More 5th Ed Adventuring

[Lyku]

With the close of the Watch, I am going to being starting a new campaign.  Fifth edition, the starting level of the campaign will be level 5.  I am ideally sticking with 6 players, though I might flex for another player or even two.  Details of importance.

Alignment of the part needs to be good in some manner.
Ability Scores is a 32 point buy in.  Table is listed in PHB, but for that don't have it on hand:

8 - 0 Points
9 - 1 Point
10 - 2 Points
11 - 3 Points
12 - 4 Points
13 - 5 Points
14 - 7 Points
15 - 9 Points

Everyone starts with 1000 gold.  With this starter gold, you can "purchase" with this starting money any UNCOMMON Magic Item for 300 gold.  You can purchase more than one.  You also get the starting gold from your background.

You are all level 5... you've done stuff before.  You are expected to have been able to have done something heroic at this point.  You may have been an adventurer before and did something more independent or you can have done work with an adventurer's guild.  There are a few, with the Watch being one of the best known.

Any questions, feel free to ask.  I am not pushing for a quick pace like previous games, but instead something that there should be progress, but I will typically wait on all players to respond.  That being said, I am preferring players who are willing to put up at least one post every two days at least.  I will respond accordingly.

Post your characters and I will review them and will message those who are approved.

[DomJoe]

While I am always up for some DnD 5e, I would obviously like to know what the plot/setting is beforehand. Also, will this game have erotic elements, and how closely will they tie into the game itself?

[Revelation]

Neat! I'm interested, though I do echo Domjoe's questions and such.

[Chulanowa]

I'm interested, and so long as it's not Faerun or Steampunk I'm good with any setting. If you're taking suggestions, I wouldn't mind something Al Qadim-ish, or like, cornball 1980's high fantasy.

Kind of eyeballing a wild magic sorcereror something, but I'm not totally sold yet

[Elven Sex Goddess]

I am very much interested

[TheBlazinDragon]

I'm also interested, and might have an interesting idea depending on what the setting will be and such

[Revelation]

As far as classes go, I'd probably want to make a paladin or perhaps a fighter. but it's been a bit since I played a paladin, so that'd be my preference no doubt.

[Muse]

  I was telling Lyku in PMs that I'd apply wiht either a Wizard (BladesingeR) or a druid who makes extensive use of the Shielagh cantrip. 

  If either of those would contest with fewer people, please let me knwo. 

[Muse]

  I gather from Lyku's description that this is the same world he used for the Watch game. 

[TheBlazinDragon]

I'm thinking a monk maybe as I haven't played one in a really long time hahaha

[Zaer Darkwail]

Name: Adran Sunglade
Race: Elf (high elf)
Class: Paladin 5
XP: 6,500/14,000
Background: Courtier
Alignment: Neutral Good

Hit Points: 39/39
Armor class: 21
Passive Perception: 11
Initiative: +0
Speed: 30

STR: 16 (+3)
DEX: 10 (+0)
CON: 13 (+1)
INT: 14 (+2)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 16 (+3)

Proficiencies

Skills:
• Athletics (+6)
• Deception (+6)
• Insight (+4)
• Perception (+4)
• Persuasion (+6)
Saving Throws:
• Wisdom (+4)
• Charisma (+6)
Equipment:
   • Simple weapons
   • Martial weapons
   • All armors
   • All shields
   • Lyre
   • Playing card set
Languages: Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Features and Traits:

Racial

• +2 Dex, +1 Int
• Darkvision
• Keen senses
• Fey ancestry
• Trance
• Elf weapon training
• Cantrip; Minor Illusion
• Extra language known; Sylvan

Class

• Divine Sense 1+Cha mod/long rest (detect presence of fiends, celestial or undead in 60'ft range as attack action, including holy/unholy sites)
• Lay of Hands (heals paladin level x 5/long rest amount or cures disease/poison per 5 cure) 
• Figthing Style: Defense (increase AC by +1 while wearing armor)
• Divine Smite (sacrifice 1st level spell slot for +2d8 additional radiant dmg on weapon attack, +1d8 per higher slot and also if target is fiend/undead)
• Sacred Oath; Oath of the Ancients
• Channel Divinity (1/short rest); Nature's Wrath (restrains one foe in 10'ft), Turn the Faithless (turns fiends&feys)
• Ability Score Improvement (+1 both charisma&strenght)
• Extra Attack (able make two attacks in attack action)

