Recent content by ethicalsean

Alright, now I think Im the stereotypical noble player, but I certainly don't take the class to a haughty taught panty waist. You can make a noble a powerhouse in and out of combat with good skill and feat selection. For reference, over the last fourteen levels (well 13, but we ended the...

The only female I can think off hand is Agrippina the Elder, Germanicus's wife. The sources say it was unusual for a woman to travel with her husband on military expedition, but she did lead fighting men a time or two. Cleopatra commanded troops too, but I wouldn't call her a great example...

I dunno man, I figure even the rats would be in deadly proportions in the age of Conan.

Let me rephrase that, is there any specific content such as feats, regional intrigue, and other stuff for the noble... or is it more a pirate book?

So... are there any goodies for the noble in the Messantia box set? It just so happens I'm playing an Argossean noble and am looking for a little love :)

Also, I knew the question of Cimmerians possibly under the name of th "Cimbri" came up in a Roman history class of mine once. The Cimbri, assumed to be a far northern celtic tribe (and I think at least comparisons were made to the Cimmerians in Greek mythology at the time), invaded Rome...

Recently, I've been trying to convince my DM to allow my Argossean Noble 4/Pirate 2 to take intricate swordplay with shortswords. I've been taking a Roman History course this semester and built my character concept off a Roman-esque noble (Republic era virtues/arrogance) with a flair for...