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Message: <blockquote data-quote="doghead" data-source="post: 2933738" data-attributes="member: 8243">Sorry, haven't read them. But this Wikipedia entry suggests that they are fairly close to the style I'm aiming for:[sblock=Wikipedia]The books are known for a genre-defying willingness to unflinchingly depict patriarchal and feudal systems, extremely detailed and complex characters, sudden and often violent plot twists, and intricate political intrigue. In a genre where magic usually takes center stage, this series has a reputation for its limited and subtle use of magic, employing it as an ambiguous and often sinister background force.[/sblock] This is the background noted for Guarin from Forissa's entry. It looks like a fairly good match to what you were looking for. Something like a Arminian or Serbian knight in Western europe. A christian, but one who's way and customs would probably be viewed with some suspicion by 'ordinary folk'.[sblock=Guarin]Guarin is a mystery to most of the villagers. He does not speak Hârnic well, and generally keeps to himself. One of Drosta’s children peeked into his open door one day, and spotted pieces of kurbul armour sitting in a corner, and a spear and roundshield propped against onewall. This further fuelled the rumours surrounding the “foreign” man. Some have speculated about the nature of the relationship between Forissa and Guarin, but most of these rumours are, of course, absurd.[/sblock]Armour doesn't seem to have any effect on movement. Shield and spear would be fine. Not sure whether there is any reach equivalent in the game. But I'm sure we can find a way to incorporate the concept of point defence if there isn't anything in the RAW.Do you want me to draft something up along those lines? Do want Divine skills (ie, the ability to use Divine powers?)thotd</blockquote>

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