Denizens: Barbarians
Civilization Is for the Weak Orderly farms and towns can provide you with ale¸ but they also create structure that crushes the spirit¸ replacing righteous rage and self-reliance with ridiculous manners and clothing that'll get you killed in the real world. Come the next dark age¸ when dragons darken the skies¸ demons wander the frozen wastes¸ and the cities are in ruins¸ those fancy bards and elf princes will look to the folk they called "barbarians" to defend them. And maybe you'll help -- if they saved you the last of the ale! GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: Barbarians is the first in a series of GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens guides to the delving professions. It details the crude¸ angry¸ oversized¸ and surprisingly complex world of barbarians¸ including: Variant templates. The basic barbarian is an all-round survivor¸ but the savage lands have their share of heroes who are more warriors than outdoorsmen¸ or vice versa -- not to mention those who wield the terrifying power of Rage. Lenses. Play even more to type as a sea raider or a berserker¸ or by eschewing armor in favor of raw grit. Or play against type just to be ornery... not all of your kind are giants¸ and some are actually refined (ale is really nice) and even learn the ways of other professions. Power-ups. Get bigger¸ tougher¸ stronger¸ and angrier as you adventure. Choose from a long list of options¸ including 20 perks¸ more than a dozen barbaric feats¸ animal companions¸ and the all-new power of Rage with its mighty shouts and skinchanging abilities. Show those pansy spellcasters the screaming war-face of true power! Gear. Dine on mountain rations and rageahol¸ smear yourself with war paint¸ snatch up truly huge weapons¸ and lay waste to your enemies. Discover just how effective crudeness can be¸ and learn of storied tribal relics to quest after. And more! Extensive customization advice¸ alternative wildcard skills¸ thoughts on getting the most from Outdoorsman¸ new combat maneuvers¸ special modifiers for your abilities... barbarians are capable above all else. When fast-talking cityfolk¸ dishonorable magic-users¸ and cowards in shining armor make you want to snap off a stalactite and pound some enemies into the ground¸ GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: Barbarians is your go-to guide!