Search found 1459 matches
- Wed May 15, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: Time for everyones favoright PbP game "Would you allow it???"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9
Re: Time for everyones favoright PbP game "Would you allow it???"
Number 1. A warlock to cast wall of thorns and then animate plants on the wall of thorns? That's pretty creative and cool. I'd imagine the wall of thorns have a range limit. I think it only does S.D.C. damage. Still, I'd allow it. Seems it is all about the trap and getting your targets where you wan...
- Wed May 15, 2024 6:34 pm
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: Psionic Power of Object Read
- Replies: 4
- Views: 25
Re: Psionic Power of Object Read
Shadowlogan, Thanks for the reference "Object Read the Dead" (Level 3, BoM pg189) I feel an argument could be made for either way. However, just because there exists a spell that CAN do it does not mean the psychic verision cannot. There are many spells that do what psionics can. I see no ...
- Wed May 15, 2024 5:47 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Setting: A spacious training area lit by daylight, with a padded floor and various training equipment lining the walls. Knight Three and Oren stand in the center, ready for their sparring session. --- Knight Three (Stretching his arms) Alright, Oren. Ready to show me what you've got? Oren: (Smiling)...
- Wed May 15, 2024 5:22 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Setting: A brightly daylight lit, cozy room filled with maps, charts, and ancient texts. Knight Three and Oren sit at a large wooden table, reviewing their notes and sketches from their journey through the Thorn Forest and the City of the Ancients. An Atlantean scholar, Eldrin, sits across from them...
- Wed May 15, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Scene: A Busy Marketplace in Little Chi-Town Characters: - Martha: A middle-aged farmer, known for her pragmatic views. - James: A young shopkeeper, enthusiastic about the changes but with lingering doubts. - Elena: An elderly woman, deeply rooted in traditional practices, skeptical of the Coalition...
- Wed May 15, 2024 3:46 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Ladies and gentlemen, People of our beloved city, I stand before you today to discuss a matter of great importance to our community and our future. As the Commander, my foremost duty is to ensure the safety, security, and prosperity of every citizen in our city. It is with this responsibility in min...
- Tue May 14, 2024 8:51 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Knight Four walked into his favorite eatery. Something felt off. The usual buzz of the city was muted, the streets suspiciously empty. He paused, listening intently. A soft rustle, the scrape of a boot against the ground—it was enough to confirm his suspicions. He was being ambushed. Five men emerge...
- Tue May 14, 2024 6:33 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for gathering here today. I stand before you as a representative of the Coalition States, deeply committed to the well-being and prosperity of our community. We face a challenging and ever-changing world, one in which information moves at an unprecedented speed, often...
- Tue May 14, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: Psionic Power of Object Read
- Replies: 4
- Views: 25
Psionic Power of Object Read
Can the Psychic power of Object Read but used on body parts or even a whole Corpse?
- Tue May 14, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: Shek'Ra The wide expanse of the tent scape was dimly, with long shadows that seemed to dance with malice as Knights One and Two found themselves surrounded by a group of menacing figures. The air was thick with tension, the silence broken only by the distant sounds of the bustling city bey...
- Tue May 14, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today with a grave matter to address, one that concerns the safety and security of us all. As you may be aware, our nation, the Coalition States, faces a unique challenge—one that strikes at the very heart of our beliefs and values. For too long, we have been...
- Tue May 14, 2024 2:44 am
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: The Spell Electric Arc
- Replies: 3
- Views: 210
Re: The Spell Electric Arc
New Question: Can you cast the spell twice and shoot as paired weapons? At a Ley Line or Nexus its duration is increase pulse P.P.E. is unlimited. I see the advantage as a greater economy of P.P.E. energy. Plus, the CS Dead Boy you get into a shooting match with will run empty on E-clips before you ...
- Tue May 14, 2024 2:20 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Name: Oren O.C.C.: Atlantean Nomad Clan: Aurelius Level: 7th Attributes: I.Q. 17 M.E.17 M.A.18 P.S.23 P.P.: 9 P.E.33 P.B.14 Spd.20 Hit Points: 60 S.D.C.: 87 P.P.E.: 123 Magic tattoos: -Marks of Heritage (2): Flaming Sword & Heart impaled with wooden stake -Eye of Knowledge (Read, understand and ...
