That's right random anon who happens to read this post, it's /vx/'s third DnD campaign!
>What's this one about?
Chaos Ascending is an epic level campaign for DnD 3.5e. It takes place roughly 10,000 years before Celestia and Luna assume rule over Equestria. Technology is at a medieval level plus magic of course.
Equus during this era was a land of peace, the ponies and few other creatures inhabiting Equus living in harmony. The gods of this realm, know to the ponies only as The Unknown Ones, decided that nothing would disturb their harmony and moved on; only granting their power to the most dedicated of ponies. Soon, the ponies' society expanded across the planes. A Utopia was built on its own plane, serving as a hub of travel, politics, and trade. Ponies lived in happiness, nothing to disturb them. It was a land of peace and harmony, but rumors existed. Rumors that there were ponies who thought that harmony was worthless. Ponies who wished to disturb the order of the planes. Ponies who wished to ascend the agenda of...
Chaos...
>How long will it last?
Until I can progress through the entire story, which should take at the most three months of weekend play and about two months at the least, or until Atlas personally smites me. Whichever comes first.
>When does it start?
This is an advance notice so players have time to build characters, ask questions, and seek GM approval. The campaign will start in 2-3 weeks.
>When will we play?
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And then only if all players are available.
Here are the guidelines for building a character:
Level: 25
Sources for classes, feats, spells, etc.: Any as long as they are approved. No breaking my game
Wealth: 35,000,000 GP
Stats: Point buy with 34 points at your disposal. Buy your stats then apply racial stats. Here's the calculator I use: http://www.propelled.de/extern/chargen
Races:
Evil characters are not explicitly banned, but chaotic and neutral evil are HEAVILY discouraged against.
Earth Ponies:
+2 Str +2 Con
One maxed out skill related to cutie mark.
Earth Ponies receive Toughness as a bonus feat.
Earth Ponies can hold a two-handed weapon with their maw. Light weapons can be held with hooves.
Pegasi:
+2 Dex -2 Con
One maxed out skill related to cutie mark
Glide: A pegasus of any level can glide when falling at a speed of 40ft, negating all fall damage. This ability takes affect even when unconscious, though the user takes 1d6 falling damage.
Flight: A pegasus can use their wings for flight with a speed of 40ft (good maneuverability) beginning at lvl 5.
Pegasi can use two-handed weapons by holding it with their maw and using a wing to help maneuver the weapon, sacrificing flight. Light weapons can also be held with a wing, sacrificing flight.
Unicorns:
+2 Int -2 Str
One maxed out skill related to cutie mark
Unicorns receive Eschew Materials as a bonus feat.
Unicorns have two "handslots" using the magic of their horn, these extend to 10ft of reach. Two-handed weapons can be used with a unicorn's maw and a handslot or both handslots, either way rendering them unable to focus their magic on other tasks. Light weapons can be held in each handslot.
Crystal Ponies:
+2 Con -2 Dex
One maxed out skill related to cutie mark
Crystal Composition: Crystal ponies can turn their bodies crystalline, invoking different sets of bonuses and penalties. In this form they receive a +3 bonus to AC, and +3 to fortitude saves. As a tradeoff they take a -2 penalty to the following checks: Reflex, Swim, Tumble, Hide, Move Silently. This ability can only be activated 1/day.
Crystal Ponies use two-handed weapons by employing their maw and one hoof to control the weapon. This reduces their speed by 5ft.
Kirin:
+1 Wis +1 Cha
Nirik: A kirin's temper can ignite, making them rash and fierce. 1/day a Kirin can fly into a fury of emotion, turning into a Nirik for 1 round per level. This form grants the Kirin a +4 bonus to attacks, +1d4 fire damage to melee attacks, but invokes a -3 penalty to any wisdom related check or save.
Kirins have two "handslots" using the magic of their horn, these extend to 10ft of reach. Two-handed weapons can be used with a kirin's maw and a handslot or both handslots, either way rendering them unable to focus their magic on other tasks. Light weapons can be held in each handslot.
Bat Ponies:
+2 Wis -2 Cha
One maxed out skill related to cutie mark
Glide: A bat pony of any level can glide when falling at a speed of 40ft, negating all fall damage. This ability takes affect even when unconscious, though the user takes 1d6 falling damage.
Flight: A bat pony can use their wings for flight with a speed of 40ft (average maneuverability) beginning at lvl 5.
