There wasn't a lesson for them to learn. Loki was just having some harmless fun with a couple of hapless mortals, he wasn't trying to teach them anything.
Of course while Loki did it for the lolz, Brun and Asrdid did spend a week and a half in each others shoes, that should effect them in someway. Heck Astrid is even teaching Brun how to defend herself.
I think Loki will give us a 'better' deceiving ability than the other abilities on offer, because he likes that kind of stuff. He's the Sly God, after all.
I think Loki will give us a 'better' deceiving ability than the other abilities on offer, because he likes that kind of stuff. He's the Sly God, after all.
I think Loki will give us a 'better' deceiving ability than the other abilities on offer, because he likes that kind of stuff. He's the Sly God, after all.
That is just the roll to determine Torvald's third childhood adventure.
[1] The Jarl of Adgir is visiting with his children.
[2] Investigating the rumours of a nearby seer.
[3] A tournament is being held for the youths of Torstenby.
[4] Running into trouble whilst exploring the countryside.
[5] Checking out an old burial mound.
[6] Escorting Sigrid as she collects materials.
That is just the roll to determine Torvald's third childhood adventure.
[1] The Jarl of Adgir is visiting with his children.
[2] Investigating the rumours of a nearby seer.
[3] A tournament is being held for the youths of Torstenby.
[4] Running into trouble whilst exploring the countryside.
[5] Checking out an old burial mound.
[6] Escorting Sigrid as she collects materials.
While I am disappointed we don't get a tournament arc, this honestly seems like it might end up being the most interesting option, depending one who we find.
[X] Deceiving a foe.
[2] Investigating the rumours of a nearby seer.
Your wyvern hatchling is midnight black with hints of deep blue while the wyvern that hatched from Astrid's egg is a sky-blue tinted with gold. Both have the same yellow cat-like eyes and otherwise look alike. It has been a while since both beasts crawled out of their eggs, but it is only now that they are old enough for you to begin training them.
"You still have another couple of winters before they're large enough to fight," says Bjorn Knightslayer, Father's most trusted huskarl and Astrid's father, "And neither of you will be riding them until your twentieth winter. And they'll be intensive to feed. You'll need to supply a lot of meat to them, which means having the silver to pay for it or being willing to let them hunt in the wilderness."
There is tension between Astrid and her father. Not as much as there used to be, but Bjorn Knightslayer still doesn't approve of her chosen path in life. He has accepted she has chosen to become a shieldmaiden, but his continued disagreement means that the rift between father and daughter remains, keeping from growing wider rather than healing it.
"We don't take animal companions to the same extent that the Christians do, but that doesn't mean we are without some of our own," continues Bjorn, "I have a Steelfang and as you know, she is powerful enough to bite through iron armour."
You nod your agreement as you think of Bjorn's dire wolf, having met her on more than one occasion. Each time, you found her to be rather cuddly and friendly, but even then, you could tell that she was as dangerous as any experienced warrior in your father's hird.
"Wyverns are inherently more dangerous than a dire wolf, but the basics are the same," says Bjorn, "Bond with them while they are young so they'll care for you and recognise their authority. Alternatively, you can attempt to bond with an adult beast, usually by helping them in a time of need, or by breaking them in with force. I don't recommend that last one and not just in the case of your wyverns.
"Normally, an animal companion is like a member of your hird, a fellow warrior you trust to fight by your side in battle. If that sort of animal companion is like a hirdsmen, then an animal companion broke to your will is like a thrall. They'll obey you out of fear and because their spirit has been broken. They aren't useless, but they are about as good as a thrall. A poor fighter if their spirit is broken or an untrustworthy one if their spirit remains intact."
"I understand," you say while Astrid nods her agreement.
"Good," says Bjorn gruffly, "I'll be the first to admit that I don't have any first hand experience raising wyverns, but I know how to raise an animal companion. I might not do the best job of raising them, but I can promise you that I'll do a passable one."
