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Subject: SUPPLEMENT: FHERO: Nubling Cavalry
Date: 27 Feb 1996 09:27:57 -0500
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Subject: FHERO: Nubling Cavalry
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NUBLINGS
The Nublings are a short, compact race of humanoids that resemble
cute and somewhat stocky human youngsters, roughly one meter in
height. They have a dense coat of curly, banded-golden hair; amber
or deep-emerald slitted eyes; heavy limbs; and large, four-digit
extremities. The head is very human in appearance, although the
eyes and diamond-shaped ears are larger than would be expected.
The tribes of Nublings constantly travel the rolling central
plains in small wood wagons. These compact vehicles are the product
of generations of Nubling craftsmen who have mastered every detail
of wagon building. The wooden sides are covered by bleached animal
hides, cunningly sewn together and dyed to provide camouflage. The
hides also serve as water carriers, providing fire protection when
punctured. When attacked, the wagons can be circled to form a
nearly impregnable laager, and the Nublings can move around the
ring through the sealed wagon tunnel to pick off their foe from
arrow slits.
The wagons are towed by Mastallions, a special hybrid of mastiff
and small plains horse. A Mastallion stands as tall at the shoulder
as the largest Nubling, and is more than strong enough to serve as
a mount. In addition to being reasonably intelligent, the
Mastallion share a special mental bond with their Nubling masters.
Each year the Nublings migrate between the alpine grasslands and
the warmer southern lowlands. They bring along their goats and
other domesticated animals to provide food, clothing, and other
useful items. The Nublings are also master traders, carrying all
manner of scarce goods across the dangerous plains.
The spiritual beliefs of the Nublings are based on the ring,
representing the circle of life, the seasons, and the ebb and flow
of daily events. The traditional greeting of the tribes has all
concerned locking hands to form a circle, then exchange words of
greeting, friendship, and good fortune.
The shamanistic magic of the Nublings is based on the circle,
formed by a ring of worshippers. Each tribe has a Wohma, the head
shaman, who has mastered the arts of the five circles. His temple
wagon unfolds to form a ring-shaped church, with the sacred altar
of stone being placed in the exact center. The wagons of the tribe
are then arranged around the temple to form a double ring.
Nublings, especially those of higher rank, wear an inordinate
amount of jewelry, often to the point of gaudiness. They especially
prefer ring-shaped ornaments, such as bracelets, earrings, finger
rings, etc. They wear little else in the way of garb, other than
that required to protect their modesty or ward against the
elements, the better to show off their finery.
For weaponry, tribal warriors favor a small crossbows, staff
sling, circlet mace, or a hilted lance. Their nimble fingers can
manufacture a very fine ring mail armor that is 5 DEF, and they
usually carry a round shield bearing a symbol of interlocking
circles. Mounted Mastallion patrols are usually seen ranging well
in advance of approaching Nubling tribal columns, searching out
potential threats or trade opportunities. The close link between
Nublings and their Mastallion make them effective cavalry, despite
their diminutive size.
TYPICAL NUBLING
Val Char Cost Val Char Cost
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9 STR 0 2 PD 0
12 DEX 6 3 ED 0
14 CON 8 3 SPD 8
10 BODY 0 5 REC 0
10 INT 0 30 END 1
15 EGO 10 20 STUN -2
16 PRE 6
12 COM 1
Cost Abilities END
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13 Shrinking (10pts), Persistent, Always On, (12.5kg, -2
to others Sight Perception, +2 CV, +3” KB)
10 Mind Link, any clan Mastiff
5 +1 PD/ED Damage Resistance -- Heavy Fur
3 +1 w/ Single Weapon of Choice
1 Familiarity with Single Weapon
7 Danger Sense, Linked to Mind Link (11-)
3 Trading (12-)
9 Combat Driving, Navigation, Riding (11-)
5 Stealth 11-
3 Language: Nubling (Native), Regional (Fluent)
Transport Familiarity: Wagon
AK: Plains
PS: Wagon Builder (8-)
ES: Climbing, Concealment, Conversation, Deduction,
Shadowing, Stealth
-2 -1" Running (5" Total)
-1 -1" Swimming (1" Total)
50+ Disadvantages
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10 Distinctive Features (Conceal with major effort)
5 Psych. Limitation: Afraid of being alone (Uncommon)
10 Psych. Limitation: Hate all felines (Uncommon, Strong)
-19 Creature Bonus
OCV: 4; DCV: 4; ECV: 5; Modifiers: +1; Phases: 4, 8, 12
Points = 38 + 56 = 94 = 44 + 50
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Bob [[i--bl--e] at [eskimo.com]]