Defenders of the Forest - Liber Fanatica

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Exits: Bodyguard, Hunter, Outrider, Priest (Kurnous), Scout, Vagabond, Veteran, Wardancer, Warhawk Rider, Wildkin Me r c e n a r y Fighting for money is not the elven way. Nevertheless, young Wood Elves occasionally join mercenary archer or scout regiments for the promise of excitement. Elf mercenaries are valued for their keen vision and shooting ability. Substitutions: Replace Speak Language (Tilean) option with Common Knowledge (the Empire). Replace Crossbow and 10 bolts with Bow and 10 arrows. Kindreds: Younger Entries: Bodyguard, Bounty Hunter, Demagogue, Outrider, Pit Fighter, Thug Exits: Bodyguard, Bounty Hunter, Gambler, Outlaw, Veteran Messenger Swift Asrai messengers warn their distant kin when the forest is threatened. Athel Loren’s messengers also deliver missives to Bretonnia from the Fay Court. Substitutions: Replace Common Knowledge (Empire or Wasteland) option with (Bretonnia or Elves); replace Speak Language (Reikspiel) with (Eltharin). Replace Riding Horse trapping with Elven Steed. Kindreds: Glade Rider, Wind Rider Entries: Kithband Warrior, Outrider Exits: Cartographer, Herald, Horse Archer, Kithband Warrior, Outrider, Scout No b l e Each Wood Elf hall is governed by a noble Highborn. In halls where Isha (or Ariel) is paid special reverence, noble titles are often inherited by daughters. Highborns who fail to protect the forest usually relinquish their titles voluntarily. Substitutions: Replace Common Knowledge (Empire) with (Elves or relevant Woodland Realm); replace Consume Alcohol option with Performer (Dance); replace Gamble option with Speak Language (Bretonnian or Reikspiel); replace Speak Language (Reikspiel) with (Eltharin). Replace Riding Horse trapping with Elven Steed. Kindreds: Glade Rider, Warrior, Wind Rider Entries: Randomly determined on career table only Exits: Dilettante, Gambler, Rogue, Noble Lord, Student Ou t l a w (Ou t c a s t) Wood Elves who commit unpardonable crimes against their kin are sometimes banished from the forest. These outcasts either move to the fringes of human society, or hide away in the forest’s deepest glades with other elven outcasts. Substitutions: Replace Drive option with Outdoor Survival. Kindreds: Alter, Vengeance, Younger Entries: Charlatan, Mercenary, Pilgrim, Rogue, Wardancer, Wildkin 47 Chapter VI: Careers Exits: Demagogue, Thief, Vagabond, Veteran Ou t r i d e r (Gl a d e Ri d e r) Wood Elves rarely march their armies over long distances, preferring instead to launch attacks through the Shadow Walk. Outriders escort vulnerable travellers, like Handmaidens, from one glade to another within their own forests. Substitutions: Replace Riding Horse with Elven Steed. Kindreds: Glade Rider Entries: Kithband Warrior, Messenger Exits: Horse Archer, Priest (Kurnous, Mathlann), Mercenary, Scout Pilgrim Asrai pilgrims follow labyrinthine forest paths, often for many years, before finding spiritual harmony at one of the sacred glades. Every Wood Elf is expected to make a pilgrimage to the Oak of Ages (pg. 65) at least once in their lifetimes. Substitutions: Replace Consume Alcohol option with Magical Sense. Kindreds: None Entries: Any Exits: Demagogue, Initiate, Outlaw, Vagabond Pit Fi g h t e r The rare Wood Elf who participates in human blood sports is usually drawn by the excitement, or the opportunity to kill humans with impunity. These exotic warriors are popular with brokers because they draw large crowds. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Vengeance, Younger Entries: Protagonist, Thug Exits: Bounty Hunter, Mercenary, Protagonist, Veteran Ra c o n t e u r Oral tradition is strong in Asrai culture, making Wood Elves gifted storytellers. Elven raconteurs can occasionally be found in human taverns telling fanciful tales of talking animals, dragons and fairy queens. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Younger Entries: Entertainer, Rogue, Student, Vagabond Exits: Charlatan, Demagogue, Entertainer, Herald, Initiate, Rapscallion, Rogue Ri v e r w a r d e n Rivers that flow through sylvan realms are often saturated with heavenly magic that crystallises into Moonstones (pg. 39). These waterways are also potential invasion routes for marauders wishing to bypass the forest’s natural defences. Riverwardens patrol vigilantly in sleek gondolas.
