Heroes of High Favor: Half-Orcs

[philreed]

After an afternoon of car shopping (see my website for the depressing saga) I was happy to discover that a fresh copy of Heroes of High Favor: Half-Orcs was waiting for me.

Initial Impressions: Slick! Great cover. More crunch!

Im going to make this my evening of reading and relaxing and will try and post a review to my site in the next few days (early next week at the latest).

 

[Krug]

Looking forward to this!

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

Review copies from Osseum are making their way through the mail now, so hopefully we'll see some reviews soon.


Wulf

 

[Krug]

And since Badaxe's take on Orcs and Half-Orcs is out, that means Green Ronin's can't be far behind..

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

And since Badaxe's take on Orcs and Half-Orcs is out, that means Green Ronin's can't be far behind..

Wow... Isn't it out already? I thought they were slated for Sept. (checks site... Yep.)

I had originally planned Half-Orcs for September, and delayed a month to avoid bumping into GR. I suppose they ran into some delays...

Well, it's the thought that counts-- no offense to GR intended!


Wulf

 

[Crothian]

I really liked the dwarf book, so th half orc one will be on my shopping list. What races are you all doing next?

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

Elves are next, slated for December.

After Elves come Halflings and Gnomes (in rapid succession).


Wulf

 

[Alaric_Prympax]

I was very impressed with the Dwarves' book. I have never been a fan of Half-Orcs but after the Dwarves' book and looking at the preview of the Half-Orc book, consider another one sold! I'm looking forward to getting this one.

 

[Krug]

Wulf,
What's the breakdown for the pages? # for feats, PRC etc?

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

FEATS (5 pages)
Adrenal Healing
Axe Mastery
Berserk Rage
Black-Blooded
Boar's Hide
Bull's Health
Craft Savage Magics
Enraged Casting
Extra Orcish Raging
Fists of Rage
Focused Rage
Mark of the Eye
Merciless Rage
Refined Skill Focus
Savage Weapon Proficiency
Scavenger
Spear Mastery
Stag's Heart
Terrifying Physique
Tribal/Totem Focus
Wolf's Cunning
Wyvern's Roar

TRIBAL/TOTEM FOCUS (2 pages)
-- The Burning Eye, The Black Hand, The Horse Lords
-- Boar, Bull, Stag, Wolf, Wyvern
-- Includes instructions on making your own Tribes/Totems

SKILLS (9 pages)
Craft
-- Craft Rope
-- Craft Savage Weapons
-- Craft Savage Armor
---- 2 new masterwork components (resistance, naturally tough)
-- Shoddy Craftsmanship
-- Craft Skill example

Handle Animal
-- Breed Animals, Beasts, Magical Beasts
-- Cross-Breed Animals, Beasts, Magical Beasts
-- A Note Regarding Vermin

Intimidate
-- Intimidate in Combat

Knowledge: Half-Orcs

Wilderness Lore
-- Fashion Savage Tools
-- Preserve Meat
-- Preserve Hide
-- Harvest Components
-- Harvest Poison

PRESTIGE CLASSES (40 pages)

Agitator
The hot-blooded agitator serves as the willing mouthpiece of savage powers, sowing violence and discord among enemies and allies alike.

Favored of the Eye
Among the clerics, adepts, and shamans who worship the god of the orcs, the Favored of the Eye is especially blessed.

Moulder
The moulder twists nature to his own needs, accelerating the growth process and corrupting both himself and the animals in his care.

Horde Chieftain
The horde chieftain is the scourge of civilized folks, a charismatic leader able to summon hordes of savages to his side to engage in pillage and plunder.

Lost One
Caught between the civilized world and his savage heritage, the Lost One struggles to find his identity and contain the rage within.

Fervent Antagonist
The fervent antagonist serves his deity as the agent of divine retribution, taking the fight to his enemies without mercy or remorse.

Dire Stalker
Guided by a feral totem spirit, the dire stalker pursues his enemies with blind fury.

Coal-Tongue Raver
The coal-tongue raver subjects his body to countless poisons, revelling in the madness that they bring.

Wyrd
The wyrd empathically channels the rage around him into more powerful spells.

Hoodoo
The hoodoo consorts with savage, otherworldly spirits to perform arcane miracles for her tribe.