Fun Finds v4.0

[nijineko]

Anyone remember where the quiver with infinite arrows is? There's one in the Dragon Compendium, but I could have sworn Wizards made one... perhaps on a web enhancement?

it was on a web enhancement, which i believe they took down. 

it's in my archive, and here is a copy for you:

(click to show/hide)

Quivers of Anariel appear to be typical arrow containers capable of holding a score of arrows. However, the quivers automatically replenish themselves with standard or magical arrows, such that they are always full. Some quivers also create arrows made of special materials, such as adamantine, cold iron, or alchemical silver. Once an arrow it taken from the quiver, it must be used within 1 round or it vanishes.

Moderate conjuration; CL 7th; Craft Wondrous Item, magic weapon, minor creation; Price 28,000 gp (standard arrows), 29,000 gp (masterwork arrows), 32,000 gp (+1 arrows), 44,000 gp (+2 arrows), 64,000 gp (+3 arrows), 92,000 gp (+4 arrows), 128,000 gp (+5 arrows); Add an additional +6,000 gp for adamantine arrows, +4,005 gp for cold iron arrows, or +200 gp for alchemical silver arrows; Weight 1 lb.

there is also the quiver of plenty, from dragon mag and probably the one mentioned in the dragon compendium.

you could also create a magic item with the call bolt power or equivalent spell.

[Gazzien]

Anyone remember where the quiver with infinite arrows is? There's one in the Dragon Compendium, but I could have sworn Wizards made one... perhaps on a web enhancement?

it was on a web enhancement, which i believe they took down. 

it's in my archive, and here is a copy for you:

(click to show/hide)

Quivers of Anariel appear to be typical arrow containers capable of holding a score of arrows. However, the quivers automatically replenish themselves with standard or magical arrows, such that they are always full. Some quivers also create arrows made of special materials, such as adamantine, cold iron, or alchemical silver. Once an arrow it taken from the quiver, it must be used within 1 round or it vanishes.

Moderate conjuration; CL 7th; Craft Wondrous Item, magic weapon, minor creation; Price 28,000 gp (standard arrows), 29,000 gp (masterwork arrows), 32,000 gp (+1 arrows), 44,000 gp (+2 arrows), 64,000 gp (+3 arrows), 92,000 gp (+4 arrows), 128,000 gp (+5 arrows); Add an additional +6,000 gp for adamantine arrows, +4,005 gp for cold iron arrows, or +200 gp for alchemical silver arrows; Weight 1 lb.

there is also the quiver of plenty, from dragon mag and probably the one mentioned in the dragon compendium.

you could also create a magic item with the call bolt power or equivalent spell.

Quiver of Plenty is the one in the Dragon Compendium, yes. Thank you very much!

[linklord231]

From the Dragonborn racial traits:

Humanoid (dragonblood): Dragonborn are humanoids
with the dragonblood subtype and any other subtypes
they had before undergoing the Rite of Rebirth. For
all effects related to race, a dragonborn is considered a
dragon and a member of her original race.

...A dragonborn is considered a dragon.  Was this ever errata'd?

[Keldar]

That's what the Dragonblood subtype does.  Makes you a dragon for specific purposes.

[linklord231]

No, the Dragonblood subtype means "spells, effects, powers, and abilities that affect or target dragons" also affect you, and you can use items normally only usable by dragons.  Dragonborn says you count as a dragon for all effects related to race - a Dragonborn qualifies for Dragon-only prestige classes and feats, whereas the Dragonblood subtype alone wouldn't let you.

[phaedrusxy]

No, the Dragonblood subtype means "spells, effects, powers, and abilities that affect or target dragons" also affect you, and you can use items normally only usable by dragons.  Dragonborn says you count as a dragon for all effects related to race - a Dragonborn qualifies for Dragon-only prestige classes and feats, whereas the Dragonblood subtype alone wouldn't let you.

It also means that a dragonborn can use Alter Self to turn into dragons, or creatures with his original type.

[SorO_Lost]

"For all effects related to race, a dragonborn is considered a dragon and a member of her original race."
Has dick to do with your Creature Type.

Stupid quote out of context is still stupid quote out of context.

[snakeman830]

I still think it would get you into prestige classes that require your race be a Dragon, though. Most of the Dragon PrC's in Draconomicon can be entered, assuming the Dragonborn meets the other prerequisites (Disciple of Ashardalon and Unholy Ravager of Tiamat are out due to other parts of the Dragonborn template, Dragon Ascendant is out because they aren't True dragons).

