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Existing Ad v a n c e d Ca r e e r s The following Advanced Careers are those most suitable for Wood Elves (see the Appendix for revised Career Exit and Entry options). An o i n t e d Pr i e s t In Asrai culture, Spellsingers are expected to maintain the spiritual link between Elves and the forest, making Priestesses of Isha the most important and powerful figures in Asrai settlements. Substitutions: Replace Speak Arcane Language (Magick) with (Arcane Elf). Wardancer Priests do not use divine spells, preferring to worship through the Shadow Dances of Loec (pg. 35), therefore they should modify the career using the rules in ToS (Mundane Priests pg. 184). Note: New divine spells will be included in the Magic Expansion for DotF. Kindreds: Glamourweave (Isha), Wild Hunter (Kurnous), Wardancer (Loec) Entries: Priest Exits: Demagogue, High Priest Ar t i s a n Elven artisans are able to master many different crafts because of their longevity. The most dedicated and famous Asrai artisans are lay priests of Vaul, the Smith God. Items crafted by Wood Elves are viewed as collectibles by human nobility, and possibly magical. The best works of Asrai artwork are moved on the black market. Substitutions: Replace Drive with Intimidate; replace Secret Language (Guilder) with Speak Language (Eltharin); replace Speak Language (Khazalid, Breton, or Tilean) with Aethyric Artistry Talent. Kindreds: Spellsinger, Glamourweave Entries: Apothecary, Cartographer, Spellweaver, Tradesman; Exits: Demagogue, Priest (Vaul) Ca t Bu r g l a r Wood Elves who live in human settlements can become quite skilful at breaking into buildings, and they relish having freedom of space in the claustrophobic city. Elven Cat Burglars are often in the employment of a Crime Lord so they can benefit from his protection. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Younger Entries: Charlatan, Thief Exits: Fence, Master Thief, Racketeer, Vagabond Ch a m p i o n The greatest Asrai warriors are held in high esteem and are often honoured with a title such as “Hound of Winter” or “Red Wolf”. Champions often lead units into battle on behalf of a Highborn, but the Wood Elves do not have a military hierarchy. Substitutions: Replace Master Gunner with Stout-Hearted. 49 Chapter VI: Careers Kindreds: Wardancer, Eternal Entries: Bladesinger, Targeteer, Veteran Exits: Scout Ch a r l a t a n Within Asrai culture it is difficult to masquerade as something you are not. However, Wood Elves travelling through human settlements are known to pass themselves off as fey spellcasters or nobles to obtain special privileges, or avoid harassment. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Younger Entries: Entertainer, Envoy, Gambler, Horse Archer, Journeyman Wizard, Minstrel, Raconteur, Rapscallion, Rogue, Smuggler, Thief Exits: Cat Burglar, Demagogue, Outlaw, Spy De m a g o g u e In Asrai culture, all members of a Kinband are allowed to petition its leader. Wood Elf Demagogues are most common in settlements located nearby areas of deforestation, where they preach to humans about the natural order of things and protection of the trees. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Younger Entries: Anointed Priest, Artisan, Charlatan, Gambler, Initiate, Minstrel, Outlaw, Outlaw Chief, Pilgrim, Raconteur, Rogue Exits: Mercenary, Outlaw Chief Ex p l o r e r Explorers search distant forests for other Wood Elf settlements, in the hope of bringing these “lost” communities into the larger woodland kingdoms and replenishing the dwindling populations of the Asrai homelands. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Waywatcher Entries: Cartographer, Herald, Master Thief, Master Wizard, Scholar, Scout, Spy, Wizard Lord Exits: Priest (Mathlann), Spy Gh o s t St r i d e r (Wa y w a t c h e r) These elite rangers are called Waywatchers in the realm of Athel Loren, where they guard the sacred ways through the wood. Unlike the travelling Ghost Striders of Laurëlorn, Waywatchers are usually deployed defensively. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Waywatcher Entries: Scout Exits: Outlaw Chief, Priest (Kurnous), Targeteer He r a l d Many old High Elven customs are still practiced within Asrai noble courts. The Herald is considered a position of importance,
