Brandlehorn Twoleaf Male Centaur Ranger 4, AL CG Stats: Str 22, Dex 22, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 10, Armor Class 23 (-1 size, +5 armor, +3 natural, +6 Dex), 84 Hit Points. Saves: Fort +9, Ref +14, Will +6. Attacks: Halberd +14/+9 (2d8+11) and 2 hooves +9 (1d6+3 damage) or composite longbow +14/+9 (2d6+6 damage, crit 20/x3, range 150'). Skills (ranks/bonus): Knowledge (nature) 5/+5, Jump 5/+19, Listen 5/+6, Move Silently 3/+9, Spot 5/+6, Survival 11/+12, Tumble 1/+9. Languages: Common, Sylvan, Elven. Feats: Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Spirited Charge*. Move: 50". Space/Reach: 10 feet/5 feet Racial Abilities: Large-size (no extra reach), 60' darkvision, +2 natural armor, natural attacks (2 hooves). Class Abilities: Favored Enemy [Humanoid (Orc) +2], Track, wild empathy, Rapid Shot, Endurance, animal companion. Spells (1): longstrider. Caster level 2nd. Equipment: "Shynael" - +2 large-size mighty (+4 Str bonus) composite longbow (+40' to range increment, true strike 3/day, creates nonmagical arrows), +2 large-size halberd, heavy lance, +1 mithral chain shirt, horseshoes of the zephyr. * As per Races of Faerun, Centaurs ignore the prerequisites for Spirited Charge and Trample. Animal Companion: "Hoot"; Medium Animal (Owl), HD 1d8; hp 4; Init +3; Spd 40 ft. (fly); AC 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural); Atk Talons +5 melee (1d4-3); SQ Low-light vision; AL N; SV Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2; Str 4, Dex 17, Con 110, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4; Skills - Listen +14, Move Silently +17, Spot +6 (+14 in shadowy illumination); Feats - Weapon Finesse. Background: Brandelhorn is from the High Forest. He grew up as the second son of his family. The Clan chief was his father, but because of his older brother he was never destined to become chief himself. Then, about 10 years ago, he was forced to grow up fast when orcs invaded thier homelands. He was taught to fight and sent unto the battlefield at the age of 15. The orcs were slow, stupid and uncoordinated and were therefore easy to beat back for many years. Additionally, the Clan would fall back and avoid many conflicts by simply giving up the land to the orcs. Not always was battle the best alternative his father would say, as the Clan was small, just 84 members, and the attrition would surely destroy them. However, as time passed the orcs moved closer and closer to the sacred groves of Skerrit. At last the Strongbow Clan, aided by several other Clans including the Red Hunters (the largest Clan in High Forest) decided to stop the orcs once and for all. Making a front just a mere mile outside of the sacred groves the battle ensued. Many centaurs and orcs alike fell in battle but over the years the orcs had become stronger and more coordinated and the battle turned to thier favor. Eventually the call was sounded for retreat. Brandelhorn, with most of his Clan lying dead around him paused to pick up Shynael from his father's dead hands before fleeing, a move that almost cost him his life. An orc managed to cleave him with his greataxe just as he was picking the bow off the ground. Still unsure how, Brandelhorn managed to fell the orc and escape with his life and the bow. In his wounded state he became disoriented and just ran and ran until he finally collapsed. A local woodsman and trapper happened upon him. Seeing his condition he knew he would have to get help soon and took him to the local temple of Torm in the nearby village of Woodhill. There he was mended back to health by the Cleric and has stayed unsure of what to do next. What is left of his Clan is scattered with no homeland to return to, his father is dead, his mother and brother's statuses unknown. He does know that he will someday need to return to determine thier fates though he fears what he may discover. He also knows that the bow he carries, Shynael, the symbol of his Clan, must also be returned to his people, either to his brother's hands if he still lives, or in his own as the new Clan chief, assuming there is even a Clan left to lead. First, however, he must pay the debt that these....humans ....have placed upon him through their kindness. Only then will he feel free to return to what remains of his homelands and his Clan. Recent History: Brandlehorn eventually discovered that much of his clan had been captured by orcs and ogres...including his father, who survived near-fatal wounds but lost his right arm in the process. After freeing his kinsmen, the pull to return to the Clan was strong. Brandlehorn eventually left to take over leadership of the Clan, and remains their leader to this day. © 2003 Casey McGirt Home