Defenders of the Forest - Liber Fanatica

Chapter II: Kindreds
Beastfriend
Prerequisites: Charm Animal +10 or Outdoor Survival +10,
Rover
Description: You possess a unique empathy with the creatures
of the forest. This allows you to communicate telepathically with
all animals at a basic level, as determined by the GM. Animals
that are classed as spirit or magical creatures can be easier to
converse with. You also gain a +10% bonus on all Bonding
Tests (see pg. 94).
Braveheart
Prerequisites: Warrior Born or Will Power 50%+
Description: You are exceptionally brave and unflinching in
the face of adversity. You gain a +10% bonus to all Fear and
Terror Tests, and also a +10% bonus to Intimidate Tests owing
to the prestige of this honoured title.
Blademaster
Prerequisites: Weapon Skill 50%+ or Lightning Reflexes
Description: You possess exceptional martial prowess and can
wield two blades with ease. When using a blade in each hand
(see WFRP pg. 129) you may swap the Parry for an extra 1
attack as a Free Action, applying the normal -20% penalty for
off-hand attacks.
Channeller
Prerequisites: Magic Characteristic +3 or Will Power 50+
Description: You are able to channel vast amounts of magical
energy, increasing the potency of any spell you cast. You
may double a number of its quantitative effects: range, area of
effect, duration, and so on - equal to your Magic Characteristic.
However, for each effect doubled, a Chaos Die is added and the
Casting Number is increased by +1.
Deathdancer
Prerequisites: Priest (Loec), Performer (Acrobat) +20%
Description: You have achieved such grace and poise of movement
that you are able to dance and leap between opponents,
leaving a trail of carnage in your wake. You gain a +1 bonus to
the Casting Roll when using spells from the Lore of Mirth and
Mayhem.
Dreamwalker
Prerequisites: Will Power 50%+
Description: When traversing the Shadow Walk, you feel an
uncanny sense of direction and may walk its silver paths with
confidence. You know the tricks of its inhabitants and the
danger of becoming lost. Whether you are leading a group or
walking alone, your party gains a +10% bonus to Will Power
Tests for navigating the Shadow Walk (pg. 33).
Eternal Guard
Prerequisites: Specialist Weapon Group (Two-handed),
Weapon Skill 50%+
Description: You have mastered the Saearath, a traditional
twin-bladed stave used by the Eternal Guard, that’s wielded in
a flurry of deadly arcs. Such is your skill that you count as if
wielding two weapons (see two-weapon fighting, WFRP pg.
130).
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Forest-Walker
Prerequisites: Silent Move +10%, Rover
Description: You have spent your life beneath the wooded
canopy, making you naturally adept at moving within forest
environments. You are able to traverse woodland terrain (including
Difficult Ground) without any movement penalty (see
WFRP pg. 137).
Glamourweaver
Prerequisites: Priest (Isha), Lore of Athel Loren, Females only.
Description: Your love of the woodland realm has led you
down a path of dedication to maintaining nature’s balance. You
receive a +1 bonus to all Casting Rolls when using spells from
the Lore of Athel Loren, as well as a +10% bonus to Fellowship-based
tests when dealing with spirits of the forests such as
Dryads, Spites, and Treemen.
Hawk-Eye
Prerequisites: Ballistics 50%+, Marksman
Description: After countless hours of practise and dedication,
you have developed an exceptional ability with ranged weapons.
When using a ranged weapon such as a bow or crossbow, you
are able to adjust the Hit Location (see WFRP pg. 129) by +/-
10%.
Healer
Prerequisites: Heal +10%, Intelligence 40%+
Description: You have years of experience using the herbs of
the wild, allowing you to find and use a wide range of medicinal
flora. You may re-roll once any tests relating to herbs, including
Perception Tests to spot the desired herbs, Common Knowledge
Tests to recall their whereabouts, or Trade (Apothecary)
Tests to prepare them.
Horsemaster
Prerequisites: Ride +10%, Rover
Description: You have a natural bond with horses and can
trace your lineage to the ancient Horsemasters of Ellyrion in
Ulthuan, the Elven Kingdoms. Your ancestral heritage is so
strong that you may re-roll once any failed tests that involve
horses, including Ride, Animal Care or Charm Animal.
Mountaineer
Prerequisites: Scale Sheer Surface +10%
Description: Over time, you have developed a love for the wild
mountain ranges. You can move with ease in any mountainous
terrain (including Difficult Ground) without penalty (see
WFRP pg. 137).
Outlander
Prerequisites: Sleight of Hand +10%, Alley Cat or Streetwise
Description: You have turned your back on the Elven ways to
follow your own code. Life outside the Elven community has
taught you alternative survival skills. As Elves often do, you
have honed these new skills to perfection and are now an expert
at sleight-of-hand and misdirection. You may re-roll once any
Gamble, Charm (Bluff) and Sleight of Hand Tests.