Dark vision to 60ft
+2 racial bonus to listen
Bat Ponies can use two-handed weapons by holding it with their maw and using a wing to help maneuver the weapon, sacrificing flight. Light weapons can also be held with a wing, sacrificing flight.
For those looking at the divine classes here's the pantheon:
The Unknown One Above All Earth Ponies
The Unknown One Above All Pegasi
The Unknown One Above All Unicorns
The Unknown One Above All Crystal Ponies
The Unknown One Above All Kirin
The Unknown One Above All Bat Ponies
The Unknown One Above All Dragons
The Unknown One Above All Evil
After the gods of old moved on, their names fell out of common use and slipped from memory. Now known only as The Unknown Ones, their clerics and paladins are often of the same race. Though there are always exceptions to the rules. Domains are not set, except the domains of Death and Evil, which are restricted to The Unknown One Above All Evil.
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>>110125
Please don't taunt the dragon.
>>110132
>>110128
She follows Ash along with the hovering dragon as little by little, ponies start to congregrate around the vicinity. They seem terrified but have a higher sense of purpose in order to walk so bravely into the unknown. Some of the many ponies carry wagons between two ponies and most of them have light crossbows on a wooden tower shield on their backs.
All in all it seems there's more than 2000 ponies, all lined up on the street, trying to have as many ponies standing horizontally as possible along the street, all staring at Topaz riding her dragon.
Please don't taunt the dragon.
>>110132
>>110128
She follows Ash along with the hovering dragon as little by little, ponies start to congregrate around the vicinity. They seem terrified but have a higher sense of purpose in order to walk so bravely into the unknown. Some of the many ponies carry wagons between two ponies and most of them have light crossbows on a wooden tower shield on their backs.
All in all it seems there's more than 2000 ponies, all lined up on the street, trying to have as many ponies standing horizontally as possible along the street, all staring at Topaz riding her dragon.
[1d20+18 = 36]
>>110142
Using Perinarch, Sister Ash seizes control of the plane's chaotic traits and calms the atmosphere before her, canceling the winds.
Wisdom check
>>110142
Using Perinarch, Sister Ash seizes control of the plane's chaotic traits and calms the atmosphere before her, canceling the winds.
Wisdom check
[1d20+18 = 22]
>>110151
How far are the Islands?
Regardless of how far they are, Sister Ash attempts to focus her control of the plane to narrow the space time between the islands and the rift to bring the islands towards her.
Normally using Perinarch wouldn't actually require a Wisdom check, but I think that counts as a complex command.
>>110151
How far are the Islands?
Regardless of how far they are, Sister Ash attempts to focus her control of the plane to narrow the space time between the islands and the rift to bring the islands towards her.
Normally using Perinarch wouldn't actually require a Wisdom check, but I think that counts as a complex command.
>>110142
I have a feeling we're supposed to enter the portal.
With the ponies standing there, looking up, Topaz nods to herself.
>>110148
She awaits her finishing of the spell to prod for any sort of idea.
"It seems we may have to enter it."
>>110151
Phosphorus decides to look closer at the scene, in case it's a trap to lure any wannabe heroes in.
Spot check from Phospy
I have a feeling we're supposed to enter the portal.
With the ponies standing there, looking up, Topaz nods to herself.
>>110148
She awaits her finishing of the spell to prod for any sort of idea.
"It seems we may have to enter it."
>>110151
Phosphorus decides to look closer at the scene, in case it's a trap to lure any wannabe heroes in.
Spot check from Phospy
>tfw in Limbo physics is relative
>>110160
It's 11:30; pretty late.
This has been quite exciting. I'm stoked to find out what comes next.
It's 11:30; pretty late.
This has been quite exciting. I'm stoked to find out what comes next.
>>110163
It seems to be that a rift to the plane of chaos has opened up in our demiplane. If we're unlucky, it we be destroyed.
My PC is currently using a spell to control the plane if chaos everywhere within 90 feet of her, and is attempting Wisdom checks to gain further control past that distance.
It seems to be that a rift to the plane of chaos has opened up in our demiplane. If we're unlucky, it we be destroyed.
My PC is currently using a spell to control the plane if chaos everywhere within 90 feet of her, and is attempting Wisdom checks to gain further control past that distance.
An urn, which may or may not contain something more than an urn, which may or may not have gotten caught up in what's going on, will be supremely pissed if she it didn't wind up on the business end of the cray portal
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>>110188
You could say what's inside is holier than ruppees
Get it? Cuz she a cow, and cows in India are sacred?
