Patrons of the Old World I
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atrons of the Old World I
Steeped in subterfuge¸ machinations and kingdom building¸ stepping into the Old World is no task for the fainthearted - even with an esteemed mentor to guide you across the Reikland's rough terrain - there's no guarantee that some might lead you down a dark alley. Amidst the daily struggle for survival¸ some remarkable¸ resilient¸ and deeply ambitious individuals rise above quotidian concerns to reach for something great. Passionate diplomats¸ insightful investigators and renowned performers - all strive for far more than mere survival. These powerful and charismatic patrons just need a bit of assistance to achieve it. Full of incredible knowledge and useful information¸ these patrons might prove invaluable to your party¸ but in a grim and perilous world¸ just who can you trust?
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Patrons of the Old World details four unique NPCs¸ each with their own string of plot hooks and an ultimate goal for Characters to aid - or hinder - them in achieving. Though tied to specific locations in the Old World¸ each may be dropped into an ongoing campaign anywhere in the Empire. Each NPC makes an excellent patron for a group of adventurers¸ providing several hooks to inspire GMs in creating a series of linked adventures that conclude in the finale with a lasting impact on the Characters' lives - if not the Empire at large.
Patrons of the Old World includes:
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Scealleah 'Shelley' Thorncobble: A cunning investigator desperate to shout from the rooftops the most insidious taboo of the Empire - that a species of loathsome ratmen gnaws at the very roots of the Old World. Shelley would have the attention of the great and the powerful¸ but has she already drawn less welcome interest?
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Farforian Whiteshore: The longest serving Elf diplomat to the Empire¸ some say that Farforian has grown bored of diplomacy. He sends any Asur who happens by on often sensitive diplomatic errands in his stead¸ often to mixed result. But Farforian is subtle¸ and there are hidden depths to the Elf's machinations - and to Farforian himself.
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Nayadaryn 'Bonemonger' Frostweald: Orphaned and set adrift in the world¸ the Eonir Nayadaryn Forstweald seeks to recover the pilfered ancient relics of Elves. In doing so¸ Nayadaryn has taken on the moniker of The Bonemonge r¸ and with it built a criminal empire to rival any in the Old World.
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Guttra Morbinssniz: A talented actress and enthusiastic bon vivant ¸ one tryst too many saw Guttra spill blood that was all too real. To escape the ire of her enemies Guttra fell in with one Jaan van de Kuypers¸ purportedly the richest man in the Old World. Guttra chafes beneath the yoke of servitude¸ and in pursuit of her freedom she may set all of Marienburg alight.