Spellcasting

Prepared Spells

• Shield of Faith (1)
• Ensnaring Strike (1)
• Moonbeam (2)
• Find Steed (2)
• Misty Step (2)

Spell Slots
1st:4
1st:2

Background

Personality Traits:
   • No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses.
   • Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
Ideal Trait:
   • I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family.
Bond Trait:
   • My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
Flaw Trait:
   • I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
Feature: Information is power
   • As an advisor, assistant, entertainer, or other functionary, you have or had a position in the court of some king, queen, prince, or other royal. The past-time of courtiers is gathering favors and knowledge of
      allies, enemies, and schemes, and so you know about such things in the royal court, and to a lesser extent, neighboring seats of power. You also have a few favors owned to you from other courtiers that you
      may call in when needed.

Biography
Adran Sunglade is from Sunglade noble family from elven kingdom Evergreen, in his youth he studied swordplay but also musical arts and traditional high elf basics of magic (which he did not stick to like his younger sister did and become a mage). However he took early on responsebillity to present his family in the court thanks his charm and grace he possessed. Overtime he studied ancient ways of the ancient order, which is branch of society which revers feys and ancient ways of the light and life. A sort of cult really. He embraced the ancient teachings and he finished his training under a fey knight as a squire and he earned his spurs. He haven't taken oaths yet as they advice experience world and life before commit entirely in preserving beauty of life.

However, there was problem; his court duties kept him away from danger and excitement and so how he could complete his training while in tight seclusion and bound by duty? So he left during the night and left a heartfelt note of temporal retirement for his duties along with his recommendation for replacement for face person present house matters in the royal elven court. He departed to the human lands and what he has heard about them sends his blood boilin in excitement! So he enters the city and hears about guild of adventurers in it.....and nothing compares to life of adventure in excitement so he books himself in. Albeit less interested on coin and more seeking a adventure worth to tell tales about. So thus he joined the guild at the Watch.

In the Watch he had promising start in adventuring in helping some miners, but things did wander bit off to side misled by scoundrel gnome to chase bandits which did not excist, chase gnome to rescue horse which was loan from local stables and arrive to mines after rest of group help healing the injured survivors from the mines. After that he had grand solo adventure where he exposed lycantrophy plaque created by rapid infected wererat which infected both lycantrophy and rabies in it's victims. Once that was dealt Adran visited local sacred grove where he took in official ceremony overseed by local archdruid to take his oaths as a green knight! Witnessed also by grove's beautiful guardian; dryad.

Since then he had done several heroic guests for the adventure guild and grown respectable adventurer by repute (and quite a charmer of ladies and partying knight who inspires others enjoy pleasures of life and living).

Equipment

Longsword +1
Cloak of Elvenkind
Dagger
Longbow w/40 arrows (silver)
Leather Armor Barding + Military Saddle, Saddle bags, bit&bridle
Shield
Priest's pack
Mithral Plate
Holy Symbol (Corellon)
Fine clothes
Playing card set
Lyre
Pouch w/18gp

[Revelation]

Hrm! With a paladin already applying I shall play out of my usual boundaries and make a warlock.

[Lyku]

World is homebrew.  Classes permitted are those within sanctioned source books.  Erotica is dependant on your decision support but this is not a story focused on that.  This is not an adventure of lust monsters and all.  We have more than enough games focused on that.

Base plot... is going to be very vague.  Largely as I do not want to give information that can alter how a character is built.  Make what you want to play, not what is optimal for a specific setting.  The intro will be simple... adventurers hired for a simple retrieval mission by the Kaufmann Company, which is the largest trade organization within the known world.  A branch is paying for the retrieval of a shipment of goods that never made it to their port and well... there's the brief sample.  The rest is for the story itself.

[Revelation]

http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=807139

Backstory

To fight evil, one must know it. Or that’s what Jericho says. Born to prestigious scholars in a distant city, much burden was placed upon the young Jericho. Succeeding his parents knowledge, honing his magical skills (His parents were wizards, of course), and continuing their legacy of scholarly pursuits. There were problems with those, however, Jericho was more of a talker and a man who enjoyed the less intellectual pursuits, and looking upon the paths of wizardry left him frustrated, and despite hard training there seemed to be no gift of magic within him. He did not want to disappoint his family – not by any means, so despite that lack of magical aptitude he again sought out to impress them with academic pursuits. Unfortunately again – he was stymied. Not a stupid man by any means, instead he had found trouble with honing up to the impressive legacy that his family made. Year after year he was middling, despite his best efforts. Petty distractions, putting work off, a lifestyle that could have developed into hedonism if he did not keep himself in check.