- Mon May 13, 2024 6:43 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: The city of Shek'Ra Human Servant: I am here on behalf of my master, Corag. The Mystic Knights remain silent. Human Servant: Corag values the professional relationship he has with you and desires that it remains intact. Marcus/Knight One: We appreciate that. Human Servant: As you are aware...
- Mon May 13, 2024 11:29 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Dear residents of Little Chi-Town, I stand before you today with a message of hope and progress. As your Commander and representative of the Coalition States, it is my honor to announce a new initiative aimed at improving the quality of life for all members of our community. It is no secret that agr...
- Mon May 13, 2024 11:09 am
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: The Spell Fire Blossom
- Replies: 5
- Views: 55
Re: The Spell Fire Blossom
Thanks ShadowLogan, Just seeing possibilities. Nuturing creativity. Even the Boook of Magic encourages players to think of the "right" combinations of spells (Earth Warlock). Having a lot of Man vs Envirnment in my game lately. Question #3: "Can the Fire Blossom Spell be employed as a...
- Sun May 12, 2024 9:35 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Ladies and gentlemen, As your appointed leader and representative of the Coalition States, it is my duty and privilege to address you today. In the spirit of progress and unity, I come bearing news that will undoubtedly bring comfort and connection to our community. In our ever-evolving world, commu...
- Sun May 12, 2024 8:40 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: The tent city outside of Shek'Ra. The team has sent Magic Pigeons to Corag, making clear they had followed him to Shek'Ra and that they have his "he knows what" package for him. The Atlantean cartographer continues his work on the communities surrounding Shek'Ra. He says, "I...
- Sun May 12, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: Desert of Taut As they travel, Viden shares his knowledge of the desert, guiding them through hidden paths and avoiding potential dangers along the way. Finally, after three days of relentless trekking, the towering ziggurat of Shek'Ra loomd in the distance, a welcome sight after their lon...
- Sun May 12, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: The Spell Create Wood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 210
Re: The Spell Create Wood
Could this spell of "Create Wood" create wood from special magic trees like a Millenium Tree?
- Sun May 12, 2024 11:46 am
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: The Spell Mystic Alarm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 30
The Spell Mystic Alarm
The Spell Mystic Alarm So the spell looks like it puts a ward on the thing the caster wants a silent alarm to go off. So is the correct employment of the spell: 1. on a door? 2. on your backpack? 3. on your wallet? 4. On you buried treasure chest? The alarm will alert the mage instantly, even if he ...
- Sun May 12, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: The Spell Fire Blossom
- Replies: 5
- Views: 55
Re: The Spell Fire Blossom
Question #2: "Would the Fire Blossom be effective as a source of light (like a candle)?" Specifically the fire blossom that is not activated, so you could use it for a month or more." Related: "What kind of wattage would the light be from a inactivated "Fire Blossum"? A...
- Sun May 12, 2024 3:34 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Located in the heart of the bustling city, The Char is a towering structure that stands out amidst the surrounding buildings. Its sleek, modern design features a facade of polished Thorn wood and glass, reflecting the colors of the cityscape around it. As the mercenaries approach, they are greeted b...
- Sat May 11, 2024 11:10 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today with an important announcement from the Coalition States, a message of hope and reassurance in these troubled times. As the Commander, it is my duty to ensure the safety and security of every citizen within our city's walls, and I take that responsibili...
- Sat May 11, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today with an important announcement from the Coalition States, a message of hope and reassurance in these troubled times. As the Commander, it is my duty to ensure the safety and security of every citizen within our city's walls, and I take that responsibili...
- Sat May 11, 2024 10:29 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: The Inn: Top of the building Knight One: "I've never seen anything like this before." Knight Four: *Nods in agreement* "Yeah, it's... overwhelming." Knight Three: *Gazes at the pyramid* "And look at the size of it. It's like it reach up to the sky." Knight Fou...
