Nationalities

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Barbarian Homeland Backdrop (Alpha)

Barbarian | Leng | Hovath | Draznia | Illyria | Lemuria | Mu | Mnar


Barbarians:

Hunters, gatherers, and herdsmen.(Warriors and thaumaturges)

Nomadic.

Love Battle Axes, and Maces.

Hate archers.  Consider them cowards.

Believes each kill imbibes their weapons making it an extension of their soul - tend not to replace.

Believe that if the weapon is treated honorably and fed enough blood - it will magically return to his side if lost.

Ruled by a Paramount Chief - chosen from the clan's chiefs. Usually a great fighter/thaum.

They honor the gods of Thaumaturgy, but call their Warrior-priests "Speakers" as they 'speak to the wind'.

Gain wealth through farming/herding, but real fame and fortune comes from tournaments.

No matter how rich, no one is considered a Chief unless they are a proven Speaker or Fighter.


Primary export - Their warriors.


Comprised of many clans.  5 of the most reknowned are:

The Shriker Clan - comprised of many speakers, perform elaborate ceremonies believing that they will be given dominion over the word if performed correctly.

Wind knot clan - fighters, import speakers - believe only in their weapons.

Grass snake clan - comprised of many speakers who lean towards mysticism, and thieves. Lead by powerful Paramount Chief, & female Speaker.

Mountain Cloud clan - only clan to have wizards, help all clans.

Dark moon clan - sorcerors, murderers, cannibals, dark practitioners. comprised of many families. some worse than others.

Starting Skills

Fighter Martial Artist Thaumaturge Wizard Thief
Bow
Dagger Awkward Awkward Awkward Awkward Capable
Flail Mediocre Awkward Awkward Awkward
Greatsword (2H) Mediocre Awkward Awkward
Halberd
Hand Green Belt Yellow Belt
Mace Capable Capable Mediocre Mediocre Mediocre
Magic Apprentice Apprentice Master of Mischief
Rapier
Shuriken Mediocre Mediocre
Staff/Spear Awkward Capable Awkward Awkward
Sword Mediocre Mediocre Awkward Awkward Mediocre
Thievery Clumsy Average
3-Staff Mediocre