Thanks! I wanted to offer several ways to play the character, especially since the Wheel of TIme is very big on 'alternate histories', so to speak. It also gives the build some enhanced replayability, since the Paths are geared towards one or more Questlines.
A great deal of experience with this build has brought two elements to mind that I'd like to share.
First, the build levels quickly enough to 25, but slows down considerably by level 35. You're going to be struggling to get above level 40, so if you're looking for something that will have you fighting the end-game dragon types and the like, you're better off picking a different build. However, the tightly focused set of skills means you can reach very high ranks quite quickly, especially in One-Handed, so low-level adventuring is a breeze.
Second, Moonstone is basically impossible to find. There's one cave with about six ore veins, but there's no mines whatsoever and it's incredibly rare. In fact, it's almost easier to just skip Elven and go straight to Glass equipment if you can level Smithing fast enough. That is, of course, if you're following the strict RP rules against selling equipment and looting gold.
Thanks! I wanted to offer several ways to play the character, especially since the Wheel of TIme is very big on 'alternate histories', so to speak. It also gives the build some enhanced replayability, since the Paths are geared towards one or more Questlines.
A great deal of experience with this build has brought two elements to mind that I'd like to share.
First, the build levels quickly enough to 25, but slows down considerably by level 35. You're going to be struggling to get above level 40, so if you're looking for something that will have you fighting the end-game dragon types and the like, you're better off picking a different build. However, the tightly focused set of skills means you can reach very high ranks quite quickly, especially in One-Handed, so low-level adventuring is a breeze.
Second, Moonstone is basically impossible to find. There's one cave with about six ore veins, but there's no mines whatsoever and it's incredibly rare. In fact, it's almost easier to just skip Elven and go straight to Glass equipment if you can level Smithing fast enough. That is, of course, if you're following the strict RP rules against selling equipment and looting gold.