 About Blaive of the WindStatistics:
Male Human Warlord 4
NG Medium Humanoid (Human) Init +5; Senses Perception +9 ------------------------------ DEFENSE ------------------------------ AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +5 dex, +0 shield) hp 40 Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +4 , Force of Personality +4 ------------------------------ OFFENSE ------------------------------ Speed 30 ft. Melee mwk Longsword +6 (1d8+2/19-20) Ranged +1 Composite Longbow(+2) +10 (1d8 +3/x3)
*ACP applies to these skills LanguagesCommon Special Abilities:
------------------------------ SPECIAL ABILITIES ------------------------------ Warlord’s Gambit: Pinhole Gambit(The successful and surprising attack against the foe shakes the enemy’s confidence and harms its ability to defend itself; the warlord’s Charisma modifier is applied as a penalty to its Armor Class until the warlord’s next turn) Unbreakable Gambit(The warlord regains a number of hit points equal to three times his warlord initiation modifier.) Victory Gambit(The warlord and each of his allies gain a morale bonus on their next attack roll during this encounter equal to the warlord’s initiation modifier.) Tactical Presence
Maneuvers:
------------------------------ Maneuvers ------------------------------ 1st (*readied) Disarming Shot*, Eye of the Needle, Slipstream Strike*, Solar Sting*, Horizon Wind Lancet, Encouraging Roar 2nd(*readied) Warning Roar*, Dustcatching Breeze* Stances: Sniper’s Eye Stance, Phantom Sun Stance
Gear/Possessions:
------------------------------ GEAR/POSSESSIONS ------------------------------ +1 Studded Leather, +1 Composite Longbow(+2), mwk Longsword, Cloak of Resistance +1, Common Arrows(20), Blunt Arrows(20), Flight Arrows(20), Lodestone Arrow(1), Slow Burn Arrow(1), Smoke Arrow(1), a backpack, a bedroll, a belt pouch, a flint and steel, an iron pot, a mess kit, rope, soap, torches (10), trail rations (5 days), and a waterskin. Carrying Capacity Light 0-66 lb. Medium 67-133 lb. Heavy 134-200 lb. Current Load Carried 66 lb. Money 1176 GP 0 SP 0 CP
Background:
Blaive was born of a small house, yet still nobles, known for producing knights rather than hiers. It was their purpose to be of great strength, and assist the crown through any men they could muster. Their children were encouraged to learn of mounted combat and the art of the sword and shield - such was the nature of the time. Blaive, compared to his many brothers, was less strong and not as wise, a feature that his trainers denoted as failure. The purpose of a knight was loyalty, but to understand why was far more important. Blaive simply took a king as a king, and because of that, he ruled. His family decided to turn Blaive less from a knight to that of an archer, to less forsake the family name. The bow came to Blaive much more naturally, as he enjoyed the pull of the string and the bend of the wood, the sweet release of his fingers as the arrow launched. It was clear to most he was a prodigy, but as it was not of a knight, he was hopeless. Blaive, to his credit, did attempt to learn of the knightley ways. He attempted chivalry, but found he hated it, preferring the more “lesser” ways of wooing women. He did eventually pick up horse riding, but had endless trouble with handling his shield. His brothers grew farther and farther ahead, already gaining connections with other nobles. As Blaive grew in both age and stature, his retainers began to report oddities in his training. Such were strange events as producing boundless arrows from a near empty quiver, as well as hitting targets through the many branches of the forest. It became clear Blaive had encountered some otherworldly force - a demon perhaps, or the pesky fey. Blaive, when confronted, insisted that it was some holy influence, that had recognized his skill with the bow and blessed him with power. It was this self-purpose that drove Blaive to achieve knighthood, swiftly becoming a squire and insisting on his worth to his superiors every moment. It was a fruitless effort for many years, until a chance encounter with the Saka, a small group of tribals who focused on mounted archery to rout their foes. While the regiment Blaive was part of outnumbered the tribe, the Saka had taken a favorable position on the upper hills, and were able to quickly retreat on their horses. With their own sense of honor, the leader of the Saka, a man named Boloris, insisted that the battle be instead settled through a bout. The commanders of each group would stand near 500 meters away from two chosen archers - one from each army - with an apple upon their head. The archers would fire at their own commander, and the one that hit the apple would be concluded the victor. If the archer did not hit the apple, or refused to shoot, the bout would be given to the opposition. It was none other than Ser Drafen that was leading the regiment that day, who decided to take the bout, believing it to bring no bloodshed. But that only lead to the question of the archer. As Ser Drafen made his way across the plain, the archers began to bicker on who should do it, each fearful they would miss or accidentally hit their commander. The Saka had already selected their own archer, who waited diligently. It was an abrupt shock to the archers when they saw Blaive take his position beside the Sakan, his bow at the ready. The voices of worry turned to silence as the shock set in. Before even a gasp could be made, both archers nocked an arrow, pulled the string, and fired. To Drafen, it looked as if the projectiles stood still as they whispered through the air, but noted a strangeness: Blaive’s arrow seemed to move as if without wind nor gravity, gently gliding to hit the apple. The Saka’s arrow narrowly missed, only grazing the side of his commander’s apple. To this, Drafen suggested that Blaive be knighted, for he certainly deserved it for the measure of courage and skill. It drew some contention, as others who knew Blaive insisted that it was mostly foolhardiness that drove him. The decision came to end in Blaive’s favor, save with a warning for him to act more in a knight’s manner, and was allowed to test under the vigil. Blaive passed with an uncharacteristic seriousness, and was at last knighted by Arthur as he wished to be.
Appearance and Personality:
”The wind goes as it pleases, and as such, it goes where it is needed.” Blaive has served for the Table only shortly, and has walked on thin ice for most of it. He works better when he has another to defer to, trusting that they will guide him to whatever the “responsible” path may be. He attempts to treat the other knights with respect, but finds some (such as Olwen) simply stifling to be around. To Arthur, he has nothing but respect, which many see as out of character for him. Blaive finds his high in risks, usually going in a head-strong manner. Whether in combat, courtship, or politics, Blaive prefers to charge in and make himself known, when he would be better off on the sides. He tends to keep a cheery mood, but his sense of justice can quickly turn him serious in harsh situations. Blaive, unlike other knights, usually wears lighter armor, due to his dislike of heavier gear. His hair is long and a bit messy, and frequently states that he will cut it some days but insisting he likes it others. His stance is relaxed and inviting, and his personality mirrors it, perhaps too much so considering his status.
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