"I'll hold you to that, father," says Astrid and you wince at the pained look that flickers over Bjorn's face.
"Anyway," says Bjorn, clearly eager to move on, "The first stage is picking names for them. Each of you will need to come up with a name for your wyvern."
What does Torvald name his wyvern?
[ ] Write-in. Pick something that Torvald could reasonably think of.
What skills does Torvlad focus on? Pick two.
[ ] Swordsmanship. Focus on your sword lessons with your father.
[ ] Lightning Seidr. Continue learning to master the art of lightning seidr.
[ ] Thunder Seidr. You are descended from Thor and have the potential for Thunder Seidr.
[ ] Storm Seidr. You are descended from Thor and have the potential for Storm Seidr.
[ ] Deception Seidr. Leverage your Boon of Loki into learning Deception Seidr.
[ ] Enchantments (Runes). Learn how to imbue your runes with seidr.
[ ] Language (English). You will get Wulfwynn to teach you the words of her people.
[ ] Athletics. You like to play and race with the other kids.
[ ] Stealth. You can get around without being spotted by the older kids.
[ ] Persuasion. Keep at making friends with the other kids.
[ ] Deception. You can get away with more if you could lie better.
[ ] Intimidation. Father says that all real warriors need to be scary.
[ ] Blacksmithing. Learn how to make metal items with a forge and hammer.
[ ] Nature. There is a lot of dangerous stuff out there and knowing what is dangerous and what isn't is important.
[ ] Perception. Every warrior needs to keep an eye out, whether it is for enemies sneaking up on them or valuable loot to take.
Spend Prestige?
[ ] Write-in. See character sheet for unspent Prestige and upgrade costs.
Spend Piety?
[ ] Write-in. See character sheet for unspent Piety and upgrade costs.
Torvald Sigurdrsson (Age 14)
Unspent Prestige = 116
Unspent Piety = 64
Hit Points = 4
Hamingja (Fate) = 2
Bloodline = Descendent of Thor (Unlocks access to Lightning, Thunder and Storm magic. Provides a boost to all Lightning, Thunder and Storm magic. +2 to Strength. +1 Prestige per month & +1 Piety per month. You have red hair.) Kenning (Epithet) = None.
Hamr (Body) = 3 (100 Prestige to upgrade)
-Strength = 3 (5) (100 Prestige to upgrade)
-Constitution = 2 (60 Prestige to upgrade)
-Agility = 1 (30 Prestige to upgrade)
Hugr (Mind) = 2 (60 Piety to upgrade)
-Will = 1 (30 Piety to upgrade)
-Intellect = 3 (100 Piety to upgrade)
-Presence = 1 (30 Piety to upgrade)
Fylgia (Familiar) = Lynx. (Your spells and other magic are more potent and powerful)
Traits Stubborn. You have a raw determination that refuses to be beaten without a fight, no matter how long the odds. Gain Advantage on Will. -Tier 1. 500 Piety to upgrade. Clever. You are quick witted, just able to grasp and see things that elude most others, no matter how intelligent they are. Gain Advantage on Intellect.
-Tier 1. 500 Piety to upgrade. Lightning Blood. Lightning travels through your veins. Pass or win on a single Agility roll per Encounter or Fight.
-Tier 1. 500 Prestige to upgrade. Boon of Loki. The Jotunn Loki Laufeyjarson has granted you a boon, giving you an innate advantage to decisive others. Gain Advantage on Deception Checks.
-Tier 1. 500 Piety to upgrade.
Items of Note
Adamantine Sword of Swiftness (Excellent) = +3 to Attack rolls, Deals 7 Damage. Anti-Magic effect allows it to bypass weak magic and reduce moderate or stronger magic. Enchanted to grant a free additional attack for every attack made with targets having Disadvantage to defend against the additional attack.
Iron Helmet (Decent) = +1 to Defence Rolls, Blocks 1 Critical Hit
Gambeson (Decent) = +3 to Defence Rolls
Golden Armband of Fire Resistance (Excellent) = Reduces fire damage taken by 5.