You could say what's inside is holier than ruppees
Get it? Cuz she a cow, and cows in India are sacred?
I figure we can pick back up in a few minutes if people are here.
>>110235
I feel like you can't, since I assume the GM wants all PCs to enter that portal. Phospy has cowe, but the others could get separated from us.
I feel like you can't, since I assume the GM wants all PCs to enter that portal. Phospy has cowe, but the others could get separated from us.
>>110237
Take advantage of the plane's varying elemental dominance and subjective dimensional gravity, and manifest winds to move objects towards me as a move action, then use my Animate Objects to bring the floating Islands to life and command them to carry the caged ponies to safety.
Take advantage of the plane's varying elemental dominance and subjective dimensional gravity, and manifest winds to move objects towards me as a move action, then use my Animate Objects to bring the floating Islands to life and command them to carry the caged ponies to safety.
>>110244
Alright. How far away are these Islands? Is they're close enough I could change the elemental dominance of the plane and make the clumps of earth disappear.
Alright. How far away are these Islands? Is they're close enough I could change the elemental dominance of the plane and make the clumps of earth disappear.
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>>110249
Alright. I only have total control of reality at a radial distance of 90 feet with Perinarch; 65 feet without Perinarch (because enormous Wisdom).
Alright. I only have total control of reality at a radial distance of 90 feet with Perinarch; 65 feet without Perinarch (because enormous Wisdom).
Alright, so let me get this straight. We just all happen upon a portal, outta nowhere?
>>110254
I mean it isn't the only portal, and the clouds sure aren't normal. Neither are the ponies that were screaming something about a ritual.
I mean it isn't the only portal, and the clouds sure aren't normal. Neither are the ponies that were screaming something about a ritual.
>>110254
A rip in reality opened up to the Ever-changing plane of chaos. Then a bunch of pink clouds floated out and rained chocolate on us.
On the other side of the portal we see ponies in cages.
>>110249
If possible, I'd like to cast invisibility on myself and move forward into the portal. My fly speed is 180 feet (good) with cloud Wings, and I can increase that speed my manipulating elemental dominance into a tailwind.
Can I get to the islands in a move action?
A rip in reality opened up to the Ever-changing plane of chaos. Then a bunch of pink clouds floated out and rained chocolate on us.
On the other side of the portal we see ponies in cages.
>>110249
If possible, I'd like to cast invisibility on myself and move forward into the portal. My fly speed is 180 feet (good) with cloud Wings, and I can increase that speed my manipulating elemental dominance into a tailwind.
Can I get to the islands in a move action?
>>110258
Yeah, I know, I was there. I'm in the urn. I'm just asking for a little background. Like, why did these three(?) poners happen across the rift to chaos?
Yeah, I know, I was there. I'm in the urn. I'm just asking for a little background. Like, why did these three(?) poners happen across the rift to chaos?
>>110261
We were in a demiplane city for whatever reason we individually had (probably to buy shit from Mercanes or something), and now it seems as though something's torn a hole in the fabric of this very-small reality.
We were in a demiplane city for whatever reason we individually had (probably to buy shit from Mercanes or something), and now it seems as though something's torn a hole in the fabric of this very-small reality.
>>110261
Pretty sure it'll be answered as chaos being chaos or an intricate plot to destabilize the country as we know it, based on the OP.
Pretty sure it'll be answered as chaos being chaos or an intricate plot to destabilize the country as we know it, based on the OP.
>>110265
>chaos explains its self
Anyway, the reason I showed UP to this party in a urn was because I thought it would be expedient to be unobserved. Unsurprisingly, all this has amounted to is a funny gag.
>chaos explains its self
Anyway, the reason I showed UP to this party in a urn was because I thought it would be expedient to be unobserved. Unsurprisingly, all this has amounted to is a funny gag.
>>110261
4 poners and an Urn. Why? Cause there's an assload of them around them.
>>110260
As Candy flies through, the atmosphere grows thicker, almost as if she's swimming instead of flying. There's also a strong wing as some of the smaller islands slowly circle the largest island in sight. The largest island contains a large congregation of ponies; cages with ponies and various creatures trapped inside; and a large funnel cloud of the same pink clouds leaking into the other planes. There also seems to be a small group of ponies on a smaller island, watching the events unfold.