It was by anger and self loathing that he gained what gifts he has. A moment of doubt was all that was ever needed from infernal powers, and when one was already drunk and feeling issues of pride? The thought of being gifted magic was a powerful bargaining tool. The bargain was a simple one – Jericho would gain magic, his fiendish patron would have an agent in the world. Not an agent he was fully in control of, but one that could be influenced if necessary. A sudden gift of magic was enough to surprise and awe his parents, their curiosity allayed by a silver tongue and confidence from their child.

Yet, as a year passed by... He knew that he had done something wrong. An infernal pact could do no good, and he knew he would never fully be capable of seeking to break the bargain and find a way to free himself from fiendish powers. Working with various adventuring groups, he has sought to make amends for any calamity that might befall those around him due to this gift, and for the most part his patron watches with interest. Despite having done much good already, Jericho knows that it can take one slip to fall, and is careful to act righteous and good despite the source of his gifts.

I know a good aligned infernal pact warlock is... Not exactly the best fit in every party, but I tried to make one that wasn't overly edgy or would clash with a group of good people. he wants to be a hero and do good, but he had a mortal foible that devils took advantage of, and now he seeks to atone for taking such an offer. I hope it's okay.

[Chulanowa]

It's still a work in progress (Mostly hte "work" part, it's all done in my head) but here ya go...

Juniper Jumper
Race: Lightfoot Halfling
Background: Far Traveler (From Sword Coast Adventures)
Class: Sorcerer (Wild Magic origins)

Concept: Juniper hails from strange tree-dwelling halfling tribes in lands so far to the west, it is said the sun sets in their east. It's her magic that has brought her so far afield. The small cantrips or occasional fey happening were cute enough when she was a child perhaps, but as she came into womanhood, and her magic surged.. .well, things got dangerous. The village council, though sorry to do it, shooed her out with the next trade caravan, and then the next, and the one after that. Juniper is an adventurer in the truest sense; less about delving into dark tombs for ancient loot (though that's fun too) but seeing the great big world.. .even though homesickness has been gnawing at her, and a sense of worry about her village has come into her thoughts.

[Muse]

Working on a high elven wizard (bladesinger) tonight by the way.  :)

[Revelation]

Hrm! We seem to have a lot of arcane casters. I can switch out to a different type of character if necessary. Don't want to step on others toes.

[TheBlazinDragon]

I'm bringing in a monk, just a pain to use my phone for this is all hahaha

[Wolfy]

I'd like to put forth my interest in applying, though unfortunately I have no idea what the background of this world is. T-T

[Wolfy]

Name: Alexa BladeDancer
Race: Half-Elf
Class: Wizard(Bladesinger) 5
Alignment: Chaotic Good


(I'll continue to work on this after I get my players handbook and Sword coast copy. ^0^)

[Revelation]

We have a warlock, 2 potential blade singers, and a sorcerer. I think i'll just snip the warlock and make a fighter or a cleric tomorrow.

[Muse]

  Yikes. 

  And the bladesingers are even both blonds! 

Name:  Seleenia Riverwind
Race:  High Elf
Class: Wizard (Bladesinger) 5
Alingment: Chaotic Good
Bladesinger School: Red Tiger

[Elven Sex Goddess]

Have idea for a Half-elf  Rogue   

[Landshark]

Looks like this filled up fast :(
Lemme know if there's still openings

[Mclovin]

If there is still openings, I'd love to play a warlock with a tribal-esque background. That, or an Indian-themed monk. I'll gladly throw up more details when I'm home if you're still willing to look. ^^

[Mclovin]

Some potential appearances I had been wanting to use.

Monk

possible fighter

I'm actually feeling kind of partial to the fighter, but I'll expand on them when I get to my house.

[Lyku]

I will be reviewing character concepts and will hopefully have decisions by 2 pm EST.  For those interested, this is not a first come first serve.  I will be balancing the party as roles are needed at times.

Sheets do not need to be flawless.  I will state though that if 5 people are making arcane casters, not all of them will be picked. 

[Mclovin]

I will be reviewing character concepts and will hopefully have decisions by 2 pm EST.  For those interested, this is not a first come first serve.  I will be balancing the party as roles are needed at times.

Sheets do not need to be flawless.  I will state though that if 5 people are making arcane casters, not all of them will be picked.

