Defenders of the Forest - Liber Fanatica

Viydagg
Viydagg, the Laurëlorn Brúidd spirit of life, is the counterpart to
the death spirit called the Mardagg. On rare occasions, Viydagg
intervenes when the Death elemental comes to deliver final
judgement on the living. Viydagg appears as a beautiful woman
with long flowing hair that moves as if blown by unseen wind.
Her robes and tresses are entwined with flowers and vines that
symbolise the Life elemental’s connection to the goddess Isha.
Ar i e l, Ma g e Qu e e n o f Lo r e n
When walking amongst her
subjects, Ariel, the Queen of the
Wood, appears as a beautiful Elf
maiden. Flora blooms all around
her as Ariel’s divine aura invigorates
all living things that she passes. At
council meetings and sacred rites
such as the Even-Night, Ariel assumes
a majestic appearance, growing
to almost twice the height of an
ordinary Elf with huge wings like
those of a gigantic moth. Antennae emerge from Ariel’s head,
she becomes clad in shimmering green scales, and her lower
body trails into infinity like an ethereal or elemental being.
Us i n g Ar i e l
Only Elves with exceptional skills or status are able to gain an
audience with the Queen of Athel Loren. Ariel is rarely encountered
outside of her throne room at the Oak of Ages (see pg.
65). And while she can sense the pain felt by every living thing
in Loren, during the winter months Ariel can only be roused to
protect the forest from the most serious threats. Ariel’s ability to
shadow-walk and her propensity for direct intervention make
her an ideal “deus ex machina” figure.
Main Profile
– Ariel Statistics –
WS BS S T Ag Int WP Fel
47% 50% 43% 45% 95% 71% 82% 64%
Secondary Profile
A W SB TB M Mag IP FP
3 36 4 4 5 5 0 0
Skills: Academic Knowledge (Magic +20, Spirits +20, Astronomy,
History), Animal Care, Channelling +20, Charm
+10, Charm Animal +20, Common Knowledge (Elves +20,
Athel Loren +20, Bretonnia +10, Dwarfs), Heal +20, Gossip
+10, Magical Sense +20, Outdoor Survival +10, Perception
+10, Performer (Dancer, Singer +20), Intimidate, Read/Write
+10 , Search, Speak Arcane Language (Arcane Elf +20), Speak
Language (Elthárin +20, Breton +10, Reikspiel, Malla-room-balarin
+20), Trade (Herbalist +20, Tattooist).
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Talents: Aethyric Attunement, Coolheaded, Devotee (Isha),
Excellent Vision, Fast Hands, Lightning Reflexes, Lore of Athel
Loren, Lore of the Forest, Lore of Isha, Petty Magic (Arcane &
Divine), Public Speaking, Unsettling, Rover, Seasoned Traveller,
Spellcraft, Specialist Weapon Group (Throwing), Strong-minded,
Savvy, Night Vision, Very Resilient, Lesser Magic (any six),
Meditation, Mighty Missile.
Kithband Talents: Glamourweaver, Dreamwalker, Treewalker,
Windtalker.
Special Rules:
• Aura of Isha: Ariel is infused with Earthbound Magic, gaining
the Enlivened Flora and Tranquil Fauna Divine Marks (see ToS
pg. 246), so that wherever she walks living things are invigorated
by her presence. Any time a non-magical weapon hits Ariel, her
Toughness Bonus is treated as +2 higher. Additionally, Ariel’s
own attacks are considered to be magical. Should she fall in
battle, the Elves will return Ariel’s remains to the Oak of Ages to
regenerate, and await her resurrection in the spring.
• War Form: Ariel can change into her sylph-like War Form as a
Free Action, granting her the following abilities:
• Hoverer: Ariel gains the Hoverer Talent (WFRP pg.
99).
• Shrill: Once per round as a Half Action, Ariel may
emit a shrill, piercing screech against opponents (use
the cone template). Ariel’s opponents must make an
Opposed Will Power Test against her. If Ariel wins, she
inflicts 1d10 Wounds on her victim, ignoring Tougness
Bonus and armour, and stuns them for 1 round.
• Ethereal: The lower half of Ariel’s body becomes
ethereal (OWB pg. 77).
Trappings: Wand of Wych Elm (see sidebar)
Armour: War Form only - (Medium) Scales (Arms 2, Body 2,
Head 0).
Weapons: Dart of Doom (see sidebar)
He i r l o o m s o f Ar i e l
The following enchanted items are carried by Ariel and should
not be easily accessible to others.
Wand of Wych Elm
The gnarled and twisted sacred Wych Elm tree stores magical
energy from the ground as it grows. Once per day, by passing
a Will Power Test, the wielder of this staff can roll up to two
extra d10s when casting a spell.
Dart of Doom
The thorn tipped Dart of Doom (use Throwing Dagger/Star
WFRP pg. 111) is carved from a twig broken from the Tree of
Woe. Should it inflict a single Wound, it causes the same effect
as the Steal Life spell (RoS pg. 144).