User blog:Thornclaw Braveheart/The Land of Allaria: The RPG

AN RPG UNDER CONSTRUCTION

'Welcolme to a world where fantasy is no legend. It is truth, and truth means freedom. Kingdoms filled with many races war with each other or remain an oasis of peace, while great adventurers continue to wander the world in search of glory and respect. Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs walk the world and many fantastic beasts can be found. This is the land of Allaria.'

Creating Your Character
It's really simple to create a character. I will add all the main stuff and all you have to do is write down the following:
 * 1) Name
 * 2) Race
 * 3) Gender
 * 4) Height
 * 5) Weight
 * 6) Ability Points [Charisma, Constitution, Dexterity, Intelligence, Strength, and Wisdom]
 * 7) Trained Skills
 * 8) Weapons
 * 9) Armor
 * 10) Other Equipment

Introduction
Ability Points measure each of your physical and mental capabilities. To accomplish certain tasks, you need to call for an Ability check; I will give you the required number you have to reach in order to accomplish the task, and will roll for the Ability you have and add any certain numbers. The die used is a 20-sided one. The numbers that are sometimes added to the "natural score", as the d20 score is called, are called modifiers. If your Ability score is within a certain range of numbers, you gain a plus or minus a number to the score.

Distributing your Abilities
You have the following numbers: 16, 15, 14, 12, 11, and 10. Give each number to any one of the six abilities. You will also gain a modifier to your ability based on the number. Please keep in mind of what you want to do most, and make sure that your distribution works well with your class. For instance, it is no good being a Wizard with a low Wisdom score, because many magic spells do better with a higher Wisdom number.

Charisma
Charisma measures your leadership and ability to convince people to do what you want. Charisma is not very effective when in battle, but during diplomatic tasks, it is very useful.

Constitution
Constitution measures your health, stamina, and endurance. Your Constitution score is added to your hit points and is key for your ability to endure hardships.

Dexterity
Dexterity measures your reflexes, agility, and balance. When you make an attack with a ranged weapon, you add your Dexterity modifier (if you have one) to your attack roll.

Intelligence
Intelligence measures your reasoning and intellect. Many magical powers are based on Intelligence and it is key for your knowledge of history and religion in Allaria.

Strength
Strength measures your abilities with hand weapons and your physical prowess. When you make an attack with a melee weapon, you add your Strength modifier (if you have one) to your attack roll.

Wisdom
Wisdom measures your discipline and personality. Healing powers are based on Wisdom and and it is key to and powers you use as a holy or magical warrior.

Introduction
There are many skills you use. Each skill is based on an Ability. Depending on the class you choose, you get to train in certain skills. In some classes, you are already trained. Being trained in a skill means you gain a +5 to it. As a certain race, you gain a +2 bonus to two Skills (unless you're human). Skills work the same as Abilities; I roll a d20 for you and add the bonus or penalty to the Skill. Only certain skills can work against certain tasks. For instance, you need to use Athletics to swim, Endurance to keep hunger away for another day or two, and Intimidate to force someone to do your bidding. Certain skills that require physical activity such as Athletics and Stealth gain a penalty depending on the armor you are wearing (unless it is light armor).

An Introduction to the Races
Races are very important to how well you perform in this RPG and what your personality is like. Certain races excell at certain styles of fighting or diplomacy, and some have certain special powers they can use.

Aldarfariel [Wood Elves]
Average Height: 5'7"-6'3"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom

Skill Bonuses: +2 Nature, +2 Acrobatics

Starting Languages: Common, Elven

Proficiencies: Wood Elves gain proficiency with the Longbow and Shortbow.

Favored Classes: Priest, Ranger, Rogue

Minimal Age: 30

Aldarharlfien [Half-Elves]
Average Height: 5'6"-6'2"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Constitution, +2 Wisdom

Skill Bonuses: +2 Diplomacy, +2 Endurance

Starting Languages: Common, Elven, choice of 1 other

Favored Classes: Warrior, Knight, Warlord

Minimal Age: 18

Aldarion [High Elves]
Average Height: 5'10-6'6"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Dexterity, +2 Intelligence

Skill Bonuses: +2 Magic, +2 History

Starting Languages: Common, Elven

Proficiencies: High Elves gain proficiency in the Longsword and Spear.

Favored Classes: Knight, Warlord, Wizard

Minimal Age: 36

Aldarvun [Dark Elves]
Average Height: 5'6"-6'2"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma

Skill Bonuses: +2 Intimidate, +2 Stealth

Starting Languages: Common, Elven

Favored Classes: Warrior, Rogue, Warlock

Minimal Age: 36

Duerghav [Dwarves]
Average Height: 4'4"-5'0"

Ability Bonuses:+2 Constitution, +2 Strength

Skill Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 History

Starting Languages: Common, Dwarven

Favored Classes: Warrior, Knight, Priest

Minimal Age: 20

Duervazer [Dark Dwarves]
Average Height: 4'4"-5'0"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Constitution, +2 Dexterity

Skill Bonuses: +2 Intimidate, +2 Heal

Starting Languages: Common, Dwarven, Elven

Favored Classes: Warrior, Ranger, Wizard

Minimal Age: 20

Garzkrosh [Goblins]
Average Height: 3'8"-4'4"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma

Skill Bonuses: +2 Stealth, +2 Thievery

Starting Languages: Common, Krosh

Small Size: When a Goblin wields a weapon that is "versatile", it must wield it with two hands and does not gain a bonus for doing so. It also cannot wield a weapon that is only two-handed.

Favored Classes: Warrior, Rogue, Warlock

Minimal Age: 16

Grennveel [Lizard-folk]
Average Height: 5'8"-6'4"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Constitution, +2 Dexterity

Skill Bonuses: +2 Magic, +2 Athletics

Starting Languages: Common, Draconic

Favored Classes: Warrior, Priest, Warlock

Minimal Age: 26

Harlfien [Humans]
Average Height: 5'6"-6'2"

Ability Bonuses: +4 to any Abilities you wish

Skill Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 to any other Skills you wish

Starting Languages: Common, choice of 1 other

Favored Classes: Any

Minimal Age: 16

Harlkrosh [Half-Orcs]
Average Height: 5'2"-5'10"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Dexterity, +2 Strength

Skill Bonuses: +2 Acrobatics, +2 Streetwise

Starting Languages: Common, Krosh

Favored Classes: Barbarian, Rogue, Warlock

Minimal Age: 14

Orkrosh [Orcs]
Average Height: 5'4"-6'0"

Ability Bonuses: +2 Constitution, +2 Strength

Skill Bonuses: +2 Endurance, +2 Intimidate

Starting Languages: Common, Krosh

Favored Classes: Barbarian, Warrior, Warlord

Minimal Age: 16