04 Night's Watch.pdf - Chaos Bleeds

CHapter 3: beyond the WallFolk in their own right, and Mance Rayder has won each’s loyalty in theway necessary to do so with that leader: some by force of arms, someby victory on the field of battle, and some by wits and charisma at thenegotiation table. The following are some of his lieutenants.Varamyr SixskinsVaramyr is a skinchanger who keeps company with three wolves, ashadowcat, and a snow bear. Little is known of the background ofVaramyr, called “Sixskins.” Some believe his origin lies with the IceWives, and claim that the council of grandmothers, scandalized tosee a man bonded with a snow bear, cast him out before the time ofMorga Bearkin. He returned to his people as a part of Mance Rayder’sforces, and may have been instrumental in Rayder’s defeat of Bearkin.By the time of the great encampment at the head of the Milkwater,he was a close confidant to Rayder, included in many of the highestcouncils.It is obvious, then, that Rayder values and trusts Sixskins, thoughless clear exactly why. While Sixskins brought neither war band nortribal group with him, his animals do have a sense for when the Othersare near, which is invaluable to a king in Rayder’s position. Raydermay additionally have found Sixskins useful as an intimidating presence.PersonalityWhile not very physically intimidating, Varamyr Sixskins is a frighteningperson to be near. He generally speaks softly and with a mildtone, but his animals’ expressions and behaviors give away strongerfeelings of antipathy or enmity. Some say that his bonds with his animalshave made him a predator as much as they, and indeed, whenlooking into his eyes one gets the feeling he is sizing them up for hisnext meal.AppearanceVaramyr is a small mouse of a man, gray-faced, round shouldered, andbald. He is slumped and soft, and physically unprepossessing, but he hasthe eyes of a predator. He is barely armed and armored, having abouthis person at most a knife, as likely used for dining as for combat, or ahand-axe, and wearing at most soft leathers. He is rarely seen withoutat least some of his animal companions, which include three wolves, ashadowcat, and the white snow bear he rides.Sixskins’ Snow BearAs Bear, SIFRP Chapter 11: The Narrator, except with Athletics 5and Endurance 6, a Combat Defense of 10 and Health 18. Its claws are:5D, 5 damage, Grab.Sixskins’ ShadowcatAs Shadowcat, SIFRP Chapter 11: The Narrator.Sixskins’ WolvesVaramyr’s wolves are named One Eye, Stalker, and Sly. They have Abilitiesand Attributes as a Wolf, SIFRP Chapter 11: The Narrator.Varamyr SixskinsAbilitiesAgility 3Animal Handling 6 Charm 3B, Train 3BAthletics 3Awareness 3Cunning 3Deception 3Endurance 3Fighting 3Knowledge 3Persuasion 3 Convince 1B, Intimidate 3BStatus 3Stealth 3Survival 3Will 6 Courage 3, Dedication 3CombatDefense9(8 in armor)AttributesIntrigueDefenseHealth 9 Composure 18Destiny Points 0Benefits: Animal Cohort, Beastfriend, Blood of the Wildlings,Skinchanger, Warg, Warg DreamsDrawbacks: Flaw (Athletics)Arms & ArmorSoft Leather Armor: AR 2 ❂ AP -1Bulk 0 (Movement 4, Sprint 16)Hand Axe 3D 1 damage Fast, Off-hand +1Hand Axe (Thrown) 2D 2 damage Close Range, FastPersonal Gear: Soft leathers, winter furs, hand axe.The eldest of them, One Eye, has an Agility 2 and Athletics 2, a CombatDefense 7 and Health 6. Its Movement is also 5 yards.Tormund GiantsbaneTall-talker, Horn-blower, Breaker of Ice, Thunderfist, Husbandto Bears, Mead-king of the Ruddy Hall, Speaker to Gods andFather of HostsTormund Giantsbane is a great warleader, but he’s an even greater liar.When Mance Rayder fled the Shadow Tower, Tormund Thunderfistwas already a force to be reckoned with among the free folk, and oneof five leaders who thought they could claim the title of King-beyond-The-Wall. Tormund was one of two (along with Styr, the Magnar ofThenn) who elected to follow Mance, the other three dying at Rayder’shand. Tormund brings with him a significant portion of Rayder’spower base, not just military but by his presence at Mance’s side,lending credence to the proposition that Rayder is indeed the Kingbeyond-The-Wall.981