Best Friends Forever!

[Dhavaer]

Unlike sorcerers, hexblades share a unique bond. Though two hexblades who meet in a tavern or apothecary won't necessarily strike up a lasting friendship, it is rare for two hexblades to oppose one another unless great personal gain is on the line.

So, if two hexblades do meet in a tavern or apothecary, do they each know that the other is a hexblade? Do they have some kind of 'hexdar'?

[Shhalahr Windrider]

It's a missing ability. Detect hexblade at will. Gained at 1st level.

Seriously, though. They find out what they do through conversation or seeing one or another curse someone else or any other mundane mean. Then they just have that standing respect for other practitioners of their art that tells them, "Hey, this is a brother in arms!"

I suppose a setting where hexblades are rare and those who can pass on the knowledge of hexblade abilities might allow a semi-unified quasi-society where there are a few key "passwords" that can be slipped in and out of normal conversation, allowing one to recognize fellow hexblades.

[the_tick_rules]

why would they get along more than fellow members of any other class?

[Dhavaer]

why would they get along more than fellow members of any other class?

The same reason paladins tend to be more good than any other class. It's what they do.

[Human Paragon 3]

Maybe they should detect other hexblades at will... that'd be kind of cool, like in Highlander.

[Fax Celestis]

Maybe they should detect other hexblades at will... that'd be kind of cool, like in Highlander.

NO. Nothing should be like Highlander, except Highlander. Because There Can Only Be One.

[ocato]

Reminds me of this half-elf Bard NPC we bumped into once. I was like "Hey, mind helping us find our way through this forest/serve as a packmule for most of our crap?" *UBER DIPLOMACY EYEBROW WIGGLE*

And then she was like "Actually, your party's barbarian is already carrying me on a palanquin on his back while the paladin fans me with palm fronds" *COUNTER DIPLOMACY SUGGESTIVE GLANCE*

"Ah, a formidable enemy"
*Insert 20 minutes of staring and some dramatic music*

Then the party carried us both through the forest while we ate grapes and played our harps in the sun. Best. NPC. Evar.

And that was mostly done as part of a running joke.

[ClericofPhwarrr]

Reminds me of this half-elf Bard NPC we bumped into once. I was like "Hey, mind helping us find our way through this forest/serve as a packmule for most of our crap?" *UBER DIPLOMACY EYEBROW WIGGLE*

And then she was like "Actually, your party's barbarian is already carrying me on a palanquin on his back while the paladin fans me with palm fronds" *COUNTER DIPLOMACY SUGGESTIVE GLANCE*

"Ah, a formidable enemy"
*Insert 20 minutes of staring and some dramatic music*

Then the party carried us both through the forest while we ate grapes and played our harps in the sun. Best. NPC. Evar.

And that was mostly done as part of a running joke.

To think that some people hate bards. With situations like this, I don't see how it's possible.

[Starsinger]

So, if two hexblades do meet in a tavern or apothecary, do they each know that the other is a hexblade? Do they have some kind of 'hexdar'?

I honestly think Hexdar would be neat, like a Jedi knowing when someone nearby uses the force. "My hexdar just beeped!".

[AngelSword]

So, if two hexblades do meet in a tavern or apothecary, do they each know that the other is a hexblade? Do they have some kind of 'hexdar'?
Actually, becoming a Hexblade is kinda like becoming a member of the Elks Club. Everyone's photo is on file, and they send out a monthly mailer. They maintain clubs throughout the world that are no more than glorified taverns.

The bard story makes me happy. Bards are great. :smallcool:

[Fax Celestis]

Of course, the problem with Hexdar would be that drow would start calling it "spidey senses."

And that's infringement.

[Logic]

NO. Nothing should be like Highlander, except Highlander. Because There Can Only Be One.

QFT.

Back on topic:
In all seriousness, perhaps you should houserule some kind of aura, that a Hexblade will always detect?

[ClericofPhwarrr]

Unlike sorcerers, hexblades share a unique bond. Though two hexblades who meet in a tavern or apothecary won't necessarily strike up a lasting friendship, it is rare for two hexblades to oppose one another unless great personal gain is on the line.