Ah jeeze, I wont be home until 3pm est. I'll try and put something up via my phone, but please forgive me for any punctuation errors.

[Lyku]

It doesn't have to be flawless.  I'll push the time back to 3:30 then.  Give some insight into the character if you cant get a sheet up.  Also, any questions you might have regarding the general world, feel free to ask here or via PM.

[Miroque]

DAAAAMMMM... too late to place an app? (not the most knowlegable on 5th edition) but DnD is my favorite drug.

[Lyku]

I am still accepting characters.  I haven't made any decisions yet and won't for a few hours.  2 PM EST I will close player interest.  You won't need to have character sheets done, but with the interest, that will be the time I cut off interest from new players.  So everyone who has posted so far is good and in the running.

[Chulanowa]

Sheet's finished (aside from spells, the ability boost or feat, and spending that gold) buuuut I'm about to head out the door for work, and won't be back until well after 3 EST. Sooo. Hope I'm in  ;D

[Miroque]

Quallathan Aillion

Race: Elf
Age: 118
Class: Cleric
Occupation: Adventurer
Social Class: Minor Noble

Appearance

Quallathan is thin framed elven woman, with silver hair and striking features. Her eyes shine like an freshly minted silver coins, only to draw onlookers eyes from the rest of her form. She wears the highest of fashions where ever she moves to signature her status.

Personality

Quallathan is empathic listener and keen conversationalist. Her knack of etiquette makes her home in any situation. Something she has been mastering for years. Other than that, she is quite hard to read, as she tends to keep everyone at arms length.

Background

Quallathan of House Aillion has lived an youth of luxury, and as an second child, she were blessed by the gods. Not many elven families get more that one child and as such, she was free to pursuit any dreams she wanted, where her elder brother was suited for the family business.

From early on, Quallathan's link to the Divine realms came to known and with family connections, she was introduced to an Highpriest Ten' driss of the grand temple of Corellon. Highpriest instantly noticed the girl's connection and started to mentor her. Years grew and her skills bloomed, but during her priestly career, grief struct House Aillion. Ship wrecked, taking both of her parents with it, and she was called home. Her brother was taking over the House, and needed his sister with her. To be his Divine counsel. She was more that happy to apply and so went the next few decades.

Quallathan got disintrested of the Courtly manners and as her brother married, she was ones again free to pursuit her newly found path of an Adventurer. She had an driving need to find out what had really happened to her parents.

Items

Courtiers outfit

Retainers

(I need to make the sheet, but I think its the easiest part of all this... Cleric based on courtly affairs , Wis primary, Cha next, then Int.. I made her Elf, as most of the app's seems to on the same race.. would it be grand to have full elf group. Another nice story hook, if you need one more...)

[Mclovin]

(Did this all on my phone. Hopefully I can get a sheet up today if I'm accepted.)

Character name: Matsudaira Sen
Age: 26
Race: Human (Variant)
Background: Folk Hero
Class: Fighter
Backstory: Human culture is broken into various segments with wide variations. Sen, born into a clan of people from the far east, has strived to live up to the expectations of her clan. Like all members of the clan, Sen was trained in the way of the sword, and is privy to the clans unique sword-style. When she was nearing her coming of age, an important time for all adolescents in the Matsudaira clan, word came of an emerging conflict with neighboring families. Mere months before Sen's ceremony, battle had come as various clans met on the field of battle. The reasoning behind this fighting was something that Sen was trying to understand meanwhile. Something regarding a succession dispute? It mattered not. Sen would prove herself in the field of battle and garner a reputation as a fiercesome swordswoman. Unfortunately, the winds of war would not end in her clans favor as the conflict drew to a close and her clan had all but wittled away. Disillusioned, Sen decided to make for new lands where she could hope to erase the scars of loss. Currently, she is a common mercenary and an enforcer working for those willing to pay. Hopefully, something would happen that'd change her destiny.

[Muse]

Very nice image. And welcome to the sight.

[Mclovin]

Very nice image. And welcome to the sight.

Thank you very much. ^^

[Revelation]

Yeah! Welcome to the site!

Anyway, I can't work out a good backup character and since I think warlocks are fairly different from other arcane casters, i'll keep to my guns on the 'lock. No hard feelings if I don't make it in!

[Landshark]

Working out a character now. Just the PHB and Sword Coast books used or Unearth Arcana as well?

[Mclovin]

Yeah! Welcome to the site!

