Defenders of the Forest - Liber Fanatica

Chapter II: Kindreds
Wood Elves’ enemies. The name Lakoys has evolved from the
Elven root-word Lacoi, meaning might and glory.
Careers: Bodyguard, Kithband Warrior, Noble.
Kithband Talents: Braveheart, Shadowfast, Weaponmaster.
Wa y w a t c h e r Ki n d r e d
Kindred of Nymraif
The most talented scouts are selected to serve as guardians of the
secret paths leading to the Halls of their Kinband. Waywatchers
must complete an advanced trial involving a long period of
solitude. Typical trials include the fetching of a rare plant or
object from a remote region of the forest. The name Nymraif
has evolved from the Elven root-word Minaith, meaning skill in
arms and spirituality.
Careers: Explorer, Ghost Strider
Kithband Talents: Shade, Treewalker, Waywatcher, Windtalker.
Wi l d Ri d e r s o f Ku r n o u s
Kindred of Auryaur
The braying war-horns of the Wild Hunt either instil the thrill
of the chase, or inspire fear. Individuals who are drawn to the
hunt may join the Wild Riders, although the decision is never
made lightly. Once an Elf has joined this Kindred they cannot
leave without becoming prey for the hunt themselves. The most
devoted Wild Riders are known as Horned Hunters, the Spears
of Kurnous, the Brethren of Orion or Pyrewardens. All Wild
Riders are feared for their volatile and unpredictable tempers.
Many Elves who join the Wild Riders have been touched by
corruption and are seeking personal redemption. The name
Auryaur is derived from the Elven root-word Oriour, meaning
blood and birth.
The Wild Riders of Kurnous should be used only as NPCs by
GMs and PCs should not be allowed to enter this Kindred. See
page 22 for Horned Hunter statistics.
Wild Hunter
Prerequisites: Priest (Kurnous), Ride, Follow Trail +10%.
Description: The divine power of Kurnous changes your very
being. You grow tall and strong, with a wild mane of hair and
faintly glowing eyes. You gain +1d5 inches in height, 2d10
pounds in weight and a +1d5% bonus to Strength. When using
the Charge Attack or All Out Attack actions, you gain the
Unsettling Talent (WFRP pg. 102).
Wi n d Ri d e r Ki n d r e d
Kindred of Sethayla
An Elf who wishes to enter this Kindred must perform a rite of
passage: find a nesting area of the great birds and successfully
bond with a Warhawk. The bonding itself is a do-or-die challenge,
as Warhawks defend their nesting grounds fiercely. Killing
a potential mount is punished as sacrilege.
Many outsiders believe that Wind Riders live at the eastern edge
of Athel Loren where the Grey Mountains meet the forest realm,
but this is not strictly true. Some Wind Riders can also be found
amongst the highest branches of the forest’s oldest trees such
as the Oak of Ages. The name Sethayla has evolved from the
Elven root-word Sethai, meaning flight, wind, and cry in the far
mountains.
Careers: Envoy, Messenger, Noble, Noble Lord, Warhawk
Rider.
Kithband Talents: Beastfriend, Mountaineer, Wind Rider.
Yo u n g e r Ki n d r e d
Kindred of Haroith
There are Elves who cannot suppress their impulsive and curious
natures; who feel restricted by the rules governing their woodland
realm. These Elves are drawn to the Younger Kindred.
Many Younger kin are adolescents who leave the Kindred upon
reaching adulthood to take their rightful places within Asrai
society. However, some Younger kin are discontent with life
under the forest canopy and instead choose to venture into the
lands of Man. Although most wandering younglings fall afoul
of bandits or suspicious peasants, a few do return to tell stories
of their adventures.
The majority of Wood Elves regard Younger kin who reach
adulthood as dangerous, for these misfits can easily stray down
the path of corruption. To join a Younger Kithband, the Elf
must perform a task that is both daring and reckless. The name
Haroith has evolved from the Elven root-word Harathoi, meaning
youth, boundless energy, and jealousy.
Careers: Bounty Hunter, Cartographer, Cat Burglar, Demagogue,
Dilettante, Entertainer, Gambler, Master Thief, Minstrel,
Mercenary, Outlaw, Outlaw Chief, Pit Fighter, Raconteur,
Rapscallian, Rogue, Smuggler, Spy, Targeteer, Thief, Thug,
Vagabond.
Kithband Talents: Mountaineer, Outlander, Wayfarer.
Ho n o r i f i c Ti t l e s
The Elves’ longevity enables them to master skills and talents
that seem almost magical to lesser races. While the Asrai’s
counterparts in Ulthuan and Naggaroth follow a more personal
path, the Wood Elves prefer to master their special abilities communally,
within Kindreds. The right to be called by an honorific
title is considered a mark of acceptance by one’s peers.
In game terms, these honorific titles are known as Kithband
Talents, which become available upon joining a Kithband.
Provided the prerequisites are met, Kithband Talents can be purchased
by spending 100 xp. Wood Elves are capable of learning
a number of Kithband Talents equal to the first digit of their
Intelligence Characteristic.
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