>>110258
Two move actions, take it or leave it. But entering the portal might be a good first move.
4 poners and an Urn. Why? Cause there's an assload of them around them.
>>110260
As Candy flies through, the atmosphere grows thicker, almost as if she's swimming instead of flying. There's also a strong wing as some of the smaller islands slowly circle the largest island in sight. The largest island contains a large congregation of ponies; cages with ponies and various creatures trapped inside; and a large funnel cloud of the same pink clouds leaking into the other planes. There also seems to be a small group of ponies on a smaller island, watching the events unfold.
>>110258
Two move actions, take it or leave it. But entering the portal might be a good first move.
>>110269
I'm just saying. I thought this was gonna be some sort of 'event' that all the characters were going to be called to deal with, rather than a "Oh hey, a chaos portal. Someone should do something about it".
"He's just mad because he thought that hiding in an urn would be a good idea and now he looks like an idiot."
I'm just saying. I thought this was gonna be some sort of 'event' that all the characters were going to be called to deal with, rather than a "Oh hey, a chaos portal. Someone should do something about it".
"He's just mad because he thought that hiding in an urn would be a good idea and now he looks like an idiot."
[1d20+29 = 35]
>>110269
>>110258
>>110260
Topaz can't help but widen her eyes as the random pony just flies into the portal on a broom without a care in the world.
(She sure seems confident about her odds.)
Phospy decides to look around for any portals at ground level in order for her many ponies to pass through the portal, as well as her grounded thrall, for Topaz's desire to try and help the caged ponies.
Rolling spot again
>>110269
>>110258
>>110260
Topaz can't help but widen her eyes as the random pony just flies into the portal on a broom without a care in the world.
(She sure seems confident about her odds.)
Phospy decides to look around for any portals at ground level in order for her many ponies to pass through the portal, as well as her grounded thrall, for Topaz's desire to try and help the caged ponies.
Rolling spot again
[1d20+60 = 69]
>>110269
I spend a standard action for Invisibility (sharing it with my tortoise), and a move action to move 180 feet through the portal.
The Tortoise charges takes a running leap after her.
rolling
>>110269
I spend a standard action for Invisibility (sharing it with my tortoise), and a move action to move 180 feet through the portal.
The Tortoise charges takes a running leap after her.
rolling
>>110269
Sonata climbs out of the urn, confident (cuz she wasn't before???) that being seen or her activity will be consequential, and walks toward the portal.
Sonata climbs out of the urn, confident (cuz she wasn't before???) that being seen or her activity will be consequential, and walks toward the portal.
>>110280
I mean, the height wouldn't hurt much if somepony fell from it. You can't reach the portal Topaz and Phospy are looking at without at least jumping for it, nevermind climbing along the dragon's body.
I mean, the height wouldn't hurt much if somepony fell from it. You can't reach the portal Topaz and Phospy are looking at without at least jumping for it, nevermind climbing along the dragon's body.
So Sonata is now hovering by the portal, Ash has flown through, and Candy as nyoooomed through.
>>110275
There are no portals, but the many ponies look confused.
It may not be the best idea to bring them all through, but your call
>>110277
The tortoise jumps through, now spinning and floating around
>>110291
Nyoooooom, that's three outta five.
>>110275
There are no portals, but the many ponies look confused.
It may not be the best idea to bring them all through, but your call
>>110277
The tortoise jumps through, now spinning and floating around
>>110291
Nyoooooom, that's three outta five.
>>110291
The masked cowe observes the pegasus fly through, after the Kirin and Pony already progress.
"THIS is what was calling me?"
She shakes her head, and flies toward (and through) the portal
The masked cowe observes the pegasus fly through, after the Kirin and Pony already progress.
"THIS is what was calling me?"
She shakes her head, and flies toward (and through) the portal
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Just checking, this plane has wild magic, right? I want to know before I cast anything
Rolling knowledge (the planes), as a free action.
Rolling knowledge (the planes), as a free action.
[1d20+44 = 48]
>>110296
Hopefully I don't lose them in the first session.
Still picking up my grounded thrall, tho.
Diamond Hoof suddenly springs into action, jumping up on Phosphorus, hearing the hidden order of his current master.
Rolling jump
>>110296
Hopefully I don't lose them in the first session.
Still picking up my grounded thrall, tho.
Diamond Hoof suddenly springs into action, jumping up on Phosphorus, hearing the hidden order of his current master.