Chapter VI: Careers Substitutions: Replace Common Knowledge (Empire or Kislev) with (Elves or relevant Woodland Realm); replace Speak Language (Kislevite) option with (Bretonnian); replace Sail option with Secret Language (Ranger Tongue). Kindreds: None Entries: Kithband Warrior Exits: Boatman, Priest (Mathlann), Smuggler Ro g u e Wood Elves who live amongst humans are caught between two cultures. They emulate human dress and customs, but their free elven spirits inhibit them from working normal jobs. For many of these misfits, a rogue’s life is the best option. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Younger Entries: Entertainer, Envoy, Gambler, Horse Archer, Noble, Raconteur, Thief Exits: Charlatan, Demagogue, Entertainer, Gambler, Outlaw, Raconteur, Thief Sc r i b e (Archivist) Common lore is ingrained in the Asrai racial memory and passed along orally without need of books. Therefore, Scribes are only found in remote Spellsinger Kithbands where Ariel’s magic hasn’t been mastered. These archivists translate and catalogue arcane scrolls collected from the outside world. Substitutions: Replace Secret Language (Guild Tongue) with (Arcane Elf). Kindreds: Spellsinger Entries: Apprentice Wizard, Cartographer, Initiate Exits: Apprentice Wizard, Cartographer, Initiate Sm u g g l e r Systemic racism makes it difficult for Wood Elves to join human guilds. Aspiring Asrai traders usually find themselves operating outside the law. Their keen eyesight enables elves to transport goods at night without torchlight. Substitutions: Replace Drive with Ride; replace Speak Language (Kislevian) option with (Tilean). Replace Cart trapping option with Saddlebags; delete Torches. Kindreds: Younger Entries: Riverwarden Exits: Boatman, Charlatan, Thief St u d e n t Wood Elf students can learn esoteric Asrai theories by listening closely to the lore songs of their elders. Students dwelling outside the forest read avidly, but otherwise books are only studied for comparative insights into other cultures. Favoured subjects include History, Animistic Theology, Astrophysical Philosophy and Art Magic. 48 Substitutions: Replace Consume Alcohol option with Performer (Musician); replace Speak Language (Reikspiel) with (Eltharin). Kindreds: Spellsinger Entries: Dilettante, Envoy, Minstrel, Noble Exits: Apothecary, Apprentice Wizard, Cartographer, Envoy, Gambler, Initiate, Raconteur Th i e f In Asrai society, theft of an individual’s property is considered a crime against the entire Kinband, and is treated very seriously. Substitutions: Replace Gamble option with Swim. Kindreds: Vengeance, Younger Entries: Entertainer, Outlaw, Rogue, Smuggler, Vagabond Exits: Cat Burglar, Charlatan, Entertainer, Gambler, Rogue Th u g Wood Elves who work for human criminals are usually resentful of having sunk so low. Elf thugs are given the dirtiest jobs because of their undeserved reputation for being cruel by nature. Substitutions: Replace Consume Alcohol with Shadowing; replace Gamble with Torture. Replace Knuckleduster trapping with Garrotte. Kindreds: Vengeance, Younger Entries: Protagonist Exits: Bodyguard, Interrogator, Mercenary, Pit Fighter, Racketeer Tr a d e s m a n All Wood Elves view their craft as an art, and their longevity allows them to master several different forms, making them respected members of a community. Substitutions: Replace Animal Care with Charm; replace Drive with Intimidate; replace Read/Write with Trade (Bowyer); replace Secret Language (Guilder) with Speak Language (Eltharin). Kindreds: None Entries: Dilettante Exits: Artisan, Cartographer, Envoy, Priest (Vaul) Va g a b o n d Wood Elf vagabonds travelling in the lands of Man are seen as a lower class of scum than most peasants, because they attempt to blend in by wearing human styles. This normally results in a tasteless mixture of Wood Elf and human fashions. Substitutions: Replace Secret Language (Ranger Tongue or Thieves’ Tongue) with Concealment; replace Secret Signs (Ranger or Thief) with Set Trap. Replace Fleet-footed Talent with Hardy. Kindreds: Younger Entries: Cartographer, Cat Burglar, Entertainer, Envoy, Kithband Warrior, Pilgrim, Outlaw Exits: Entertainer, Gambler, Raconteur, Rapscallion, Scout, Thief
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