Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Marching From the Fallen Star; Reavers of Garvfang

 Adapted From- The Star Tide

The Realm of Garvfang lays to the far north, in frozen seas - a realm of tundra, dense boreal forest, and endless snowy wastes.  The people of this land are hardy warriors, hardened by continual struggles against orcs, barbarians, and the land itself. Society here is militant and organized around the rule of a warrior king who rules with absolute authority. Garvfang is renowned for its axe-wielding warriors, the deadly reavers who man its fleets of ships. History still records when, in an age not long past, the Garvfang armada spread south - conquering the seas of the Gedan one by one and seizing Citadel Vilum as their own. Ultimately, a coalition of the free nations of the realm overcame the invading force, driving them back to the frozen north. Garvfang never fully recovered from the defeat and the current Warlord, Wulfkirk of Klakknes, dreams nightly of reclaiming his nation’s lost glory.

At the heart of Garvfang society is the figure of the warrior king, who rules with absolute authority over his subjects. The Realm is organized around a strict military hierarchy, with the king at its head and a network of lords, chieftains, and military commanders beneath him. The army is the backbone of the Garvfang state, with soldiers trained from a young age in the arts of war and equipped with the finest weapons and armor that the Realm can produce.

The Garvfangs are known throughout the realm for their prowess in battle, particularly their use of axes and their skill in naval warfare. The reavers who man the Garvfang fleets are some of the deadliest warriors on the high seas, feared and respected by friend and foe alike.

Despite their martial prowess, the Garvfangs are not without their weaknesses. Their harsh and authoritarian rule has led to resentment among some of their subjects, particularly those who do not share in the spoils of conquest and glory. The defeat at the hands of the free nations of the realm was a significant blow to the Garvfang psyche, and there are those who fear that the Warlord's dreams of reclaiming lost glory may lead his people into another disastrous conflict.

Recall Knowledge - (Society ) DC 25; Unspecific Lore DC 23; Specific Lore DC 20

Reavers of Garvfang    Faction 20


BLACK

FACTION

KINGDOM

GRANT CHARTER



The Garvfang Realm is a realm of harsh and unforgiving terrain, with a bitterly cold climate and inhospitable for much of the year. The people of Garvfang have adapted to this environment through their fierce resilience and the development of a martial culture that prizes strength, bravery, and discipline above all else.


Organization Benefits

Organization benefits are companions, equipment, and feats that become available by building your reputation with the realms of Garvfang.

Companions

Hirelings

Allies of the Warlord may request hired hands from the Reavers. Captains will commission hirelings to individuals with a liked reputation. These Companions are expected to be provided a weekly stipend depicted on the table and generally expect a share of the spoils from a successful mission.

Hireling

Traits

Level

Wage per Week

Beggar

Downtrodden

-1

12 GP

Commoner

Downtrodden

-1

12 GP

Servant

Laborer

-1

12 GP

Urchin

Downtrodden

-1

12 GP

Dockhand

Laborer

0

24 GP

Farmer

Laborer

0

24 GP

Bodyguard

Mercenary

1st

36 GP

Cultist

Mystic

1st

36 GP

Prisoner

Downtrodden

1st

36 GP

Navigator

Seafarer

2nd

63 GP

Pirate

Seafarer

2nd

63 GP

Bosun

Seafarer

3rd

108 GP

Harbormaster

Magistrates

3rd

108 GP

Jailer

Officer

3rd

108 GP

Noble

Courtiers

3rd

108 GP

Experts

Allies of the Warlord may request Experts from the faction. Captains will commission Experts to individuals with an Admired reputation. These Companions are expected to be provided a weekly stipend depicted on the table and generally expect a share of the spoils from a successful mission.


Expert

Traits

Level

Wage per Week

Beast Tamer

Performer

4th

180 GP

Bounty Hunter

Mercenary

4th

180 GP

Garvfang Cleric (False Priest)

Mystic

4th

180 GP

Palace Guard

Courtiers

4th

180 GP

Advisor

Courtiers

5th

300 GP

Despot

Villain

5th

300 GP

Executioner

Officer

6th

450 GP

Monster Hunter

Mercenary

6th

450 GP

Ship’s Captain

Seafarer

6th

450 GP

Spy

Courtiers

6th

450 GP

Assassin

Criminal

8th

800 GP

Boons of the Realm of Garvfang

These Boons represent feats and equipment characters can spend favor on as they build reputation with the Realm of Garvfang

Boon

Prerequisite

Reputation

Traits

Level

Cost

Uncommon Order Items


Liked

Equipment

1st

1 Favor

Order Hirelings


Admired

Companion

1st

1 Favor

Uncommon Order Formulae


Admired

Formula

1st

2 Favor

Uncommon Order Spells


Admired

Spell Access

1st

2 Favor

Expert Companions


Revered

Companion

5th

3 Favor

Enemies of the Warlord of Garvfang

The Reavers will expend greater resources to go after enemies based on how much venom those adversaries have earned. Disliked characters can expect up to Moderate encounters with Reaver Patrols when they travel in faction territory.  Hated characters can expect up to Severe encounters with Reaver Patrols when they travel in faction territory. The Realm will pursue Hunted foes across the frontier with up to Extreme encounters with Faction soldiers or bounty hunters.


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