I have done Xena and Gabby for Army of Darkness and Spellcraft & Swordplay in the past. So I am basing this on those versions. I might have some of my stats for Blue Rose a little off, I am still figuring out this game. But I am having a great time doing it!
Why Xena?
I make no excuses of my enjoyment of Xena: Warrior Princess. The show was silly, irreverent and always a fun time. Frankly, with it's mix of comedy, drama, memorable characters and a mish-mash of historical and mythological events, it really was the perfect D&D TV show.
There is one thing that Xena does better than any RPG. It attracted a huge female audience and kept them. Granted, one could argue that "Friend in Need" might have killed that, but up until then. I think Xena works for the same reason that other successful shows do. Great characterizations and great characters. You know all about Xena and Gabrielle, but they are still great to watch. Adding them to your game might just be that spice you didn't know you were missing.
Adding Xena and Gabrielle to your Game
Given their wanderings across the world it should actually be only a matter of time before the characters would run into her. Maybe they know of her infamy as a conqueress. Maybe they know of her turn and desire to do good to atone. Or maybe it is just one of those things where the PCs and Xena arrive in the same place at the same time. Fate is funny that way.
Like with my other builds I am setting these AFTER "Friend in Need". Obviously, Xena had to come back to life for some reason and now her and Gabrielle are back to doing what they do best.
Friend in Deed
"Friend in Deed" (FinD, and it is "in Deed" and not "indeed") is my let'sts go find Xena and bring her back to life because she is the Promised One" adventure/episode. Takes place after the series finale ("Friend in Need", get it?), Gabrielle is struggling to live up to Xena's legacy and struggling to continue living without Xena. While her intentions were initially good, she has been spiraling into darkness and depression. She has forgotten what she had learned as Eli's student. She has been traveling on the Path of the Warrior, trouble is she is close to leaving that and been straying onto the Path of Vengeance.
And that was about as far as I got.
I know the plot is not only to rescue Xena (she is in an in-between spiritual plane) but to rescue Gabrielle as well. I always imagined Gabrielle trying to continue Xena's journey, but feeling like she was failing and sinking deeper into depression. That is where your characters come in and help her save the day! Or something.
Xena, Warrior Princess of Amphipolis (Kern)
Level 13 Warrior
ABILITIES (FOCUSES)
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4
| Accuracy (Brawling) |
2
| Communication (Leadership, Persuasion) |
4*
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Constitution (Drinking, Stamina)
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4*
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Dexterity (Acrobatics, Riding, Stealth)
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5*
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Fighting (Bludgeons) *many are part of Warrior
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1
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Intelligence (Cultural lore, Heraldry)
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2
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Perception (Tracking)
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4*
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Strength (Intimidation, Might)
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4
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Willpower (Courage)
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COMBAT RATINGS
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SPEED HEALTH DEFENSE ARMOR RATING
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12 82 14 5
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ATTACKS
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WEAPON ATTACK ROLL DAMAGE
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Sword + 7 1D6 + 3 (slash)
Chakram + 7 1D6 + 2 (slash) |
POWERS, TALENTS, AND SPECIALIZATIONS
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Favored Stunts: Disarm, dual strike, lighting attack, mighty blow
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Talents: Quick Reflexes (J), Thrown Weapon (M), Armor Training (J), Single-weapon style (sword) (M)
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Specializations: Champion Talent (M), Outrider (N)
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Medium Armor: Studded leather
Calling: Atonement (Judgement)
Destiny/Fate: Compassionate/Despondent (Nine of Swords)
Corruption: 1 (might have paid off by now)
Goals: To atone for past misdeeds. To bring good into the world. To stop the machinations of cruel gods.
Relationships
Gabrielle (5), "Gabrielle is the best part of me. I do everything to be worthy in her eyes."
Ares (3), "Ares is everything that I hate about the gods, and in my former self."
Joxer (1), "Gabrielle's friend, useful but a pain. Still, his heart is good."
Autolycus (1), "Prince of Braggarts more like it. He is a good friend and helpful in a tight situation."
Gabrielle, The Battling Bard of Potidaea (Matriarchy of Lar'tya)
Level 12 Expert
ABILITIES (FOCUSES)
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4*
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Accuracy (Brawling, Light blades, Staves)
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2*
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Communication (Investigation, Persuasion)
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4
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Constitution (Stamina)
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4*
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Dexterity (Calligraphy)
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5
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Fighting (Bludgeons, Heavy blades)
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1
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Intelligence (Historical lore, Natural lore, Writing)
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2*
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Perception (Empathy)
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4
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Strength ()
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4
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Willpower (Self-discipline)
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COMBAT RATINGS
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SPEED HEALTH DEFENSE ARMOR RATING
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12 74 11 3
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ATTACKS
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WEAPON ATTACK ROLL DAMAGE
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Staff +5 1D6 (bludgeon)
Sai (2) +5 1D6 (bludgeon) Grand Katana +5 1D6+3 (slashing) |
POWERS, TALENTS, AND SPECIALIZATIONS
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Favored Stunts: New friends
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Talents: Pin-point attack, Oratory (J), Performance (N), Linguistics (J), Inspire (N), Unarmed style (N), Take aim, Stunning attack, Lethality
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Specializations: Bard (verse) (M), Martial Artist (N)
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Light Armor: Soft leather
Calling: Explore and Discovery (The World)
Destiny/Fate: Curious/Jaded (Queen of Rods)
Corruption: 1 (might have paid off by now)
Goals: To aid in Xena's redemption by letting the world know of her good deeds. To recover Xena's soul.
Relationships
Xena (5), "Xena is everything I ever live or die for."
Joxer (2), "He loves me, but he can only be my very good friend."
Autolycus (1), "He is not as evil or as mercenary as he lets on. One day he also discover that."
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Ok. THAT was a lot of fun. Can't wait to try out some more!
A couple of things I am not sure about. Xena's nerve pinch "touch" and Gabby's anti-magic dragon tattoo from the last episode.
I think these numbers are good, but I will need to try some more to be sure.
2 comments:
Man. I completely missed the entire Xena phenomenon.
It was a lot of fun. It was also one of the first fandoms to really take to the Internet as a means of connecting. I think Babylon 5 might be THE first with Usenet.
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