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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TallIan" data-source="post: 7534553" data-attributes="member: 6853819">Rorik BrigwardFighter 1<img src="http://listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Knight.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />[SBLOCK=Background]The Wizards of Rowtil, self proclaimed defenders of the city, had long been a force within the political circles. They recruited talent from within the city and maintained order among those with magic. Young Rorik had long dreamed of joining the Mugus Martial, the knightly order that combined the arcane and the martial to protect the Magus Arcana from the mundane masses. Many see the Magus Martial as failures, aspiring wizards who could not summon the mental power to fully master the arcane, but Rorik had always wished to meld his two great interests into one career. He exceeded all expectations and was the only squire to have mastered some of the battle magic – most would not master any until near the end of their service as sergeant.Just before his promotion to sergeant Rorik befriended a new squire, Welkin. Rorik was weary of him at first, he seemed like a spoiled rich kid and his devious plotting and scheming put Rorik off, but Rorik took pity on him when he saw how he struggled with magic.When the Korrud invaded, the Wizards of Rowtil were shown to be the sham that they were. Their strategies proved entirely academic and their tactics outdated, as the military might of the Korrud overran the city and the Wizard’s stronghold with minimal resistance.A few escaped the initial invasion, but with the leadership killed the Wizards fell to bickering over who’s title meant what and who was in charge. Over the next few years two Wizards and their protectors either fell in minor skirmishers with the Korrud or were absorbed into better organised resistance groups.Rorik found himself in one such group. Ambushed by the Korrud, Rorik and his companions were quickly forced back, many falling. Suddenly the tide of battle changed and the reluctant squire Welkin was suddenly flinging spells some of the Master Wizards would struggle with. Welkin passed out with the strain of what he was doing and Rorik carried him to safety. When Welkin came to, he shared with Rorik a dark secret, of having voices encouraging him to dark deeds. Rorik was unsure what to do about this, but owing his life to the noble, Rorik felt he could not turn on him, and so he keeps Welkin's secret.After the battle Rorik and Welkin joined up with a small group of Wizards and Knights, under the bickering leadership of three Mages, they achieved little over the next few years. Two of the Mages were killed in a minor raid, leaving the last, Edius, free to pursue his goal of finding the nymph diviner that lived in the frozen wastes. A group of well armed men could hardly travel openly across occupied territory, so the trip took longer than planned.When at last they reached the area the Nymph was rumored to live, disaster fell and they were set upon by a patrol of Korrud.[/SBLOCK][SBLOCK=Features]LNHuman (Variant)Increase two ability scores by one (STR, INT)Gain 1 feat: Magic initiate (Warlock)Gain 1 skill: AthleticsLanguages: Common and one extraFighterHD: 1d10 HP:12Armour Proficiencies: All Armour, ShieldsWeapon Proficiencies: Simple, MartialSaves: STR, CONSkills: Insight; Perception1 - fighting style: Great Weapon Fighting1 - Second WindSpell:0th: Ray of Frost, Greenflame Blade1st: HexSoldierSkills: Athletics; IntimidationTools: Dragon Chess, Vehicles (land)LanguageFeature: Military Rank[/SBLOCK][SBLOCK=Abilities and saves]ABILITIES (mod/save)STR*: 16 (+3/+5)DEX: 10 (0/0)CON*:14(+2/+4)INT:14(+2/+2)WIS:10(0/0)CHA: 10(0/0)AC: 16Initiative: 0Proficiency bonus: +2Offense:Greatsword: +7 5ft 2d6S (Heavy, 2 handed)Shortsword: +7 5ft 1d6P (Finesse, Light)Spell Save DC: 12SKILLS:*Athletics: +5Acrobatics: 0Sleight of Hand: 0Stealth: 0Arcana: +2History: +2Investigation: +2Nature: +2Religion: +2Animal Handling: 0*Insight: +2Medicine: 0*Perception: +2Survival: 0Deception: 0*Intimidation: +2Performance: 0Persuasion: +0Passive Perception: 8[/SBLOCK][SBLOCK=Equipment]Chain MailGreatswordShortswordLight Cross bow 10Explorers Pack (Backpack, Bedroll, Mess kit, Tinderbox, Torches (10), Rations (3), Waterskin, 50ft hemp rope)rank insignia - Knight Arcane of The Wizards of RowtilTrophy - Korrud commander's helm plumeClothesBelt pouchEdius' JournalPP GP EP SP CP0 10 0 0 0[/SBLOCK][SBLOCK=Description]Rorik is in his late 20s with just the first signs of grey creeping into his hair. He is a huge man, towering over most other men, with a broad, muscular build from years of sword practice. He is generally friendly and open with people, but can quickly turn to aggression when threatened, not easily letting go of insults to him and his.TRAITSPersonality: I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.Ideal: Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)Bond: I'll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.Flaw: I rarely see a problem that cannot be solved by violence[/SBLOCK]</blockquote>

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