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tion at bay. Raelthorne seems to have penetrated this inhospitable
land and gained a great deal of respect because of it. If
the skorne continue to follow him, I fear we may soon find his
dark, oppressive shadow arching all the way from the Marches
to the distant Scharde Islands.
Combat
The skorne are very capable in combat. As a civilized race,
they have developed combat techniques and strategies similar
to those found among the other civilized races of the Iron
Kingdoms. They possess firearms and similar armaments,
though they differ in alchemical operation from those found in
other regions; they are also slightly less advanced. War beasts
and other manner of combat-trained creatures are somewhat
common among them.
Skorne Traits (Ex):
— Racial Skills: Like humans, skorne receive 4 bonus skill
points at 1st level and 1 extra skill point at each level thereafter.
— Racial Feats: Skorne gain a bonus feat at 1st level.
— *1d8 bonus hit points. Skorne are naturally rugged individuals.
— Prejudice Penalties (see below): As a foreign and hostile
race, skorne are hindered socially.
Prejudice Penalties: When in human, elven, or dwarven
lands, or when interacting with people from such places
who lack extended exposure to skorne, all skorne suffer a
–6 circumstance penalty to all Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather
Information, and similar social skill checks due to the
racial prejudice that is extended them. At the DM’s discretion,
there may be situations where these penalties will be
waived or halved.
The skorne warrior presented here had the following
ability scores before racial adjustments: Str 13, Dex 11, Con
12, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8.
Treasure
Skorne are known to keep just as wide a variety of treasure
as any human culture, and they tend to value many of the same
things. Members of the lower castes of their society, however, are
far less likely to possess valuables than those of the upper caste.
Slaves bear no treasure at all (unless, of course, you’re a slaver).
Legends & Lore
CoMMoN: None prior to the events of The Witchfire
Trilogy. Afterwards, there is a mysterious, malicious humanoid
race that has emerged from the Bloodstone Marches.
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Skorne
UNCoMMoN: These people are very similar to humans,
though taller and far more savage in appearance, many with tattoos
and bald heads.
RARE: These people are called the skorne, and they come from
a very hostile society that if properly organized might pose the
single greatest threat to the Iron Kingdoms.
obSCURE: Vinter Raelthorne IV has allied himself with
a strong skorne faction, which he is using to reclaim his
Cygnaran throne. Those who know Raelthorne expect this is
just the beginning.
Hooks
A foolhardy Caspian noble who fancies himself an explorer
recently decided to venture a journey into the Bloodstone
Marches. He was quickly attacked and subdued by a band of
skorne soldiers. Luckily, one of his servants managed to escape
and find his way back to Cygnar. His master has surely been
sold into slavery, and the servant is desperately seeking help in
rescuing him
“No commander, those precautions won’t be necessary. The Cygnarans
won’t be expecting us. They don’t know the threat of the skorne,
but trust me . . . they soon will.”
— Vinter Raelthorne IV, to one of his skorne lieutenants
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