Rolling jump
[1d20+54 = 60]
>>110305
Okay.
I've got Perinarch active currently, so no other entity can take control of my stabilized zone; my Planar Adaption class feature makes me immune to the negative effects of hostile planes, so i shouldn't need to roll for Wild Magic spell failure.
What does she see upon going through the portal? Rolling Spot.
>>110305
Okay.
I've got Perinarch active currently, so no other entity can take control of my stabilized zone; my Planar Adaption class feature makes me immune to the negative effects of hostile planes, so i shouldn't need to roll for Wild Magic spell failure.
What does she see upon going through the portal? Rolling Spot.
>>110314
I don't think she can see them due to Dust of Disappearance effect making them have Invisibility, Greater on them for 6 rounds, but no harm done if she's the only witness.
The trio decides to gently fly over to the caged ponies if available to try and get a clear picture, mainly for Topaz's sake.
I don't think she can see them due to Dust of Disappearance effect making them have Invisibility, Greater on them for 6 rounds, but no harm done if she's the only witness.
The trio decides to gently fly over to the caged ponies if available to try and get a clear picture, mainly for Topaz's sake.
>>110314
Sister Ash Waits until she's within 90 feet of the island, then alters the elemental dominance to break up the stabilized earth into chunks.
Sister Ash Waits until she's within 90 feet of the island, then alters the elemental dominance to break up the stabilized earth into chunks.
As the group flies closer, there is a deafening bang and a flash dissipating the funnel of clouds. The flash blinds all watching ponies temporarily, as any not standing on the island are thrown thrown back a good distance by the shock wave.
Once their sight returns, they can see a crater where the center of the island was, it's walls reaching almost to the island's edges. Any of the ponies, caged or free, that are left after the explosion are visibly injured and barely moving. At the bottom of the crater the dust clears to reveal a serpentine form with mismatched limbs.
"I do say, that was a bit painful but existing is rather nice."
>>110318
>>110320
The two have been thrown back, not quite to where they began.
Once their sight returns, they can see a crater where the center of the island was, it's walls reaching almost to the island's edges. Any of the ponies, caged or free, that are left after the explosion are visibly injured and barely moving. At the bottom of the crater the dust clears to reveal a serpentine form with mismatched limbs.
"I do say, that was a bit painful but existing is rather nice."
>>110318
>>110320
The two have been thrown back, not quite to where they began.
>>110329
To avoid being thrown back? No, and even if you did you'd then take a lot of damage from... Ya know, the explosion.
To avoid being thrown back? No, and even if you did you'd then take a lot of damage from... Ya know, the explosion.
>>110332
my Tortoise has Improved Evasion, and he gets a Surprise round action because lightning strike. Can he try to barrel through?
my Tortoise has Improved Evasion, and he gets a Surprise round action because lightning strike. Can he try to barrel through?
>>110334
Yep, and as the pegasus flies over she can see another pegasus flying from a smaller island towards the creature and talking when she gets close enough.
Yep, and as the pegasus flies over she can see another pegasus flying from a smaller island towards the creature and talking when she gets close enough.
>>110327
Topaz and Co. seem quite shocked to be pushed back like that, but she doesn't try to fight it, knowing that there's reason not to rush in quite yet.
(We should still try to help the ponies there out. We must try and get closer.)
And so, they start their trek to the island again.
How many rounds have passed?
Topaz and Co. seem quite shocked to be pushed back like that, but she doesn't try to fight it, knowing that there's reason not to rush in quite yet.
(We should still try to help the ponies there out. We must try and get closer.)
And so, they start their trek to the island again.
How many rounds have passed?
So am I correct in the assumption that somewhere beyond the portal is an island that had caged ponies on it, which has just exploded and DiSnekord has just revealed herself?
Xp
Xp
>>110340
3 since they entered the portal.
I'm going to ask for an initiative roll so I can keep track better. And try to organize this chaos.
>>110341
He storms on, making it closer to the island.
>>110344
Yes, localized entirely inside my kitchen too.
>>110345
She lands next to a wounded bat pony who looks at her and laughs
"The ritual worked, he is summoned"
3 since they entered the portal.
I'm going to ask for an initiative roll so I can keep track better. And try to organize this chaos.
>>110341
He storms on, making it closer to the island.
>>110344
Yes, localized entirely inside my kitchen too.
>>110345
She lands next to a wounded bat pony who looks at her and laughs
"The ritual worked, he is summoned"
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