SS’Ressen Arcane Casters – PARADIGM CONCEPTS

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April 13, 2016 at 7:52 pm #152246
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My roommate Beth wants to play a Ss’ressen Arcane Caster (either Eldritch or Primal). The book says males cannot take the Arcane or Divine Archetypes. But the Shaman Initiate background seems to exclude females and there is no other background that works for a Ss’Ressen caster. I would love some clarification on this murky issue. The gender issue is not a problem for her but she would like to play an Arcane caster if possible, in a manner that makes sense for the race and the campaign setting.
April 13, 2016 at 8:27 pm #272294
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I don’t have the book handy, but what in the Shaman Background excludes Females? Also, a female Arcane Archetype with either Primal or Eldritch is (last I looked) perfectly legal. The problem comes with males because they can’t become Eldritch (eggs didn’t get incubated at the right temp or they were killed after hatching), and can only become Primal “the hard way” through backgrounds and paths.
April 13, 2016 at 9:00 pm #272295
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Shaman Initiate backround says under “Nationality” “…or Milandir (male Ss’Ressen only)” Does this mean that female Ss’Ressen can’t take the background? As for Eldritch casters the only applicable background is Sanctorum Mage which just did not make sense to me.
April 13, 2016 at 9:12 pm #272296
frootsnax
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The Disciples of Jeggal Sagg are male only. This is a cultural thing like Illiirite priests. Little Boy Ssressens cannot take the Arcane archetype, but can take Expert plus the Adaptable Talent in step 1 to qualify for Shaman Apprentice/Initiate (or whatever the background is called). At present this is the only way I know for Ssressen to become Shamans…and the only way for males to become arcane casters.
Little girl Ssressen can become eldritch (not elder) casters normally.
April 13, 2016 at 9:15 pm #272297
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Can females become primal casters? I just want to be clear on this so I can explain what her options are to her.
April 13, 2016 at 9:38 pm #272298
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Background does not affect Archetype. She can be a Arcane Primal Mercenary and that is fine.
April 13, 2016 at 10:03 pm #272299
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No but some backgrounds make more sense than others if you want to be a better caster. Otherwise you are at least one skill rank behind. Not the end of the world but still frustrating. Case in point…for divine casters its Initiate of the Gods, for Eldritch Sanctorum Mage, for Elder Elder Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Psionic Awakened Scion, and Primal Shaman Initiate. I may have missed some but you see my point. Now that said I would be surprised if there’s not some Ss’Ressen scaly goodness in the new book and we’re all waiting for that. But in the meantime she to be the best arcane caster she can and doesn’t want to be a priestess of the Fire Dragon. So we’re trying to find ways to get here there. Any and all help/advice appreciated. $\":)\"$
April 13, 2016 at 10:13 pm #272300
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I think I found a Background that might work: Exile/Expatriate. She can get a rank in Arcanum from it plus it might explain why she left the Sulfur Marshes. I suspect Eldritch casters there do not get a warm welcome, even if they are Ss’Ressen.
April 13, 2016 at 10:41 pm #272301
drafit
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Michael,
Am I missing something here?
A ss’ressen female can be an arcane caster without having to be a priestesss of the Fire Dragon.
April 13, 2016 at 10:50 pm #272302
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No we got that, I was just saying she didn’t want to be a divine caster. Sorry if that wasn’t made clear. Beth basically wants to be a Ss’Ressen arcane caster and we are exploring all the options that might be open to her. And she’s okay with either gender.
April 13, 2016 at 10:53 pm #272303
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I think the crux of his question is that a female ss’ressen cannot take the Shaman Initiate Background, which means that the character cannot be fully optimized to be a Primal Caster. As such, it is less a ‘what is legal’ question vs. ‘how may I get the most value out of my choices.”
April 13, 2016 at 11:49 pm #272304
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As noted 4 ranks in Arcanum (Primal) is going to be a struggle. Maybe come at it from the other end.
What Paths and other skills/talents does she want to use in addition to casting?
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3 ranks in Primal looks easy with some variation.
3 ranks: Arcane, Female Black Talon, skill rank (lose background)
3 ranks: Arcane or Expert, Exile/Shaman, skill rank (lose race due to Male or Ghost Scale Female)
April 13, 2016 at 11:59 pm #272305
drafit
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Hello,
Primal casting is considered to be something relegated to males, given that they are not allowed to practice “major” magic, like Divine and Eldritch magiic.
Obviously, this is a role playing thing, but it should be noted.
Additionally, if she wishes to be a Primal caster, she’s pigeon holed herself into a Discpile of Jeggal Sag.
So I think before you crunch numbers, I think Beth should settle on what social role she wants to belong to.
April 14, 2016 at 12:08 am #272306
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Thanks Henry. I’ve spoken with Beth and she is considering her options.
April 15, 2016 at 2:38 am #272311
Anonymous
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Additionally, if she wishes to be a Primal caster, she’s pigeon holed herself into a Discpile of Jeggal Sag.
Henry, would you be able to clarify this? For humans most Primal casters revere ‘nature spirits’ or raw elemental forces. Is this not an option for Ss’ressen? I may be misunderstanding you here.
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