Anyway, I can't work out a good backup character and since I think warlocks are fairly different from other arcane casters, i'll keep to my guns on the 'lock. No hard feelings if I don't make it in!

Thank you for the warm welcome. ^^

[Zaer Darkwail]

Working out a character now. Just the PHB and Sword Coast books used or Unearth Arcana as well?

All official material is approved so I think Unearthed Arcana is allowed, but better confirm anything potentially 'broken' things from GM :P.

Thank you for the warm welcome. ^^

Welcome to site also :). Hope you will have years of fun and enjoyment while in here.

[Landshark]

Tobias (Toby) Rasmusen Delgotto
Race/Sex: Halfling (Lightfoot)/Male
Class/lv: Cleric (Luck)/ 5th
Alignment: CG
Background: Acolyte
Stats: Str:10   Dex:17   Con:10   
   Int:13   Wis:15   Cha:14
Ht/Wt: 3’1/60lbs
Background:
Born the youngest of 4 and being the only boy did little to make Toby an independent man. He grew up sheltered from harm by his sisters and widowed mother. This however did not spoil him. He grew up an outgoing and loving child, considered more a son of the town than just his family. Always helpful and cheery he did little to suggest his future adventuring ways.
   One day a series of events, which started with a simple finding of a silver coin, ended up being the most important day of his life. When it was done he was convinced that the gods of luck had smiled on him and he decided right then to dedicate his life to them. Now he wanders the world bumping into whomever and calling it luck that he had met them OR more accurately that they had met him as Toby is a fount of usefulness.

[TheBlazinDragon]

http://pre15.deviantart.net/d70d/th/pre/f/2012/009/3/1/half_orc_monk_by_numberslayer-d4luile.jpg

Character name: Theredak
Age:20
Race:Half-Orc
Background: Acolyte
Class:Monk
Backstory: it's coming. Trying to write this at work is a pain in the ass.... basically he had a lot of rage when he was a youth,  a monk took him in and he learned ways to calm himself while also making a positive difference in others lives. He's now out to use his teachings and help those he can while still trying to fight off his inner rage. (I'll have a better Backstory once I get home)

[Lyku]

I am posting this to inform you that those selected for this story have been chosen and players have been informed.  The response was much greater than I expected and I will more than likely have another game running in the future. 

Thank everyone for your interest.

[Mclovin]

Finalized character sheet.

Matsudaira Sen

Might of made mistakes, but feel free to point them out.

[Chulanowa]

I am posting this to inform you that those selected for this story have been chosen and players have been informed.  The response was much greater than I expected and I will more than likely have another game running in the future. 

Thank everyone for your interest.

Well... Shoot. Hurry up with it!  ;D I wanna play my fling spellslinger

[TheBlazinDragon]

Well... Shoot. Hurry up with it!  ;D I wanna play my fling spellslinger

I think that means he PM'D those who were chosen unfortunately.

[Elven Sex Goddess]

Name:  Lefty
Race:  Half-Elven
Class:  Rogue (thief-burglar)
Background: Criminal

Concept:  Loreli Lanni or as known Lefty.   Is been a career criminal.   Her parents died of a sickness that swept the city, leaving her and her siblings to fend for themselves.  Being the eldest,   at twelve years of age.     She had to take care of her siblings.   Who would become street urchins.  Two siblings  a brother and sister, respectively eight and seven at the time.    To support them she became part of the thieve's guild and took up criminal activities.   

Good at heart, but having no use for the shackles of those that would be tyrants (lawful)   She gives half of what she takes to the urchins of the streets.   To make sure they have a warm meal in the belly and a place to stay at night. 

As the three reached adult,  the need to support her siblings was no longer needed.  As they go on their own chosen professions.   Lefty would start her adventuring career,  still she is a top notch burglar.   An she still robs a fat cat greedy bastards to give to the urchins of the streets.   When she is not out adventuring.   

[Chulanowa]

I think that means he PM'D those who were chosen unfortunately.

