centaur

A species of half-deer faerie folk that historically keep to themselves in small clans, deep within hidden gullies and secret forest glades. In modern times, centaurs have a reputation for warlike behavior, but this is merely a result of a small minority of aggressive clans interacting with travelers. In fact, most centaurs are welcoming merrymakers that love nothing more than singing and dancing until the wee hours of night.

Names: Ruella, Trodder, Shandrina, Gartag

abilities

Trample

Once every Combat, may attack 1d4+1 Close targets.

Dance Battle (C)

During Parley, a centaur may invoke a dance battle, in which the two opposing sides must perform a “clopping” routine in front of a judge. There are 3 rounds that test Nimbleness, Athletics, and Charm, respectively. The loser must accept the negotiation terms or face war. Centaurs may roll with Advantage during one of the rounds.

vulnerabilities

Ranged weapons inflict +2 Dread against centaurs.

social

Mass tree-felling during the Dungeon Era displaced many centaurs who became bitter, angry creatures that despise intruders. These centaurs are uptight and aloof, if not hostile to outsiders. They are highly serious and treat all conversations as war diplomacy. On the other side of the spectrum are the more numerous, but less visible, centaurs of a more merry disposition. They may even cautiously welcome outsiders to partake in their merriment. One custom shared by all centaurs is that they settle non-violent conflicts by engaging in highly competitive dance battles, in a magnificent display of tapping and clopping.

combat

As naturally born cavalry, centaurs form battle lines and charge their enemies, while archers rain volleys from behind. In melee, they trample, kick and buck, in an effort to corral their opponents and surround them. Others use their surroundings to hide and strike with bows from cover.

defeat

Centaurs usually yield if Defeated. Even the grimmest, most dastardly centaur may display honor in defeat.

victory

Centaurs take prisoners and conduct trials that often include Dance Battles. Should the prisoner be deemed innocent, they are released in friendship. But if deemed guilty, they are imprisoned or banished to perilous lands.