A Dragonborn Duskblade or Hexblade 20 with the Heart aspect, 3 Metabreath feats, and a Mantle of the Firey Soul spell cast upon them can qualify for Elemental Master, for example.  Sacred Warder of Bahumat could conceivably be started pre-epic, even.

Hmm, now I want to see if you can get all of Hidecarved Dragon in pre-epic.  Assuming a Dragonborn can get 20 natural armor by level 8 at the latest, I think you can.

[zook1shoe]

Tauric Cave Anky can get nearly all the natural armor needed

[SolEiji]

Where is the Cave Anlyosaurus from?

Also the image of a tauric dragonborn is hilarious.

[snakeman830]

Tauric Cave Anky can get nearly all the natural armor needed

Hmm.  Tauric plus cave Anky means 8HD, +2 LA, but that LA could be bought off.  Possible Mutations could make things interesting too (with no increase in HD or LA).  3 Improved Natural Armor feats are doable, and the Iron Will for Hidecarved can be bought.

Impressive.  A Dragon PrC completed by ECL 20.

Cave Dinos are from Miniature's handbook.

[SorO_Lost]

I still think it would get you into prestige classes that require your race be a Dragon, though.

Intent wise, I'd agree with you there.

However, my point was Race has nothing to do with Type. Dragonborn cannot turn into another Dragon using Alter Self (which is based on type, not race). On the same token Dragonborn cannot take stuff like Awakened Frightful Presence because it also checks Type.

Now the Dragon PrCs however explicitly check your Race and in the header does mention Lesser Dragons taking levels in them. So while dubbing Prerequisites are effects is certainly out in my book, I'm still inclined to think that on an intent level a Dragonborn should be allowed to take those PrCs. And I do value intent over silly raw...

[Keldar]

I still think it would get you into prestige classes that require your race be a Dragon, though. Most of the Dragon PrC's in Draconomicon can be entered, assuming the Dragonborn meets the other prerequisites (Disciple of Ashardalon and Unholy Ravager of Tiamat are out due to other parts of the Dragonborn template, Dragon Ascendant is out because they aren't True dragons).

A Dragonborn Duskblade or Hexblade 20 with the Heart aspect, 3 Metabreath feats, and a Mantle of the Firey Soul spell cast upon them can qualify for Elemental Master, for example.  Sacred Warder of Bahumat could conceivably be started pre-epic, even.

Hmm, now I want to see if you can get all of Hidecarved Dragon in pre-epic.  Assuming a Dragonborn can get 20 natural armor by level 8 at the latest, I think you can.

I did that years ago on 339 with Dragonwrought Kobold, not that anyone noticed.  But like all attempts at the time it used the ultra cheesy White Dragonspawn at LA 1, bought off.

[Gazzien]

Enforcer (LN Paladin Variant, Dragon Magazine, #310) gets Leadership as a bonus feat... at 5th level.

Also, a +1 to their leadership score.

[Jackinthegreen]

Enforcer (LN Paladin Variant, Dragon Magazine, #310) gets Leadership as a bonus feat... at 5th level.

Also, a +1 to their leadership score.

The LE Despot (Dragon 312) also gets Leadership at 5th with a +1.

[zook1shoe]

I've always liked those issues, plus #300

[Ithamar]

Tauric Cave Anky can get nearly all the natural armor needed

Hmm.  Tauric plus cave Anky means 8HD, +2 LA, but that LA could be bought off.  Possible Mutations could make things interesting too (with no increase in HD or LA).  3 Improved Natural Armor feats are doable, and the Iron Will for Hidecarved can be bought.

I was under the impression that Dragonborn wiped out your natural armor though.  It takes away all of your pre-existing racial characteristics, including bonus feats and skill points, so I'd presume natural armor (and natural weapons) go as well.

[awaken_D_M_golem]

What is it about Horses, that they don't like LN or LE Paladins?

[phaedrusxy]

What is it about Horses, that they don't like LN or LE Paladins?

Discipline without compassion = they beat their animals to make them obey. 

[Jackinthegreen]

What is it about Horses, that they don't like LN or LE Paladins?

Discipline without compassion = they beat their animals to make them obey. 

Reminds me of the half-orc druid sub level where you can use str instead of cha for wild empathy.