Quick Draw 1, Split Attack 1 (bow), Track
Powers [26pp]:
Silvan Elf Physiology 5 [Container; Power Feats: Innate]
- Enhanced Dexterity +2
- Enhanced Charisma +2
- Enhanced Intelligence +2
- Enhanced Wisdom +2
- Enhanced Skill 2: Survival +4, Stealth +4
- Enhanced Feats 3: Attractive, Artificer, Greater Artificer
- Feature 1: +4 to resist the fatigue power of the Magical Descriptor
- Immunity 5 [Disease, Cold Extremes, Need for Sleep, Fear (induced by ghosts)]
- Regeneration 1 [+1 recovery tests]
- Super Senses 5 [Detect power (ranged), Detect evil (ranged), Extended Vision]
Devices [17pp]:
Bow of the Galadrim 3 [Easy to Remove Device]
- Blast 4 [Piercing Slow Projectile, Power Feats: Improved Critical, Mighty, Favored Opponent (servants of the shadow) 2; Extra: Penetrating 7]
Elven Cloak 1 [Hard to Remove]
--Concealment 2 [Normal sight; Power Feats: Close Range, Subtle; Flaws: Blending]
Elven Boots 1 [hard to remove]
-Super Movement 2 [Trackless, Sure Footed]
Equipment [Wealth Bonus +20]: Elven Knife (+1 damage, 19-20 critical), Padded Clothes (+1 toughness)

You might be wondering what i am using for my source material, for the basis of the Elves abilities. Well, the LOTR roleplaying game to be precise. I had to take a few liberties with it though. Such as the Greater Artificer feat (Detailed below). This build changed big time from the original i did, however legolas becomes a very costly character indeed (but still cheaper than the LOTR movie build i did, and 1 power level less, though i aimed for PL 6 with this new build). Servants of the shadow , are classified at beings such as Shelob, the ring wraiths, etc. Beings with the power to use the darkness.

*Greater Artificer, requires the Artificer Feat. Benefit: Provides a +2 bonus to all craft and knowledge: arcane rolls.

[Godfallen]

thats it....I want to see your take on Sauron...unless you've done that one yet.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Sauron?! :shock: Nope never done a build of him, he's more like an X trait npc really when you think of it. But once i get some of the other heavy hitters written up, we shall see on where i put him. Next to folks like Gandalf and Galadriel.

[catsi563]

good legolas. id only point out 2 things.

Id throw in trackless to represent his abiliity to walk on snow like he does in FOTR.

and for greater artificer your actually in a game context wasting a point on the feat. since a single power point can give you +4 skill points which is exactly what youve done only your 2 skill points shy. in effect your penalized for taking the feat sicne it has no further benefit.

[JoshuaDunlow]

good legolas. id only point out 2 things.

Id throw in trackless to represent his abiliity to walk on snow like he does in FOTR.

and for greater artificer your actually in a game context wasting a point on the feat. since a single power point can give you +4 skill points which is exactly what youve done only your 2 skill points shy. in effect your penalized for taking the feat sicne it has no further benefit.

Well i was thinking of making greater artificer ranked 1 to 5. But i decided to go your route with it, and upd it to a +2 bonus. As for the trackless, your right. I remember than in the books as well. Im going to encorporate that into a set of Elven Boots.

[JoshuaDunlow]

"True-hearted Men, they will not be corrupted. We of Minas Tirith have been staunch through long years of trial. We do not desire the power of wizard-lords, only strength to defend ourselves, strength in a just cause. And behold! In our need chance brings to light the Ring of Power. It is a gift, I say; a gift to the foes of Mordor. It is mad not to use it, to use the power of the Enemy against him. The fearless, the ruthless, these alone will achieve victory. What could not a warrior do in this hour, a great leader? What could not Aragorn do? Or if he refuses, why not Boromir? The Ring would give me power of Command. How I would drive the hosts of Mordor, and all men would flock to my banner!"
— The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Breaking of the Fellowship"

Boromir, Race: Men (gondorian), Profession: Captain of the Guard, Power Level: 7 (90pp), Marital Status: Single, Family: Denethor II (Father), Faramir (Brother), Finduilas (Mother), Place of Residence: Gondor

Abilities [27pp]: Strength 17 (+3), Dexterity 11 (+0), Constitution 18 (+4), Intelligence 12 (+1), Wisdom 13 (+1), Charisma 15 (+2)
Saves [11pp]: Toughness +4/+7, Fortitude 6 (+10), Reflexes 2 (+2), Willpower 3 (+4)
Combat [20pp]: Base Attack +5 (+7 with sword), Base Defense 5 (+2 flatfooted)/+7 with shield, Initiative +0, Grapple +10, Knockback -1, Hero Points 2
Attack (Dc): Unarmed +4, Sword (+6, 17-20 critical), Situational (+1 damage vs. Orcs), Horn of Gondor (dc 14 fear, selective sense dependant)
Skills [9pp]: Bluff 2 (+4), Climb 3 (+7), Diplomacy 4 (+6), Gather Information 2 (+4), Initimidate 5 (+7), Knowledge: Civics 2 (+3), Knowledge: Gondor 5 (+6), Knowledge: Nobility 2 (+3), Languages 1 [Common, Elf], Notice 4 (+5), Perform: Oratory 2 (+4), Riding: Horse 5 (+5), Search 5 (+6), Swim 3 (+6)
Feats [18pp]: Attack Specialist (Sword) 1, Benefit (Status-Captain, Noble, Wealth 2) 4, Favored Opponents (orcs) 1, Fearless, Improved Critical 2 (Sword), Inspire 1, Interpose, Leadership, Luck 1, Power Attack, Split Attack 1 (sword), Startle, Take down Attack, Weapon Break
Powers [2pp]:
Weight Training [Super Strength 1]
Devices [3pp]:
The Horn of Gondor 1 [Easy to Remove]
-Enhanced Feat: Inspire 1
-Emotion Control 4 [Extra: Selective Attack; Flaw: Fear Only, Sense Dependant]
Equipment [Wealth Bonus +16]: Sword (+3 damage, 19-20 critical), Mail Shirt (+3 toughness), Medium Shield (+2 dodge, +2 deflect)
Complications: Weak against the power of the ring

