Ceiling009
2008-06-07, 09:32 PM
I really love the IK setting, and more so their obligatory Elves. So I decided to try to port over my favorite Elf to 4E. Even though they're elves, I'm not treating them as such, so they can't take any of the Elf Racials, just like Eladrin or Drow.
Nyss
RACIAL TRAITS
Average Height: 5΄ 5?6΄ 2?
Average Weight: 130190 lb.
Ability Scores: +2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution
Size: Medium
Speed: 7 squares
Vision: Low-light
Languages: Common (Cygnaran), Aeric
Skill Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Stealth
Nyss Weapon Proficiency: You gain proficiency with the Nyss Claymore and Nyss Longbow (Longbow).
Natural Connection: You are automatically trained in Nature
Winter's Mark: You gain racial resistance 5 + half level to cold damage.
Winter's Edge: You can use Winter's Edge as an Encounter power.
Winter's Edge
Encounter ✦ Cold
Minor Action Personal
Effect: On your next attack, if you hit, you deal additional Dexterity modifier cold damage. If you miss, you still deal Dexterity modifier cold damage to the target.
Weapons
Nyss Claymore
Superior Melee Weapon, Two-Handed
Proficiency: +3
Damage: 1d12
Range: -
Price: Special* (1000 gp)
Weight: 8lbs
Group: Heavy Blades
Properties: High Crit, Special*
Special*: These blades are only made for Nyss of high standing, and its very rare that adventurers would ever be able to purchase one. For Nyss who are specially trained, they may treat these claymores are light blades, due to their special construction.
Racial Feats
Heroic
Shard Protector [Nyss]
Prerequisite: Nyss
Benefit: You gain a +2 to proficiency and damage when you use Winter's Edge.
Artic Assassin [Nyss]
Prerequisite: Nyss
Benefit: You may treat the Nyss Claymore as a light blade
Paragon
Nyssor's Wrath [Nyss]
Prerequisite: Nyss, Shard Protector
Benefit: When you strike a foe with Winter's Edge they are stunned,(save ends).
What do you guys think? For those familiar with the Setting, do you think it works with the spirit or at least looks like a good port? And for those who aren't familiar with the setting, what do you think over all?
Edit: the claymore and feats slightly changed.
Edit 2: Changed out Winter's Edge, I think it works better like, sort like a smite... also changed out the feats, and gave the a level scaling Cold Resistance, these guys aren't called Winter Elves for nothing.
Nyss
RACIAL TRAITS
Average Height: 5΄ 5?6΄ 2?
Average Weight: 130190 lb.
Ability Scores: +2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution
Size: Medium
Speed: 7 squares
Vision: Low-light
Languages: Common (Cygnaran), Aeric
Skill Bonuses: +2 Perception, +2 Stealth
Nyss Weapon Proficiency: You gain proficiency with the Nyss Claymore and Nyss Longbow (Longbow).
Natural Connection: You are automatically trained in Nature
Winter's Mark: You gain racial resistance 5 + half level to cold damage.
Winter's Edge: You can use Winter's Edge as an Encounter power.
Winter's Edge
Encounter ✦ Cold
Minor Action Personal
Effect: On your next attack, if you hit, you deal additional Dexterity modifier cold damage. If you miss, you still deal Dexterity modifier cold damage to the target.
Weapons
Nyss Claymore
Superior Melee Weapon, Two-Handed
Proficiency: +3
Damage: 1d12
Range: -
Price: Special* (1000 gp)
Weight: 8lbs
Group: Heavy Blades
Properties: High Crit, Special*
Special*: These blades are only made for Nyss of high standing, and its very rare that adventurers would ever be able to purchase one. For Nyss who are specially trained, they may treat these claymores are light blades, due to their special construction.
Racial Feats
Heroic
Shard Protector [Nyss]
Prerequisite: Nyss
Benefit: You gain a +2 to proficiency and damage when you use Winter's Edge.
Artic Assassin [Nyss]
Prerequisite: Nyss
Benefit: You may treat the Nyss Claymore as a light blade
Paragon
Nyssor's Wrath [Nyss]
Prerequisite: Nyss, Shard Protector
Benefit: When you strike a foe with Winter's Edge they are stunned,(save ends).
What do you guys think? For those familiar with the Setting, do you think it works with the spirit or at least looks like a good port? And for those who aren't familiar with the setting, what do you think over all?
Edit: the claymore and feats slightly changed.
Edit 2: Changed out Winter's Edge, I think it works better like, sort like a smite... also changed out the feats, and gave the a level scaling Cold Resistance, these guys aren't called Winter Elves for nothing.