Hiya, would kind of origin path route would people take when creating a PC which would be a kind of "master strategist" archetype. Now while I think the Seneshal would be an obvious choice could there be any other PC or the route to take to make this as an initial build? Any Ideas?
Master Strategist Archetype : Origin Path?
Arch-Militant or Rogue Trader, morelike. Seneschal doesn't get any real Leadership talents.
Errant said:
Arch-Militant or Rogue Trader, morelike. Seneschal doesn't get any real Leadership talents.
Does the Arch Militant get Leadership Talents of note? I mean at rank 1 or 2, you know, when a new PC would be starting.
But what about the origin path...what would be good elements for a strategist?
Do you use Into the Storm?
What do you want the master strategist to be able to accomplish?
Iku Rex said:
Do you use Into the Storm?
What do you want the master strategist to be able to accomplish?
Im creating and NPC that acts as an antagonist/allie for the dynasty. In terms of accomplishment I want him to be able to have the attributes of a 'chessplayer', a character that is adept at working behind the scenes than a 'field tactician', which is why I'm not so worried about him imparting leadership tests than being able to pull in favours and seeing organising multiple plans. Think more Lex Luthor than Batman, Prof Moriarty than Sherlock Holmes. He doesnt have to be an out and out villain, that's not his place, more that he has his own goals and priorities that may or may not coincide with the PC's. In a way he has to work as an extention of the GM, bur rather than building him as part of the narrative, I want to be able to roll for him to see if he can carry out his complex plans to fruition.This is a new and ambitious secondary NPC whose modus operandi is 'chessplaying' rather than an established powerfull NPC. The Chracter class doesnt not have to be specific. I would even consider some ideas from Dark Heresy and the Calixsis sector if relevent. But Im struggling for a conving backstory/origin path that reflects this kind of niche. (Yes I do have into the storm)
I think you are looking for "Influence Talents"
Why not a psyker with divination and some social / tactical skills ? Use a career with good int and the right skills (or give them as elite) the legacy that give psy rating 1 and / or the "mutation" wyrd, some divination technique (those fitting your purpose) and you have your "chess player" (add some sorcery / chaos ritual background if this guy have to be really shady, or not if you want a "clean" uncontrolled psyker).