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Chapter X: Friends of the Forest Th e Fo r e s t Lo r d s The most ancient of Treemen can still remember a time before the footsteps of Elves left their mark upon the world. There are Treemen in Athel Loren who spoke on behalf of the forest when the pact with the Elves was made. These mighty spirit Lords take turns slumbering so that at least one is awake to watch over the forest at all times. Adanhu Adanhu is the eldest and wisest of all Treemen. His ancient knowledge and experience is keenly sought by Elves. Until a few centuries ago, Adanhu’s travels were well known because the forest bloomed wherever he walked. His current whereabouts, however, are unknown. Wood Elves fear he may have slipped into such a deep slumber that he may never awaken. If this is true, the Elves will have lost their greatest ally and most outspoken supporter of the old alliance. Durthu Durthu resembles a wizened and gnarled old oak, scarred over the centuries by Dwarf axes. He has been driven to the brink of madness by his hatred of those who harm the forest, and now even the Asrai are wary of his presence. It is Durthu who currently oversees the forest of Loren, which concerns the Elves greatly. Elves fear that the Branchwraith Drycha might sway the Forest Lord to end the ancient pact between Wood Elves and the spirits of Loren. Rhydysann Rhydysann remains a mystery to the Asrai. Since the early days of the sylvan pact he has walked alone, unswayed by petitions or pleas. Rhydysann refuses to interact with the Elves, and instead tends to the forest’s needs in his own way. The Asrai suspect that Rhydysann regrets the old alliance; therefore they are always seeking to appease him. If the pact is ever called into question by Loren’s council of spirits, Rhydysann’s vote will likely tip the balance one way or the other. Coeddil Coeddil the Betrayer is magically caged within the Wildwood of Loren. Three thousand years ago he attacked King’s Glade, and afterwards Queen Ariel imprisoned him with waystones. Coeddil’s motives for turning against the Elves are unknown, but it is widely known among Treesingers that the Branchwraith Drycha was once a member of Coeddil’s harem. Now the Elves believe that Drycha wishes to release Coeddil from his magical prison. Un i c o r n s Source: Old World Bestiary, pg. 33 and 113. Co m b a t Ta c t i c s Unicorns are clever and formidable opponents, but usually prefer to avoid direct combat. 1-2 Elude Capture: the Unicorn dashes off into the forest - not because it’s frightened, but because it has more important things to do. Melee combat: Disengage 3-4 Deadly Chase: the Unicorn appears to flee, but instead leads pursuers into a trap (e.g. briars, a dryad ambush, or a bear’s den). Melee combat: Feint Action plus Standard Attack 5-8 Magnificent Beast: thrusting its magical horn about with grace and power, the Unicorn hurtles into the midst of its foes. Melee combat: Swift Attack 9-10 Prancing Beauty: deft sidesteps prevent the Unicorn from being struck as it patiently circles the enemy, taunting him with its splendid horn. Melee combat: Guarded Attack Un i c o r n Co m p a n i o n s Unicorns are independent creatures that rarely bond permanently with any one rider. As champions of the forest, Unicorns place the woodland’s wellbeing above the needs of their Elven companions. Unicorns only leave the forest for short periods of time, and only for worthy causes. When a Unicorn decides that their path lies elsewhere, they can abandon their companions without warning. Unicorns cannot speak to their riders, but characters with the Magical Sense Skill may detect the creatures’ basic emotions at any given moment. Likewise, Unicorns are able to sense the emotions of magically gifted companions. Mages are Unicorns’ preferred companions because of this empathic connection. Sorceresses are especially favoured, because maidens are more inclined than men to accept the Unicorn’s eventual departure gracefully. Whenever a Unicorn is reluctant to follow the same course of action as their rider, only a successful Charm Animal Test will sway them. Riders willing to spend long days alone with their Unicorn companions, roaming wooded glades and grooming their manes might earn special favours. A companion who saves their Unicorn’s life has been known to receive the magical horn voluntarily as a gift when their Unicorn departs. 105
