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STRIFHE
VAN'KRADDAM
Level
11 - Human, Undead-Slayer (priest), Male
AC:
2 THACO: 10 (7/8)
Align:
TN, Hit Points: 93
Age:
35 Wt: 179 Ht: 6'
STR:
13 DEX: 16 CON: 18 INT: 8 WIS: 15 CHR: 11 COM: 8
Clothing/Gear:
Black embroidered robe, blood red tunic lined with golden trim, studded leather,
long-soft leather gloves made of muskrat fur, belt, a few pouches, thickened
chest guard, high hard boots, 9 inch dagger, war mace, spiked neck guard, shin
plates.
Special
Abilities:
Proficient with daggers, longswords, maces and warhammers. Deflection and massive
strike (as undead slayer). Strifhe has a special nac for sensing ambushes (surprise
attacks) and gains a +1 bonus to all surprise checks made against him. Special
Skill; Lich slayer. Cleric Spells: 5,4,4,3,2,1*
Special
Possessions:
Strifhe has acquired many magical items during his lifelong career as King Mas'Trom's
master gatesman. He often adorns his +3 studded leather and wields a large +3
war mace (redemption). He also possesses a +2 dagger, a potion of gaseous form,
a +1 warhammer and a few other minor magical items.
Personality:
Strifhe judges his fellow man with little compassion. He's hard to impress and
cares little for other peoples concerns. His charm and likable personality are
hard found, being buried deep within a soul of endless grief. His skill and
iron will are seldom matched, setting him apart from others which care to cross
his path.
Background:Originally
from Ros'Kildre, Strifhe spent his younger years helping local merchants unload
and reload supplies from wagons which flooded Ros'Kildre's town square. Once
he reached the age of 15, Strifhe had his mind set on becoming one of Ros'Kildre's
great town mages. He spent most of his time studying a few old books that were
accessible in the local librarium. Having completed his studies he often sought
to question the elder mages, hoping they might take an eager young lad under
their wing as an apprentice. Soon an old mage named Balkeen offered Strifhe
this opportunity and he began his long awaited dream.
A
year or so later Strifhe discovered his intellectual capacity would never allow
him to master such skills. Displeased with himself, yet still eager to better
his life, Strifhe bid his mother and father farewell and left for the capital
city of Lothromys. Once there, life became even more complicated. Starvation
was his next enemy to overcome. Strifhe soon fell in love with a young female
thief which offered him more than just a warm meal to fill his stomach. This
passionate relationship lead Strifhe astray once again, clouding his mind of
better judgment.
Not
more than a year later, Strifhe would fall victim to an ambush which tore his
beloved Lidia from him forever. A brutal attack which Strifhe would never recover.
The assailant's were powerful undead abominations which merciliously assaulted
the band of merchants Strifhe and Lidia were returning to town a part of. Knocked
unconscious from the encounter, Strifhe arose to find Lidia's lifeless body
beside him. From this day forward Strifhe vowed to expel all undead on sight,
but none so much as the Lich which took away not only his lover, but his compassion.
Strifhe
now had his mind set and none could steer him wrong. He found work within Castle
Ryuln's courtyard as a barrel maker, all while taking up holy practice within
the church of Lothromys. After many years of strict devotion, Strifhe was given
the opportunity as a Castle gatesman. The very same job at which he still tends
to today, but now maintains as the primary authority (master gatesman).
Occupation/Title:
Master Gatesman/ De'chanter of Lothromys
