Across the many fantasy RPGs, there is a plethora of “divine” character types – cleric, paladin, war priest, avenger, shadow priest, and so on. The Night Priest is not another one of these classes, but an alternate, darker concept or template that can be applied to an already existing one. Its inclusion in the game is most definitely at the discretion of the DM. Basically, [Read the article]
BACKGROUND/SETTING: This family and history was created for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (Third Edition) by Fantasy Flight Games. It can, however, be easily modified to fit Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or any other fantasy setting. This background is meant for any Human character, particularly Reiklander Humans. This family history and background can be added to most characters and gives them an instant family history with characters [Read the article]
Minori was originally an NPC who appeared in a short lived Anime-style martial arts game. Her chi-based powers were designed around concepts like deception and poison. I wanted to create a character who, under the right circumstances, could end a fight without her opponent even realizing what had been done to them. That’s where the modifiers came in. I made her main attack both subtle [Read the article]
In isolated communities, small villages, and nomadic tribes, the study and reverence of animals is often a central component of daily life. Their image mark walls, tools and clothing. Their actions are told in stories passed down through the ages. By watching, respecting and emulating the animals around them, many have seized upon techniques that astound outsiders. So is the way of the Serpent Student. [Read the article]
How do you know who you are when you can be anyone? This is the problem Nox continues to face day after day. A year ago, Nox was found on the outskirts of Wyvernfell by a local woman. She knew nothing of how she got there, where she’d come from, or who she was. Being a changeling only made things that much more difficult for her (him?) [Read the article]
Background: Tal was born to a tribe of forest-dwelling Razorclaw Shifters. Though the members of her tribe all had tan skin and brown hair, Tal’s colorings were shades of gray and black. This might have simply been a natural genetic mutation, but the tribe believed it to be the mark of an evil god. Fearing a bad omen, they took the infant to a clearing [Read the article]
Affyria is a descendant of one of the old houses of the great tiefling empire of Bael Turath. She’s studied the old stories closely, and is always looking to improve her knowledge concerning the old ways. This is important to her, as uncovering her legacy is needed to avoid repeating the mistakes of her ancestors. Growing up on the streets of Wyvernfell wasn’t exactly easy, even [Read the article]
There is very little I can remember of my past. I have gone by my self-given name for so long now, that my birth name is lost to the winds. I have only fleeting images of the place I once called home – the Eldeen Reaches are beautiful in the spring. The trees waving gracefully in the breeze, the forests were a comfort in my [Read the article]
Malik approaches life head-on with a sense of raw, unbridled enthusiasm. Although he has never really “fit in” anywhere and has oftentimes been the subject of scorn, ridicule, and hostility, Malik still approaches everyday with zest, zeal, and the desire to live life fully. Although an optimist at heart, years of wandering and seeing the evils wrought by both man and creature have left him [Read the article]
As the black sheep in an otherwise respected family, Amearus Omaron never really had a sense of “belonging.” Unusually fearful of entering the Last War, he waited as long as possible until he could no longer hide among the children. However, in his very first battle involving the Cyrians, he found comfort with an apparent lack of emotion when felling his first combatant. He immediately [Read the article]