Chapter X: Friends of the Forest Wa r h a w k s Source: Old World Bestiary, pg. 34 and 117. Wa r h a w k Co m p a n i o n s It is said that the first Warhawk Rider was a young warrior who wished to relive the legendary tales of Dragon riding. Young warriors seeking to ride these mighty creatures must face a dangerous rite of passage. A veteran rider leads a group of youngsters high into the Grey Mountains, to the nesting crags of the Warhawks. The climb alone is perilous, but approaching the nests and attempting to spiritually bond with Warhawks is even more dangerous. It is rumoured that Warhawk nests are littered with the bones of unworthy Wood Elves. Only Highborn Lords of the Pine Crags are gifted with a fledgling chick without having to undertake the rite of passage. These mighty birds have a nigh-unbreakable bond with their masters and will carry them into battle without question (+10% bonus to Ride Skill). Ce t a n The Hawk Lord Cetan is a Brúidd spirit of Laurëlorn whose eyes are so keen that he can see leagues beyond the forest. During the War of the Beard, it was Cetan who saw hordes of Dwarf reinforcements marching forth with axes and fire. He persuaded the Council of Beasts to make the Elf Torothal a demi-spirit and crown her Queen of Laurëlorn so the Elves would fight. Ae r i a l Ta c t i c s Although single Warhawks are often used for scouting, small flocks are known to employ hit-and-run tactics to harry large armies. In battle, the screeching of a flock can be very unnerving because it usually precedes a rain of arrows from above (see WFRP pg. 139 for Flying rules) 1 Screech: the Warhawk releases a shrill screech as it races around the battlefield at low-level, giving all present Warhawks the Unsettling Talent for the duration of the round. Melee combat: Run…(Fly) 2-3 Swoop: the Warhawk swoops down and attempts to grapple its prey, either to rend them with beak and talon or lift them into the air and drop them from a great height. Melee combat: Grapple plus Move or Damage 4-8 Dive: the Warhawk dives upon its prey with full force in the hope of inflicting a grievous injury. Melee combat: All Out Attack 9-10 Strafe: the Warhawk glides smoothly across the battlefield at low-level, providing its rider with a steady platform from which to release arrow after arrow upon their foes. Melee combat: Move Zo a t s (Ne w) Almost unknown by other races and spoken of only in the legends of the Wood Elves, the Zoats are an ancient race thought to have some of the same reptilian heritage as the Slann in distant Lustria. Standing about 6’ tall and 8’ long, a Zoat is a centauroid, with four stocky, columnar legs and a powerful torso with two muscular arms. Heavy plates of fused scales cover their shoulders, back and hindquarters. Their heads resemble those of turtles, but with a broad, heavily-armoured skull to accommodate their large brains. The most striking aspect of Zoats, apart from their distinctive appearance, is their unusual weapon of choice: a large cylinder of black stone bound with silver, and marked with strange runes, which sits atop a long wooden staff. This heavy weapon is often wielded two-handed and is said to be the source of a Zoat’s magical powers. Main Profile – Zoat Statistics – WS BS S T Ag Int WP Fel 59% 0% 54% 54% 47% 66% 75% 43% Secondary Profile A W SB TB M Mag IP FP 2 25 5 5 7 4 0 0 Skills: Academic Knowledge (History) +20%, Common Knowledge (Elves) +10, Concealment +10, Follow Trail +10, Magical Sense +20, Navigation, Outdoor Survival, Perception, Performer (Singer), Search, Silent Move, Shadowing, Speak Arcane Language (Arcane Elf), Speak Language (Eltharin, Malla-room-ba-larin). Talents: Disarm, Lesser Magic (any four), Lore of the Forest, Night Vision, Petty Magic (Arcane), Rover, Specialist Weapon Group (Two-handed), Scales (2), Stout-hearted, Strike Mighty Blow, Strike to Injure, Strong-minded, Wrestling. Special Rules: • Armoured Shell: The scaled shell of a Zoat covers the majority of its body, with heavier plates over body and head, and lesser scales or a leathery hide elsewhere (see Armour Points). • Cylindrical Power: When wielding its large cylindrical mace a Zoat is allowed a Will Power Test when targeted by any spell (not just those that allow Will Power Tests to resist). If the test is successful the spell is dispelled immediately, though the Zoat may forgo this protection to benefit from a friendly spell. The mace counts as a magical weapon, which upon a successful hit and Opposed Will Power Test, will dispel Daemons and Undead. • Magic of the Earth: A Zoat calls upon earthbound magic to cast it spells and uses the same rules as Wood Elf Spellsingers 106
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Chapter I: Playing Wood Elf Charact
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Chapter II: Kindreds Ch a p t e r I
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