- Sat May 11, 2024 8:58 pm
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: The Spell Watchguard
- Replies: 1
- Views: 34
The Spell Watchguard
The Spell Watchguard.
Question #1:
"Can you cast the spell more than once on the same camp site or room such that intruders would have to roll multiple saving throws?"
Question #1:
"Can you cast the spell more than once on the same camp site or room such that intruders would have to roll multiple saving throws?"
- Sat May 11, 2024 5:34 pm
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: The Spell Fire Blossom
- Replies: 5
- Views: 55
The Spell Fire Blossom
The Spell Fire Blossom. Question #1: With regard to storage and carrying. The spell description says it is 3 inches tall. I have some adventures who want to stock pile them. They are sitting on a Ley Line. I told them they have to carry them if they want to be able to have them. I told them there is...
- Sat May 11, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Established trade routes from South America to North America
- Replies: 12
- Views: 137
Re: Established trade routes from South America to North America
For the REALLY magically powerful or well connected they will use a "Circle of Travel"
These are the kind of people who can cast teleportation spell and be on another continent.
These are the kind of people who can cast teleportation spell and be on another continent.
Re: Cerberus
Location: the Mining Town It was a place where dreams were forged from the earth, where men risked life and limb in search of precious metals hidden deep within the bowels of the earth. Wyatt stood at the edge of town, his eyes scanning the horizon as he took in the sights and sounds. The air was he...
- Fri May 10, 2024 11:54 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: The inn in the "City of the Ancients" / The City of Thorns. As the Mystic Knights settled into their rooms, they knew they had to tread carefully. Six days had passed since their arrival, and despite their efforts, they had yet to uncover any leads on the mysterious individual wi...
- Fri May 10, 2024 5:44 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: The "City of the Ancients" / The City of Thorns In the heart of the City of Thorns, the Mystic Knights moved with purpose, their steps guided by stealth and discretion. Disguised in simple cloaks and hooded robes, they blended seamlessly with the bustling crowds of demons and sla...
- Fri May 10, 2024 11:28 am
- Forum: Dead Reign™
- Topic: Dead Reign... without the zombies?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 127
Re: Dead Reign... without the zombies?
Go for it
- Fri May 10, 2024 1:20 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: Glacier Peak Caravan Square The caravan square of Glacier Peak in Hades bustled with activity as vendors hawked their wares and traders negotiated deals amidst the cacophony of voices and the aroma of exotic spices. The Mystic Knights along with their sidekick Viden and the two Atlantean n...
- Thu May 09, 2024 12:38 am
- Forum: Guild of Magic & Psionics
- Topic: Can a T-Man turned vampires still use tattoos?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 74
Can a T-Man turned vampires still use tattoos?
If a human (a Splugorth Tattooed man; T-man) is turned into a secondary vampire, "Can they still use their magic tattoos?"
- Wed May 08, 2024 6:41 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
Location: The Death Mire As the adventuring Mystic Knights, along with Viden and the two Atlantean Nomads, emerged from the swirling Rift, they found themselves engulfed in a realm of nightmarish proportions. A roting swamp stretched out before them, a vast expanse of desolation and decay, where the...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:01 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
The next day dawned with a sense of anticipation hanging heavy in the air. As the sun rose over "Little Chi-Town," casting its warm glow across the dusty streets, I knew that today would be pivotal in our mission to establish CS authority in this lawless outpost. Captain Rey stood before h...
- Sun May 05, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Order of the White Coats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 251
Re: The Order of the White Coats
Among the White Coats They not only practice the arts and science of healing but investigate new ways to treat injuries and illnesses. Also, share what causes illness (education), teach medicine, and investigate or arrange investigation to the cause or source of a health problem. Hook: In the war-to...
- Fri May 03, 2024 11:54 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Order of the White Coats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 251
Re: The Order of the White Coats
taalismn,
i find myself agreeing with you.
i suppose the most natural thing would be for the White Coats to have adventurerx/guards accompany them wherever they go healing.
i find myself agreeing with you.
i suppose the most natural thing would be for the White Coats to have adventurerx/guards accompany them wherever they go healing.