The emphasized text is why one of my DMs can never, ever, be allowed to read this passage.

[Dhavaer]

The emphasized text is why one of my DMs can never, ever, be allowed to read this passage.

Could you clarify? The only thing jumping out at me from your emphasis is 'one night stand', but I'm fairly sure that's not the case.

[Closet_Skeleton]

So, if two hexblades do meet in a tavern or apothecary, do they each know that the other is a hexblade? Do they have some kind of 'hexdar'?

Secret Handshake obviously.

[ocato]

Terribly awkward when the Hexblade realizes the other person is actually his most hated enemy... a pentablade.

Dun dun dunnnnnnnnbadjoke.

[Starsinger]

Y'know, depending on the Hexblade they could get very catty. It's been known to happen with other similar abilities to Hexdar...

[Green Bean]

Could you clarify? The only thing jumping out at me from your emphasis is 'one night stand', but I'm fairly sure that's not the case.

Brokeback Hexblade. :smallwink:

[ClericofPhwarrr]

Brokeback Hexblade. :smallwink:

More or less. Except in the hands of this DM... well, this is a PG13 forum, IIRC.

[OzymandiasVolt]

Perverted DMs are even more annoying than perverted players because they control the entire game world. :smallannoyed:

[Dhavaer]

Perverted DMs are even more annoying than perverted players because they control the entire game world. :smallannoyed:

And thus did the time-travelling lesbian vampire ninjas take over the world...

[ClericofPhwarrr]

And thus did the time-travelling lesbian vampire ninjas take over the world...

Until the army of dimension-hopping dominatrix dryad pirates rose up against them...

[Rama_Lei]

Until the army of dimension-hopping dominatrix dryad pirates rose up against them...

Opposed by the scantily clad super-powered Swedish Drow zombie bounty hunters.

[Dhavaer]

Opposed by the scantily clad super-powered Swedish Drow zombie bounty hunters.

NO (http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e100/Dhavaer/1167484592364.jpg) qwertyui

[Devils_Advocate]

NO. Nothing should be like Highlander, except Highlander.
Yeah, we wouldn't want D&D to turn into a game full of superhuman beings who are virtually untouchable by ordinary mortals, but can of course still kill each other, and even become more powerful by doing so.

:smalltongue:


Because There Can Only Be One.
Actually, I'm pretty sure it's "there can be only one", not "there can only be one." I hate to nitpick, but your way just doesn't quite have the right ring to it.

[Viscount Einstrauss]

Who knew that hexblades' greatest power is friendship?

[martyboy74]

Who knew that hexblades' greatest power is friendship?

They have other powers?

[Dhavaer]

Who knew that hexblades' greatest power is friendship?

On noes! Hexblades are Harry Potter!

...

No, wait. That's love. My bad.

[The Great Skenardo]

Well, by flavor, Hexblades are supposed to be surrounded by bad luck; things just happen around them, like milk going bad, flowers wilting, mirrors falling to the floor, that kind of thing. Maybe it's an aura thing?

[martyboy74]

So does that mean that having bad luck gets you respected by hexblades?

[Shhalahr Windrider]

On noes! Hexblades are Harry Potter!

...

No, wait. That's love. My bad.
Yeah. Friendship is from Diadem.

[JackMage666]

When Hexblades want to prove who's better, they just go and try to find dates. Whoever has the worst luck with the ladies wins. Of course, those who have the best luck win too, but that's another story.

[The_Snark]

So does that mean that having bad luck gets you respected by hexblades?

Nah, hexblades don't have bad luck. Other people have bad luck around hexblades.

[PlatinumJester]

Nah, hexblades don't have bad luck. Other people have bad luck around hexblades.

Except for fortunes friends

[ocato]

That's actually how I met my hexblade girlfriend, with one foot in a potted plant, a giant ink stain on my shirt, and a handful of lottery tickets.

Also my pants were on fire.

[EagleWiz]

Got to hear that story

[Fax Celestis]

That's actually how I met my hexblade girlfriend, with one foot in a potted plant, a giant ink stain on my shirt, and a handful of lottery tickets.

Also my pants were on fire.

