Defenders of the Forest - Liber Fanatica

Outdoor Survival +20, Perception +20, Silent Move +20, Search
+10, Silent Move +20, Secret Language (Ranger’s Tongue), Secret
Signs (Ranger), Shadowing +20, Speak Language (Elthárin,
Malla-room-ba-larin), Trade (Bowyer/Fletcher)
Talents: Aethyric Attunement, Armoured Caster, Coolheaded,
Divine Lore (Kurnous), Excellent Vision, Hardy, Fast Hands,
Fleet Footed, Orientation, Specialist Weapon Group (Longbow),
Lesser Magic (any three), Lightning Reflexes, Meditation,
Mighty Shot, Petty Magic (Divine), Quick Draw, Rover, Rapid
Reload, Strong-minded, Strike Mighty Blow, Sure Shot, Night
Vision.
Special Rule:
• Spirit of Kurnous: An aura of savagery surrounds Horned
Hunters giving them the Unsettling Talent (see WFRP pg. 102).
Trappings: Elven Steed, Trophies (scalps, teeth, skulls).
Armour: (None)
Weapons: Three Wood Elf Hunting Spears (see OWA pg. 32),
Dagger
Li l e a t h, Go d d e s s o f Dr e a m s
a n d Fo r t u n e
Although Lileath, the Maiden
and Child of Mother Isha, is
technically classified as a minor
deity in the Asrai pantheon,
she is actually an influential
member of the triumvirate.
Because Lileath represents
innocence, luck and untapped potential, she is the goddess of
prophets and seers. The Asrai use celestial water as a divination
medium, observing the reflections of stars (or Spites) upon the
glassy surface of a water-bowl, pond or lake. Water infused with
aethyric magic is believed to reflect constellations that aren’t
visible by direct stargazing, or even display fleeting images of
distant happenings.
By divining Isha’s will through her celestial daughter Lileath,
Wood Elves can learn which paths of destiny must be followed
in order to achieve natural harmony and ultimate Yenlui.
Pr i e s t s o f Li l e a t h
These divine prophets are pure and independent, having committed
themselves to the priesthood upon reaching sexual maturity
and taken a vow of celibacy. Their devotion is believed to
make them incorruptible, which means Wood Elves often seek
their guidance. Divine prophets who break their vows are considered
to have betrayed the Asrai, and are either banished from
the woodland realm or must redeem themselves by undertaking
a dangerous trial. Prophets wishing to leave the priesthood attend
a special exit ceremony wherein their vows are recanted.
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Principles
• The truth of dreams is not the truth of the waking world.
• Never refuse to hear the dreams of others.
• Scatter sand where you sleep, or upon the wind, to appease
Lileath.
• Never disturb still water, for it holds the future.
Sarriel, God of Dreams
In Asrai mythology Sarriel was the mortal son of Lileath, Goddess
of Dreams and Fortune, and was instrumental in negotiating
the pact between the spirits and Elves of the Laurëlorn. Sarriel
is believed to have ascended to the Heavens and is therefore
worshipped as a deity, though some fable songs describe his
spirit lingering in the forest. Following Sarriel’s example, most
of Laurëlorn’s divine prophets are males who wander forest trails
dispensing advice to those in need and interpreting dreams.
Lo e c , Go d o f Tr i c k e r y,
Mu s i c a n d
Re v e l r y
The Harlequin or Laughing
God, as Loec is known, is a
free spirit in Asrai folklore.
Loec appeals to the Wood
Elves’ mischievous nature, which is no doubt encouraged by
their faerie allies who delight in playing practical jokes. While
the Asrai believe that laughter can liberate them from their
worries and enable easier communion with the Gods and spirits,
caution must be exercised. Mirth should always be tempered
with an equal measure of sober introspection to preserve the
balance of Yenlui. The smith god Vaul is sometimes worshipped
as a balancing counterpart to Loec.
Loec often causes more trouble than good, albeit unintentionally,
and with ultimately positive outcomes. The Harlequin
intervenes more directly in the lives of mortals than other deities
do, by sending his divine servants to guide or misdirect people
as he sees fit, which the Asrai believe stirs animosity amongst the
gods. To escape retribution from the others, Loec is believed to
hide in the Space Between Worlds, and know exactly where each
silver path of the Shadow Walk leads.
Pr i e s t s o f Lo e c
The most famous devotees of Loec are the Wardancers. These
sublime performers lead the Asrai in music and merriment
through elaborate dance rituals re-enacting the history of the
woodland realm. Although the cult does not have a structured
hierarchy, the leader of a Wardancer troupe is considered to be
a Priest of Loec. Once a year, a gathering of troupes is held (see