Eaters of the Dead - Iron Heroes (recruiting closed)

[Thermopylaen]

At long last, a pbp Iron Heroes game. And I've just started reading Eaters of the Dead to boot. I will have a character background up within the day. I leaning towards an unarmed brawler in the tradition of Beowolf and medieval trial by battle. It could be an Executioner, Weapons Master, or Man-at-Arms.

Question: Will you be allowing material from the player's companion when it is released? Assuming it is not terribly broken. If yes, can we change our characters after the companion's release? They are promising some interesting changes for unarmed combat.

 

[Trollbabe]

Question: Will you be allowing material from the player's companion when it is released? Assuming it is not terribly broken. If yes, can we change our characters after the companion's release? They are promising some interesting changes for unarmed combat.

I am not against using the Player's Companion. That is why I am allowing the Reaver from the sneak peek. But, no I think once characters are submitted they will remain unchanged regardless of material released after we begin. However, if this goes well I will more then likely run another Iron Heroes adventure and at that point incorporate the new stuff.

 

[Thermopylaen]

Dannesk – Traveling Champion​

For the man wealthy enough to afford him, Dannesk is a lifesaver and a brutal force of law. Dannesk makes his living traveling the land and offering his services as a champion to those who find themselves in legal trouble. In a brutal land of cruel justice, trial by battle is often used to settle most legal disputes (I’m taking this from my own knowledge of dark age and early medieval northern European history. I hope that jives with your implied campaign setting). In trial by battle, the two opposing sides of a legal dispute battle to the death with the assumption that the gods will favor the just side of the dispute. But for those who are old, feeble or cowardly, the scales of justice are tipped against them. For a small sack of gold or a few casks of ale, Dannesk, a skilled practitioner of hand-to-hand combat, can stand in as your champion and settle most disputes. He is the dark age equivalent of a high-powered attorney.

Such a lifestyle has suited him well so far. In most parts he has a modest reputation for his trade. He wears large bearskins and fine light colored leather as well a number gold rings and chains; all of these accouterments are signs of his affluence. They also add to his overall intimidating countenance. His face is shaped in such a way that it casts shadows over his eyes and cheeks and the sharp stare of his blue eyes from under the shadow of his brow can curdle the stomach of even the most seasoned local warrior.

After years of defending the highest bidder, he has become a little jaded in a slightly annoying way. He is prone to wry humor and is usually apathetic to the suffering of others. This personality has more to do with his poor appraisal of himself than with humanity or the world. Deep down he is disgusted with what he does, not because of the suffering or injustice it brings to others, but because it holds no glory or honor. He constantly says to himself, “I need a change. I can do more with these hands than defend cattle-thieves and support blood-feuds.” The prospect of adventure, combat with superhuman monsters and rendering service to a great king appeal to him inasmuch as they are ways to gain honor and renown.

I am thinking of making an Executioner, Weapons Master or Man-at-Arms who specializes in unarmed combat and grappling.

 

[figmike]

I've had my Iron Heroes book for a about a year now, and I've never gotten a chance to play it. I'd love to get in on a game. I'll start thinking of a character concept.

Oh and Eaters of the Dead is such a good book it made Antonio Bandaras watchable. Only the Zorro films have been able to do that for me.

 

[Capellan]

can we change our characters after the companion's release? They are promising some interesting changes for unarmed combat.

The unarmed combat material from the IHPC was already shared in one of the previews.

 

[Trollbabe]

The unarmed combat material from the IHPC was already shared in one of the previews.

There ya have it Thermo! Feel free to use the provided link for new improved unarmed combat in character creation assuming your concept is picked to play.

 

[Helfdan]

I really have to play this! Concept:

Ragnar Gunnarsen: Many years ago, Gunnar Gunnarsen was one of King Rothgar's trusted sea-chiefs. Many were the raids and battles which he won for his former master. Years ago, he retired to his own homestead, with a plump, much younger, merchant's daughter for a wife. When the Eaters of the dead attacked, Rothgar sent his son to find the fierce old sea-chief. But Wulfgar, now well into his fifties, was no longer interested, or well-suited, to such a quest. But honor demanded that he aid his old king. In his stead he sent his eldest son Ragnar. Prince Wulfgar was at first crestfallen, until he met the burly young warrior. Ragnar has sailed with several of his father's seawolves, and is an experienced mariner himself. He also has become renowned in his village for his skill with sword, axe, and spear, his strength, and his courage. ((In keeping with the epic tone of the setting, i would make him a man-at-arms and make use of the cleave and overwhelming presence trees))

 

[Trollbabe]

Ragnar Gunnarsen: Many years ago, Gunnar Gunnarsen was one of King Rothgar's trusted sea-chiefs. Many were the raids and battles which he won for his former master. Years ago, he retired to his own homestead, with a plump, much younger, merchant's daughter for a wife. When the Eaters of the dead attacked, Rothgar sent his son to find the fierce old sea-chief. But Wulfgar, now well into his fifties, was no longer interested, or well-suited, to such a quest. But honor demanded that he aid his old king. In his stead he sent his eldest son Ragnar. Prince Wulfgar was at first crestfallen, until he met the burly young warrior. Ragnar has sailed with several of his father's seawolves, and is an experienced mariner himself. He also has become renowned in his village for his skill with sword, axe, and spear, his strength, and his courage. ((In keeping with the epic tone of the setting, i would make him a man-at-arms and make use of the cleave and overwhelming presence trees))

Hey Helf thanks for the submission but I am a little confused... Who is Prince Wulfgar? Because Prince Wulfgar (Son of King Rothgar in my prelude) is a young boy and not in his fifties. Also one other thing to note is that when the adventure begins you will not yet have received Rothgar's plea for help. However, not to worry I see where the concept is going and how Ragnar would be linked to the story. Just clarify the Prince Wulfgar thing for me I think you meant to say "But Gunnar, now well into his fifties, was no longer interested, or well-suited, to such a quest."

 

[Helfdan]

"But Gunnar, now well into his fifties, was no longer interested, or well-suited, to such a quest."

That's EXACTLY what I meant to say... sorry
Basically, Gunnar was a sea-chief (ship captain) who sailed for Rothgar back in the day. Hearing his old friend/king needs help, he sends his eldest son, who is quickly becoming known for his prowess as a swordsman.

Sorry for the confusion, I was jetlagged last night

 

[ValenarJaeldira]

[sblock=Arwulf the Steelfist]Arwulf the Steelfist hails from a small village, high upon the rocky mountain that overlooks the northern shore of the southern lands. His village is small, put it's mountain fastness protects it's people, and it's mountain climate makes them some of the most legendary and resiliant people there are. This is were Arwulf, son of Argyle, come from. Sheathe din the steel his father won in long-gone, but oft-told tales, Arwulf has come down from his mountain village for only the second time. The first time was 2 years ago, when the warriors of his village and the warriors from the coast banded together to destroy the Black Hand raiders and bring their riches back to their people. This time, Arwulf descends alone, accompanied only by the warning the one-eyed wise-man sent with after reading his wounds: A Steelfist is not a steel will. You must descend the mountain and seek glory until your will is sheathed in the same armor as your body. Only then can you truly do honor to yourself and to your ancestors. Arwulf means to do just that. (He will either be an Armiger that fights with a waraxe in one hand and a gauntleted fist on the other or a Berzerker who does the same thing. I think I'd rather go Armiger at this point-I will be making use of the Unarmed Combat feats from the new Players Guide.)[/sblock]