...just your pants?

[ClericofPhwarrr]

Got to hear that story

He's a bard, so be warned that if he tells it, any misfortune on his part will bring you to uncontrollable sobbing. And it sounds like there's a LOT of misfortune in that story. :smallwink:

[ocato]

That's not true. It is just proof that I can make a Diplomacy check even with horrible negatives.

You see, my pants were on fire because of a friction spark that ignited some lantern oil that spilled onto my lap after I bumped the lantern stepping in the potted plant on my way back from the lottery store. I quickly asked someone for the phone number of a dry cleaner, but when they lent me a pen it exploded onto my shirt. I shreiked in surprise and they paniced and began to hit me with a burlap sack, causing the friction that sparked my pants. So, having enough HP to not worry about 1d6 damage a round, I sauntered into the tavern for a drink, walked up to the bar, and having spotted a cute girl, proceded to say

Hey baby, wanna see my wand of cure what ails ya?

1d20+40

[ocato]

Guess you can't roll on this forum, huh.

[Dhavaer]

Guess you can't roll on this forum, huh.

Diplomacy: 1d20+40

Edit: Apparently not. How odd.

[Khantalas]

Psst! Dice-rolling has been removed for a short while!

...I think.

[Jannex]

Reminds me of this half-elf Bard NPC we bumped into once. I was like "Hey, mind helping us find our way through this forest/serve as a packmule for most of our crap?" *UBER DIPLOMACY EYEBROW WIGGLE*

And then she was like "Actually, your party's barbarian is already carrying me on a palanquin on his back while the paladin fans me with palm fronds" *COUNTER DIPLOMACY SUGGESTIVE GLANCE*

"Ah, a formidable enemy"
*Insert 20 minutes of staring and some dramatic music*

Then the party carried us both through the forest while we ate grapes and played our harps in the sun. Best. NPC. Evar.

And that was mostly done as part of a running joke.

I have the sudden urge to PC a bard in a party with you. Of course, the last time I was part of Team Bard, my fellow PC and I invented the Kogo Beast, which was some of the most hilarious roleplaying I've ever experienced.

Go Team Bard! :smallwink:

[Dhavaer]

I have the sudden urge to PC a bard in a party with you. Of course, the last time I was part of Team Bard, my fellow PC and I invented the Kogo Beast, which was some of the most hilarious roleplaying I've ever experienced.

Go Team Bard! :smallwink:

That gives me an idea. Team Charisma! Hexblade as the frontline warrior, Spellthief as the skillmonkey, Bard as the healer and Sorcerer as the boomstick.

[ClericofPhwarrr]

That gives me an idea. Team Charisma! Hexblade as the frontline warrior, Spellthief as the skillmonkey, Bard as the healer and Sorcerer as the boomstick.

Dhavaer, your ideas are like candy from the sky, sprinkled lightly with cinnamon.

[Jannex]

That gives me an idea. Team Charisma! Hexblade as the frontline warrior, Spellthief as the skillmonkey, Bard as the healer and Sorcerer as the boomstick.

That is brilliant. I want in. If we go gestalt, I've been sitting on a Bard//Paladin of Bahamut concept for a while now. Divine Grace FTW!

I do love the idea of a party where everybody gets a turn as the party face. :smallbiggrin:

[Dhavaer]

Dhavaer, your ideas are like candy from the sky, sprinkled lightly with cinnamon.

Sigtastic.

[ArmorArmadillo]

...just your pants?

A Hexblade has the mighty power of arcane curses...
...in his pants.

[ocato]

Hey, a cloak of Charisma +4!

*Watches as the party suddenly goes from a polite, attractive group of young men and women to a snarling pit of avarice and contempt*

[martyboy74]

Hey, a cloak of Charisma +4!

*Watches as the party suddenly goes from a polite, attractive group of young men and women to a snarling pit of avarice and contempt*

As oppossed to normal parties, where it turns into a game of 'hot potato'?

[ocato]

Druid: "It seems to be a charisma cloak"
*party groans*
Barbarian: "Mebbe th'paladin kin yoos et?"
Bard: "My aunt fanny he can, unhand my lucre you cretin!"