[The Ilethryl Knight]

Excellent LOTR builds! I especially like the Silvan Elf Physiology container you supplied for Legolas and the Dwarf Physiology container you gave to Gimli. Good job! (I'm thinking of 'borrowing' the Detect Evil ability you gave to Legolas - hope you don't mind. ) I started to do something like that myself in my own builds, but my attempts didn't quite come out that good so I went for a different approach.
Also, great quote you supplied for Boromir from the book.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Excellent LOTR builds! I especially like the Silvan Elf Physiology container you supplied for Legolas and the Dwarf Physiology container you gave to Gimli. Good job! I started to do something like that myself in my own builds, but my attempts didn't quite come out that good so I went for a different approach.
Also, great quote you supplied for Boromir from the book.

Heh, thanks. the next build is going to be Aragorn. So stay tuned, it wont be posted till later tonight.

[JoshuaDunlow]

"I am Aragorn son of Arathorn and am called Elessar, the Elfstone, Dunadan, the heir of Isildur Elendil's son of Gondor. Here is the Sword that was Broken and is forged again! Will you aid me or thwart me? Choose swiftly!"
The Two Towers: "The Riders of Rohan," p. 36

Aragorn II, Race: Men (Dunedain), Profession: Ranger, Heir to Gonder, Power Level 8 (130pp), Marital Status: Dating, Family: Arathorn II (father), Gilraen (mother)

Abilities [37pp]: Strength 15 (+2), Dexterity 15 (+2), Constitution 16 (+3), Intelligence 16 (+3), Wisdom 17 (+3), Charisma 18 (+4)
Saves [14pp]: Toughness +3, Fortitude 4 (+7), Reflexes 5 (+7), Willpower 5 (+8)
Combat [22pp]: Base Attack +5 (+6 melee, +7 with bow and +8 with Anduril), Base Defense 6 (+3 flatfooted), [Situational +1 attack or defense in the woods], Initiative +6, Grapple +8, Hero Points 3
Attack (dc): Unarmed +2, Anduril +6 (critical 17-20), Bow +3, Situational (+2 damage for surprise)
Skills [18pp]: Acrobatics 3 (+5), Bluff 4 (+8), Climb 6 (+8), Diplomacy 5 (+9), Gather Information 2 (+6), Intimidate 4 (+8), Languages 1 (common, elf), Knowledge-Arcane 1 (+4), Knowledge-Geography 8 (+11), Knowledge-History 3 (+6), Knowledge-Tactics 6 (+9), Medicine 8 (+11/+15), Perform- Oratory 2 (+6), Perform-Sing 1 (+5), Pilot-Boat 4 (+6), Profession-Herbalist 7 (+9), Ride-Horse 5 (+7), Stealth 6 (+8), Survival 9 (+12), Swim 5 (+7)
Feats [16pp]: Attack Focus (melee) 1, Attack Specialist (Bow) 1, Benefit (Status-Heir of Gondor) 2, Endurance, Favored Environment 1 (Woodlands), Improved Initiative, Leadership, Luck 2, Precise Shot, Sneak Attack 2, Take down Attack, Track, Weapon Break
Powers [4pp]:
Dunedain Physiology (3pp)
- Feature 1: Long Life (extended life span)
- Feature 2: Resist the taint of Darkness (+4 saves to resist taint, and or evil influence)
The Healing Hand (1pp)
- Enhanced Skill 1: Medicine +4 ranks
Devices [20pp]:
Easy to Remove Devices 4
-Anduril "Flame of the West" (16dp)
-- Strike 4 [Power Feats: Accurate 1, Affects Insubstantial, Improved Critical 3, Mighty, ; Extra: Penetrating 6]
-Rune Inscribed Sword Sheath (1dp)
-- Feature: Sword remains ever sharp
-Ring of Barahir (1 dp)
--Enhanced Feat: Benefit (Elf friend)
Hard to Remove Devices 2
-Elf Stone Brooch (3dp)
--Enhanced Charisma 6 [Flaws: Only with Elves]
-Elven Cloak 1
--Concealment 2 [Normal sight; Power Feats: Close Range, Subtle; Flaws: Blending]
Equipment [Wealth Bonus +4]: Compound Bow (Blast +3, mighty 2), Dagger (+1 mighty strike)
Drawbacks [1]: Poor
Complications: Pride

What else is there to say? Its Aragorn, and he actually fell into costs! Amazing.

[Fisdenallus]

Behold the mighty Dunlow!

I remember when he was a new guy, so wide eyed and unsure in the world. Now over one hundred pages later, he stands tall and proud. Ready to crush all who dare oppose him.

Well done Josh, well done.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Behold the mighty Dunlow!

I remember when he was a new guy, so wide eyed and unsure in the world. Now over one hundred pages later, he stands tall and proud. Ready to crush all who dare oppose him.

Well done Josh, well done.

Well the amazing Fisdenallus, has visited my thread once again . Good to see your still alive there. And thanks, Its amazing, back around last august i was crawling at my 20 th page .. And in 6 months, bam! More shall come, eventually.

[Zeke Dunlop]

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