Lightning Seidr Anti-Lightning Ward
-Level 1 = Reduce the next lightning damage taken within the hour by 3. Costs 1 Spell Point to cast.
-Level 2 = Reduce the next lightning damage taken within the next day by 3. Costs 2 Spell Points to cast. Lightning Bolt
-Level 1 = Deal 3 points of ranged lightning damage. Requires one free hand and 1 Spell Point to cast.
-Level 2 = Deal 5 points of ranged lightning damage. Requires one free hand and 2 Spell Points to cast.
-Level 3 = Deal 7 points of ranged lightning damage. Requires one free hand and 3 Spell Points to cast. Lightning Flash
-Level 1 = Blind a single target within line of sight for several seconds. Alternatively, use it to make a momentary burst of light. Costs 1 Spell Point to cast. Lightning Travel
-Level 1 = Travel to anywhere within your line of sight as a lightning bolt up to three chained teleportations. Costs 1 Spell Point to cast. Lightning Pull
-Level 1 = Use lightning to summon up to three holdable metal items within line of sight to you. Costs 1 Spell Point to cast.
Relationships Your Kin
High Chief Sigurdr Princess-Taker (6/10) = Your father and ruler of Torstensby.
Ingrid Goodwife (5/0) = Your mother.
Torsten Sigurdrsson (1/10) = Your older brother by three years and heir apparent to Torstensby.
Brunhildr Sigurdrsdottir (7/10) = Your older half-sister by two years.
Brandr Sigurdrsson (0/10) = Your older half-brother by six months.
Sigrid Sigurdrsdottir (6/10) = Your younger half-sister by one year.
Gunnar Sigurdrsson (-5/10) = Your younger half-brother by three years.
Torstensby
Wulfwynn Rosegarden (-2/10) = Your thrall.
Astrid Bjornsdottir (7/10) = Your childhood friend.
Thane Bjorn Knightslayer (2/10) = Your father's best friend and father of Astrid.
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Sorry about the shortness of this update combined with how long it took to write it. I had a bit of writer's block with it so I decided to keep it simple and focused on just the wyverns for now. I've been meaning to get back to your wyvern egg for a while now and now is as good a time as any.
Please point out any spelling or grammar mistakes that you spot. Please quote them in the thread and explain what you think is wrong so I know what you are referring to.
[X] Swordsmanship. Focus on your sword lessons with your father.
[X] Deception. You can get away with more if you could lie better.
We have a really nice sword, and our chosen boon is kinda just bad if we don't have some skill at lying. I definitely would've preferred shapeshifting, personally, but having grabbed the boon, we should get the skills to make use of it.
[X] Spend 100 Prestige on Hamr 4
[X] Spend 60 Piety on Hugr 3
In both cases, these are the best expenditures since they bump all three sub-stats, I think. Upping Agility would also be defensible (it's better value per Prestige, technically, than Hamr 4...30 points for a full 1/3 the benefit gained from spending 100), but we don't have the points to do both that and Hamr itself, and I'd rather do Hamr while we have the points (agility would be our next pickup thereafter). Meanwhile, upping Wis and Pre should definitely be done before upping Hugr again after this, but right now upping it directly is just flatly better (it costs the same and ups both of them plus Int).
I have no real insight or preference on Wyvern Names.
[X] Lightning Seidr. Continue learning to master the art of lightning seidr.
[X] Swordsmanship. Focus on your sword lessons with your father.
Deadman is right about being able to use the fancy sword we got, but iirc Advantage maths out to a bit over +3 on the Deception rolls, and currently we barely have better than than in our main combat skills, so I feel that we should focus on that
[X] Spend 100 Prestige on Hamr 4
[X] Spend 60 Piety on Hugr 3
Spending 10 more Prestige for +1 Str on top of these effects still seems better to me. Like, after Hamr 4 we definitely want to pursue at least Agility, but it seems like leaving a bunch of value on the table to not raise Hamr here.
