I learned a new way to name wizardly sorts: take a commercial drug and add an epithet tied to what the drug does. Examples include Viagra the Aroused and Adderall the Focused.
So I want to try that out with today's character challenge. AD&D and Method I should net me something with decent Intelligence and Dexterity scores. 12, 10, 11, 13, 10, 15 is strike one. 9, 11, 12, 8, 8, 9 is strike two. 6, 12, 9, 15, 13, 14 is strike three. Sunovabitch.
16, 6, 7, 9, 9, 16 - these virtual dice suck, but it's the first of four sets that meets the 'two 15s' recommendation. I'll randomize this magic-user's level, though: d4+1 works.
Vyvanse the Calm, Human Magic-User 3
S 6 - -1 to hit, -150 weight allowance, open doors 1, bend bars/lift gates 0%
I 16 - 5 possible additional languages, can know 8th level spells, 65% to know new spells, 7/11 min/max spells per level
W 9 - none
D 16 - +1 reaction/attacking adjustment, -2 defensive adjustment
C 7 - system shock survival 55%, resurrection survival 60%
Ch 9 - 4 maximum henchmen
Current XP: 6,550 XP required to level: 22,501
HP 10
AC 8
Languages Known: Common, Elf, Giant
Spells Known:
1st- Detect Magic, Feather Fall, Identify, Read Magic, Sleep, Unseen Servant
2nd- Invisibility
Equipment: Ring of Warning, robes, staff, dagger, adventuring gear
Habits: Vyvanse is well aware of her fragility and acts accordingly. She adventures rather than remains safely in academia because she foolishly prioritized mastering her subjects over making the right connections while at college (7). Vyvanse will not adventure alone, preferring to go along with several stout fighter sorts to protect her.
Goals: Survive into middle age. Discover/create magics that enhance her health or increase her survivability. Lichdom is not off the table.
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Another kind DM granting 5 starting spells (DMG p39), the bonus being a miscellaneous spell.
The Academic Failure background came from this list at Against the Wicked City.
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Ring of Warning - this golden band pulses when trouble is near; meaning that its wearer cannot be surprised. In addition, the wearer can use it to cast Augury once per day, with 90% accuracy and no other material components necessary - just concentration. In this case, the Ring of Warning heats up for Weal and freezes for Woe.
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