- Fri May 03, 2024 7:31 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Order of the White Coats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 251
Re: The Order of the White Coats
Note: The Order of the White Coats is NOT a secret organization. The citie, villages, and ports of call that the White Coast have provided medical aid has pictures of them. They known to all their patients and governments who would care enough to investiage. The fact that they are so publically appr...
- Wed May 01, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
- Replies: 109
- Views: 8019
Re: Mystic Knight Merc Squad
The mystic knights have the seed they recovered from the sunken city examined by an discrete and reliable Earth Warlock for a lot of credits. It turns out to be a seed for “Memory Tree.” To flourish it needs to be planted near a Ley Line, nurtured and waterd. Once the tree flourishes it should have ...
- Wed May 01, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Order of the White Coats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 251
Re: The Order of the White Coats
Hook: In the heart of a war-torn region, a team of White Coat healers finds themselves stranded amidst the chaos of battle. Cut off and surrounded by danger on all sides, they desperately seek aid from anyone willing to brave the dangers of the battlefield to rescue them from certain doom. Line: As ...
- Wed May 01, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Atlantean Clan of the Sunken Kingdom
- Replies: 27
- Views: 998
Re: Atlantean Clan of the Sunken Kingdom
Hook: Amidst the winding streets and gleaming spires of the floating city of Mu, whispers of an ancient secret echo through the air. Psychics detect teleportation via Sense Dimensional Anomaly. It is suspected and felt that a there is a presence in the city of a powerful magical being. Line: Some At...
- Wed May 01, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Atlantean Clan of the Sunken Kingdom
- Replies: 27
- Views: 998
Re: Atlantean Clan of the Sunken Kingdom
Hook: In the Mariner's Pub, rumors swirl of a long-lost treasure hidden deep within the treacherous waters of the nearby archipelago. The Floating City of Mu will be passing by it shortly and moving along. It won't come around it again for decades. Line: A centuries old weathered Atlantean sailor, k...
- Wed May 01, 2024 5:04 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
Re: The Commander
Location: Little Chi-Town The Commander: “Soldiers of the Coalition States, “I stand before you today with a sense of duty and purpose that transcends any one persons desires. We have been entrusted with a solemn responsibility: to bring order to the chaos that plagues this city. We have been assign...
- Wed May 01, 2024 3:11 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Order of the White Coats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 251
Re: The Order of the White Coats
Maybe I ought to change the word order to republic or something. They do not teach or preach religion exactly. It is kind of like, the Dalai Lama, saying: "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." The Buddhist quote: “You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but...
- Wed May 01, 2024 3:01 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Order of the White Coats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 251
Re: The Order of the White Coats
taalismn, Good Questions. Question #1: Does the Coalition States(or similar anti-magic/xenophobic) recognize them? Amongst them there are some human doctors and human psychic healers. A. They medically treat CS residents. Their work helps fight the spread of disease and has freed many by the use of ...
- Wed May 01, 2024 1:09 am
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Commander
- Replies: 10
- Views: 193
The Commander
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the dusty streets of the small town, the air was thick with tension. The townspeople had heard whispers of the approaching Coalition States platoon, known ominously as the “The Sentinals." Nothing could prepare them for the sight ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:34 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: Atlantean Clan of the Sunken Kingdom
- Replies: 27
- Views: 998
Re: Atlantean Clan of the Sunken Kingdom
Title: Shadows in the Depths Hook: In the ancient Lemurian floating city of Mu, whispers of a dark presence have begun to spread among the inhabitants. Unexplained disappearances of Atlanteans have cast a shadow over the once vibrant city, filling its residents with fear and uncertainty. Psychics ha...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: Rifts®
- Topic: The Order of the White Coats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 251
The Order of the White Coats
The Order of the White Coats In the world of Rifts Earth, where conflict and disaster are constant threats to the population, the emergence of a guild dedicated solely to the noble cause of healing is a beacon of hope amidst the chaos. This organization, known as the Order of the White Coats, stands...