The Character Build Showcase : The Agent

• Posted by Paul October 21, 2012 - 646 views

  For this week's Character Build Showcase, Mason has chosen 'The Agent' by Rune Red to put into the spotlight

  Here is a melee fighter that carries no weapon and wears no armour! Impossible, you say? Not at all. Read the role playing notes that Rune Red provided with the build

  You have unswerving loyalty to the Empire.  You are an agent of the Emperor.  No one outside of the organization knows of the group’s existence (else the Thalmor might start assassinating the membership).   They are not ‘Blades’, nor are meant to replace them; but rather supplement them, should that group ever be re-established.  They do not sneak around to hide their presence, but rather hide in plain sight, blending in, as best they can, as citizens of various types – perhaps a ‘treasure hunter’ or an ‘adventurer’ at the most.  Optimally, you wear no armor, and carry no weapons – you cannot always depend on always having your ‘gear’ with you.  Besides, you aren’t meant to look ‘threatening’; and having an opponent underestimate you, is to your advantage.  Your spells provide both armor (alteration) and weapons (conjuration) – and perhaps,  sometimes an ally.  In combat you are a trained swordsman, first and foremost, a melee fighter – your spells are used, nearly exclusively, to enhance your combat effectiveness.  You will enchant your apparel, but don’t rely on such trappings, you never know when you might find yourself disrobed and unarmed.

  I'm sure you will agree that this is an interesting role playing concept. This is what Mason says in commending the Build:

  RuneRed is one of the sites biggest role players and this shines through in his one and only build. His Agent is a great concept and an incredibly strong and versatile character build. Not specialising in any specific armor gives the player a host of clothing (or perhaps disguise) options while enjoying a fast leveling character that can survive well on any difficulty level.

  Why not give this one a try? I'm sure Rune would be only too happy to answer questions or discuss tactics on this thread.

  Check back next Sunday for another Character Build Showcase