Yeah, I meant hurry up with the other game  :D

[TheBlazinDragon]

Yeah, I meant hurry up with the other game  :D

Ah! Hahaha well then I second that xD

[Wolfy]

If we're going to have a shortage of front line fighters I could play an Eldritch Knight or Arcane Trickster. :p

[NotoriusBEN]

http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=807139

Backstory

To fight evil, one must know it. Or that’s what Jericho says. Born to prestigious scholars in a distant city, much burden was placed upon the young Jericho. Succeeding his parents knowledge, honing his magical skills (His parents were wizards, of course), and continuing their legacy of scholarly pursuits. There were problems with those, however, Jericho was more of a talker and a man who enjoyed the less intellectual pursuits, and looking upon the paths of wizardry left him frustrated, and despite hard training there seemed to be no gift of magic within him. He did not want to disappoint his family – not by any means, so despite that lack of magical aptitude he again sought out to impress them with academic pursuits. Unfortunately again – he was stymied. Not a stupid man by any means, instead he had found trouble with honing up to the impressive legacy that his family made. Year after year he was middling, despite his best efforts. Petty distractions, putting work off, a lifestyle that could have developed into hedonism if he did not keep himself in check.

It was by anger and self loathing that he gained what gifts he has. A moment of doubt was all that was ever needed from infernal powers, and when one was already drunk and feeling issues of pride? The thought of being gifted magic was a powerful bargaining tool. The bargain was a simple one – Jericho would gain magic, his fiendish patron would have an agent in the world. Not an agent he was fully in control of, but one that could be influenced if necessary. A sudden gift of magic was enough to surprise and awe his parents, their curiosity allayed by a silver tongue and confidence from their child.

Yet, as a year passed by... He knew that he had done something wrong. An infernal pact could do no good, and he knew he would never fully be capable of seeking to break the bargain and find a way to free himself from fiendish powers. Working with various adventuring groups, he has sought to make amends for any calamity that might befall those around him due to this gift, and for the most part his patron watches with interest. Despite having done much good already, Jericho knows that it can take one slip to fall, and is careful to act righteous and good despite the source of his gifts.

I know a good aligned infernal pact warlock is... Not exactly the best fit in every party, but I tried to make one that wasn't overly edgy or would clash with a group of good people. he wants to be a hero and do good, but he had a mortal foible that devils took advantage of, and now he seeks to atone for taking such an offer. I hope it's okay.

I had an idea with a fiend warlock as well.
mechanically, start Level 2 paladin first for the armor, weapon proficiencies and divine smite and then go warlock the rest of the way. Use eldritch blast as your ranged attack, but don't bother with the repel or damage booster, you mainly divine smite the shit out of things. There was an addendum a while back about pact magic slots being allowed to be used with paladin spells (or abilities) so you can be a pretty big hitter and versatile, using smite only when you connect. then bladelock for the two weapon attacks invocation and work towards ascended step and otherworldly leap and he's a scary anime character.

story wise, he was a common soldier that should have died on a battlefield, but after some mcguffin incident he awoke in the carnage and walked off. His paladin and warlock abilities stem from the fiend residing in him. More Wynn, less Anders for an analogy. The fiend can stay in the material plane, anchored to a vessel, but it takes most of the fiend's power to keep the body on life support and so, can only nudge the character, nothing really overt in trying to control him.

Leave the nature of the union vague so that there are a few plot hooks for the DM to latch on and spin something bigger out of it if they choose to.


I would like to join and participate more again in Elliquiy, but the nature of my job keeps me from posting regularly. Hopefully in a month or so that will no longer be an issue.

[greenknight]

Umm, is this suggesting that you would divine smite a successful eldritch blast?

[Zaer Darkwail]

I doubt you can use eldritch blast with the divine smite as divine smite works only for melee attacks which hit. I just assume he means using the warlock spell slot for powering a divine smite (which is max 5d6 because limitations on spell slots and considering how few slots warlock has, I see not that much bonus having divine smite compared other builds as you could multiclass to cleric to get 9th level spell slots).

[NotoriusBEN]

as zaer said, its to power up your melee hits. the blast is merely to shore up your ranged attack capability in case you fight something that flies or you need to stay away from something that splashes damage when you hit it. that's all its there for. yea, you could take the agonizing and repelling invocations, but *every* warlock takes those and I don't want a magic archer.

mechanically and thematically you hit something really really hard with your sword. You could gear him out with a polearm and the polearm feat/expertise whatever its called and get an alpha strike with three divine smites in a turn, but I'm not interesting in a bleeding edge killbot.

I just wanted something that was a bit of a dark avenger and that it stand up in a fight. The main thing is to hit hard in melee, but having warlock abilities like darkness, devil sight, and other utility things means that he could contribute outside of a fight as well. Paladin and warlock wouldn't register as professions this guy took. He was a soldier, and bonding with a fiend has started manifesting some pretty weird and scary powers.