Chapter VI: Careers because codes of etiquette dictating posture, introduction and gift exchange are observed in dealings between Asrai Highborns. Substitutions: Replace Common Knowledge (Bretonnia, Kislev or Tilea) with (relevant Woodland Realm); replace Common Knowledge (the Empire) with Ride; replace Speak Language (Breton, Kislevian, or Tilean) with (Eltharin); replace Speak Language (Reikspiel) with (Reikspiel or Breton). Kindreds: None Entries: Messenger, Raconteur Exits: Entertainer, Explorer Hi g h Pr i e s t There are few High Priests in Asrai society because their devotees do not preach to congregations. High Priests are the rare individuals who transcend to become mediums for their gods to sing through. They only sing the divinely inspired dictums of their cult to fellow devotees. Substitutions: None, but Wardancer Priests do not use divine spells, preferring to worship through the Shadow Dances of Loec (pg. 35), therefore they should modify the career using the rules in ToS (Mundane Priests pg. 184). Note: New divine spells will be included in the Magic Expansion for DotF. Kindreds: Glamourweave (Isha), Wild Rider (Kurnous), Wardancer (Loec) Entries: Anointed Priest Exits: Student Ho r s e Ar c h e r (Horsemaster) Glade Riders are perhaps the greatest horse-warriors of the Old World, surpassing the armoured knights and lighter cavalry of human lands in their skill at riding a horse. Substitutions: Replace Common Knowledge (Kislev or Troll Country) with (Athel Loren); replace Speak Language (Kislevian or Ungol) with Performer (Acrobat). Replace all Trappings with Elven Steed, Calvary Spear, Bow with 20 Arrows. Kindreds: Glade Rider Entries: Outrider, Messenger Exits: Charlatan, Champion, Rogue Jo u r n e y m a n Wi z a r d (Tr e e- s i n g e r) Treesingers take an active role in healing damage to the forest, nurturing the Elves’ household gardens and protecting the woodland realm from intruders. Junior devotees of Isha often discover their pathin the world under guidance of Spellsingers. Substitutions: Replace the Journeyman Wizard career with the new Treesinger career on page 43. Kindreds: Spellsinger 50 Ma s t e r Th i e f The Elves’ agility and keen senses make them skilful thieves. Although they generally do not steal from other Elves, exiled Asrai have no qualms about stealing from humans as a means to support themselves in a society that’s already built on institutionalised theft. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Younger Entries: Cat Burglar, Racketeer, Spy Exits: Explorer, Outlaw Chief, Targeteer Ma s t e r Wi z a r d (Sp e l l s i n g e r) Spellsingers are prominent and respected members of the Asrai community, fulfilling the roles of healers, advisors, protectors and teachers. Substitutions: Replace the Master Wizard career with the new Spellsinger career on page 42. Kindreds: Spellsinger Mi n s t r e l Minstrels are viewed with awe by humans and with admiration by elves, for nothing lifts the spirit like a heartfelt elfsong. When travelling through human lands, Elven Minstrels are often working as messenger or spies, because Minstrels are the only elves who are always welcomed wherever they go. Substitutions: None Kindreds: Younger Entries: Cantor, Entertainer Exits: Cantor, Charlatan, Demagogue, Highwayman, Priest (Loec), Spy, Student No b l e Lo r d The Asrai do not have a structured military hierarchy, which means the leadership of a war-host to battle falls entirely upon the shoulders of the Highborns. These charismatic generals ably fulfil the positions of both Captain and Sergeant. Highborn Lords do not “own” land; instead they see themselves as its custodians. Substitutions: Replace Common Knowledge (the Empire) with (relevant Woodland Realm); replace Speak Language (Classical) with (Malla-room-ba-larin); replace Speak Language (Reikspiel) with (Eltharin). Replace Riding Horse trapping with Elven Steed. Kindreds: Warrior, Glade Rider, Wind Rider Entries: Noble Exits: Student, Veteran Ou t l a w Ch i e f Although Wood Elf outlaws are just as larcenous as their human counterparts, they prefer intimidation and deception over violence. People often mistake Elven Outlaws for forest spirits appearing in the dead of night, so they leave tributes to appease
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