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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 4756941" data-attributes="member: 20323">Here are some concepts I just wrote up. I'm thinking taking the gladiator/assassin approach is better, and I'm trying to incorporate this with some variation of the "companion" rules I had posted on these boards a while back.As keepers of the heir, the PCs find themselves in the position of teaching the child to prepare him for the trials of kingship; in the process they may take the mantle of seneschal. Herein are character concepts and feats for bringing the relationship between PCs and the boy heir to life.Seneschal ConceptsDark Guide“You have to ask yourself: are you going to act like a scared child or a powerful king?”You are the shadowy whisper in the heir’s ear, inviting him to consider actions that others find questionable at best. While at times your advice is subversive, it is always for a good reason, and more often than not imparts a swift lesson to the heir which he could not get from elsewhere. You hold up a mirror so that he may see his own flaws and weaknesses reflected.Humble Servant“I am sworn to uphold the wishes of the one who will be king. Bid me sire.”You have absolute faith in the goodness of the young heir, as if he was chosen by the gods themselves. Without questioning, you serve and protect him, obeying his directions unerringly…and sometimes blindly. While it may seem strange that you show obeisance to but a child, you are confident the boy is blossoming into a just and kind king.Reluctant Protector“Just stay out of my way kid, and let me do my job of saving your neck.”You are focused on the task at hand and don’t have any time for an upstart boy in your life; in fact you were reluctant to get involved protecting the heir from the beginning. Feigning disinterest in his training and welfare (beyond your duty), you quickly develop a soft spot for the boy though you maintain the tough exterior so no one catches you with your guard down.  Righteous Keeper“Afraid? Little one, you will soon be a king without the luxury for fear. Now pick up that sword!”You push the heir, perhaps a too much, to rise to his fullest potential. Assured in your methods, you can be holier-than-thou, but your confidence is also an inspiration to the boy. Above all else, you care deeply for the heir’s wellbeing and training, even if you seem overly harsh at times.Wise Mentor“Ah, you remind me of myself as a child. I have much to teach you ere you become king…”You do your best to teach the young heir, recognizing his limitations as a boy and his potential as a king. Your lessons are often subtle and slow, and rarely do you give teaching freely, preferring the heir work for it so that it will be enduring. At times you may seem quixotic or aloof, but everything you do is with finely calculated reason…and a bit of love for good measure.</blockquote>

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