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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). 19 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).
Ro l e p l a y Tip: A Ra c e in De c l i n e Asrai birth rates are inexplicably low. And while Wood Elves rarely have more than two children, it’s not for a lack of trying. Fertility rites are considered a most sacred form of magic and Wood Elves are taught about reproduction at a young age relative to humans. As adults, Wood Elves treat sexuality with a casualness that makes many humans feel uncomfortable. Lo r e o f Is h a Hasten Growth Casting Number: 6 Casting Time: Full Action Ingredient: A bud (+1) Description: Your prayer causes a 20 x 20 yard area of vegetation within 36 yards to grow at quadruple the normal speed for (Magic x days). Any plant-based combat spells cast in the blessed area inflict +1 damage. Renewal Casting Number: 8 Casting Time: 10 minutes Ingredient: A few drops of rainwater (+1) Description: You summon the healing power of Isha to restore 1 Wound to all living things within a 10-yard radius of you. Spirit Glamour Casting Number: 11 Casting Time: Half action Ingredient: Flower of Love-in-Idleness (+2) Description: You radiate a fay aura of divine beauty lasting for Magic x hours. Forest Disposition is improved by +20 when your party interacts with Forest Spirits or Spirit Animals. In addition, you gain +10% to Charm and Gossip Tests with nonspirits. Reveal Pathway Casting Number: 12 Casting Time: Full action Ingredient: An oaken walking stick (+2) Description: You beseech Isha to guide you through the forest. Your entire party receives a +20% bonus to Follow Trail and Navigation Tests for the next (Mag x hours). You gain +10% on Songline (pg. 54) and Shadow Walk (pg. 33) Tests over the same period, including Magical Sense Tests to locate elemental fulcrums. Surge of Ghyran Casting Number: 15 Casting Time: 1 full action and 1 half action Ingredient: A yew wand (+2) Description: You summon Isha’s essence from the forest and focus it within a 10-yard radius for (Mag x minutes). The surge remains stationary and does not move with the caster. Within the affected area, spells cast using the following Lores receive +1 to Casting Rolls, and their Channelling Tests count as Free Actions: Forests, Isha, Athel Loren, Life and Taal & Rhya. Undead creatures must pass a Willpower Test to enter the area. Moon Shift Casting Number: 18 Casting Time: 2 full actions Ingredient: A crystal globe (+2) Description: You follow beams of moonlight into the Otherworld (pg. 27) without having to navigate the Space Between Worlds. You may select your own avatar in the Otherworld. This spell can only be cast at night when the moon is visible. If the moon is obscured by clouds, you must wait until they pass before returning. If the sun rises while you’re in the Otherworld, you become Lost in Time and Space! (pg. 58). Ku r n o u s , Go d o f Be a s t s a n d t h e Hu n t Alternatively called Karnos, the Lord of the Wild or simply The Hunter, Kurnous manifests in the beasts of the forest and represents the untamed savagery of nature. Although dangerous and unpredictable, Kurnous’s animalistic wrath is directed only at those who provoke him. While passion for the hunt is strong, the beasts and followers of Kurnous’s hunt only to survive. Perhaps the greatest cause of friction between Wood Elves and other races is mistreatment of animals, which is considered sacrilegious to Kurnous and a crime against the natural world. The attainment of Yenlui requires balance between rational thought and the primal impulse that motivates every living thing. Asrai reject the concept of animal-rearing and view the human practise of keeping livestock as abhorrent. Pr i e s t s o f Ku r n o u s Priests of Orion’s cult are the immortal Horned Hunters who guard King’s Glade (pg. 71) in Athel Loren. Their sacred duty is to choose a hunter worthy of being reincarnated as Orion from amongst the devotees of Kurnous. Those who devote themselves to Kurnous prefer to live amongst the trees and spend little time in settlements. Most devotees of Kurnous do not take the title of priest. The majority of his followers are Wild Riders who lead the first hunt of the season and perform the “blooding rites” upon Elves after their first kill. Wild Riders also perform the sacred “horned dance” at the end of the hunting season. 20
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