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Habololy Concepts => Domain => Topic started by: Asinjin on February 18, 2012, 10:24:42 AM

Title: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on February 18, 2012, 10:24:42 AM

This needs to be altered in two ways.  First, the granted ability needs to be made usable more than once per day, but I think reduced to d4s instead of d6s to mitigate that a little.  Second, the undead spells need to be replaced.

    Cause Fear: One creature of 5 HD or less flees for 1d4 rounds.
    Death Knell: Kill dying creature and gain 1d8 temporary hp, +2 to Str, and +1 caster level.
   * Animate Dead: Creates undead skeletons and zombies.
    Death Ward: Grants immunity to death spells and negative energy effects.
    Slay Living: Touch attack kills subject.
  * Create Undead: Create ghouls, ghasts, mummies, or mohrgs.
    Destruction: Kills subject and destroys remains.
   * Create Greater Undead: Create shadows, wraiths, spectres, or devourers.
    Wail of the Banshee: Kills one creature/level.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: whitesword on February 19, 2012, 11:30:36 PM

I think the ability is Ok. I also think Animate Dead is fine but I would get rid of the other two. How about anti-life shell for the 7th? Horid Wilting or Mass Avasculate for 8th?

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Windblade on February 20, 2012, 06:56:58 AM

The death ability is very powerful.  I don't think that needs to be used more then once a day.

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on February 20, 2012, 09:33:28 AM

I don't disagree with it being powerful, I just wanted to bring it more in line with what we have been doing making the abilities once per caster level per day.

Thoughts once once vs multiple?

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Windblade on February 20, 2012, 09:38:01 AM

I wouldn't worry about making them all similar mechanics as long as they are balanced and fit with the story.

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: whitesword on February 20, 2012, 09:48:35 AM

Quote from: Asinjin on February 20, 2012, 09:33:28 AM

I don't disagree with it being powerful, I just wanted to bring it more in line with what we have been doing making the abilities once per caster level per day.

Thoughts once once vs multiple?

You would have to proportionately reduce its power and I don't think d4's are enough of a downgrade.

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on February 20, 2012, 09:51:28 AM

Very well, we'll keep it d6 once a day.  Now we just need replacement spells.

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on March 10, 2012, 11:34:48 AM

I have a complete list for this domain so I am posting it:

1st - Death's Call (Complete Mage)
2nd - Death Knell
3rd - Vampiric Touch
4th - Phantasimal Killer
5th - Slay Living
6th - Circle of Death
7th - Destruction
8th - Finger of Death
9th - Wail of the Banshee

Thoughts?

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on March 12, 2012, 10:28:27 AM

I will take the lack of response as an okay, and lock this tomorrow unless anyone has any thoughts.

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: whitesword on March 12, 2012, 11:08:20 AM

I don't love phantasmal killer but otherwise it looks good to go

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Windblade on March 12, 2012, 03:03:24 PM

I agree with whitesword

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on March 12, 2012, 03:05:36 PM

Suggestions on a replacement?

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Valdis on March 12, 2012, 03:56:38 PM

How about Vecna's[insert deities name here]Malevolent Whisper. 

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on March 12, 2012, 04:21:29 PM

That one looks like it works.

Title: Re: Death Domain
Post by: Asinjin on March 14, 2012, 12:24:19 PM

Unless anyone has any further input, I will lock this one tomorrow.