Rohirrim Soldier Sub-Setting
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This Sub-setting is a modification of the official Soldier Sub-setting presented in the Character Burner. A number of additions, modifications, and changes have been made to adapt the sub-setting for the Rohirrim Culture presented in the Lord of the Rings. Changes as noted below.
Lifepaths Removed
The following lifepaths have been removed from the Soldier Sub-setting.
- Musician
- Crossbowman
- Sailor
- Footsoldier
- Calvaryman
- Atillator
- Chaplain
- Engineer
- Wizard of War
- Captain
Lifepaths Kept
The following lifepaths have been kept with no change. These lifepaths may be found in the Character Burner (Revised) in the Kingdoms of Man chapter.
- Runner
- Archer
- Herald
- Bannerman
- Sergeant
- Veteran
- Apprentice
- Journeyman
- Armorer
- Quartermaster
Lifepaths Added
These lifepaths have been added to the Soldier Sub-setting for use with the Rohirrim Cultural Setting. Traits and Skills that are not listed in the Character Burner may be found in the Traits Section of the Burning Wheel Wiki. Some of these lifepaths replace lifepaths listed as 'removed' above.
| Lifepath | Time | Res | Stat | Leads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Sounder | 3 yrs | 4 | +1M | Peasant, Village, Exile, Servitude |
| Skills: 4 pts: Horn, Conspicuous, Riding | ||||
| Traits: 1 pts | ||||
| Replaces: Musician | ||||
| Spearmaker | 5 yrs | 12 | +1P | Peasant, Village, Exile |
| Skills: 6 pts: Spearmaking, Carving, Drinking, Mending, Wood-wise, Shield Making | ||||
| Traits: 1 pts | ||||
| Replaces: Atillator | ||||
| Requirements/Prerequiste: Apprentice | ||||
| Shield Bearer | 3 yrs | 5 | +1P | Peasant, Village, Exile |
| Skills: 8 pts: Soldiering, Sword, Shield Training, Brawling, Foraging, Hold-Wise, Drinking, Fortifications | ||||
| Traits: 2 pts: Mind Numbing Work, Heavy Drinker | ||||
| Replaces: Footsoldier | ||||
| Requirements/Prerequiste: One previous Soldier lifepath or any Sergeant lifepath | ||||
| Spearman | 4 yrs | 6 | +1P | Peasant, Village, Exile |
| Skills: 8 pts: Spear, Soldiering, Formation Fighting, Fire Building, Foraging, Field Dressing, Road-Wise, Armor Training | ||||
| Traits: 1 pt: Disciplined | ||||
| Replaces: Footsoldier | ||||
| Requirements/Prerequiste: One previous Soldier lifepath or any Sergeant lifepath | ||||
| Rider | 4 yrs | 14 | +1P | Noble, Court, Exile |
| Skills: 10 pts: Riding, Mounted Combat, Spear, Sword, Horse-wise, Field Dressing, Javelin, Armor training, Skirmish Tactics, List Deeds | ||||
| Traits: 1 pt: Impulsive, Suspicious of Outsiders | ||||
| Replaces: Calvaryman | ||||
| Requirements/Prerequiste: Squire, Mearas Groom, Shield Bearer, or Spearman | ||||
| Heavy Calvary | 5 yrs | 18 | +1P | Village, Peasant, Exile |
| Skills: 6 pts: Armor Training, Formation Fighting (Mounted), Intimidation, Tactics, Campaign-Wise | ||||
| Traits: 2 pts: Arrogant, Fearless, War Cry | ||||
| Requirements/Prerequiste: Rider | ||||
| Engineer | 5 yrs | 12 | +1P/M | Village, Peasant, Exile |
| Skills: 6 pts: Fortification, Engineer, Supply-wise, Fire Building, Mason | ||||
| Traits: 2 pts: Stoic, Hard Headed | ||||
| Replaces: Engineer (the Rohirrim Engineer is less focused on science, and more focused on "experience" | ||||
| Requirements/Prerequiste: Journeyman, 2xLaborer LP, or two soldier lifepaths | ||||
| Marshal | 6 yrs | 25 | +1M, +1P | Noble, Court |
| Skills: 9 pts: Command, Oratory, Strategy, Tactics, Border-Wise, Conspicuous, Soldier-Wise, Traditional Law | ||||
| Traits: 2 pts: Sworn to the Mark, Suspicious, Savvy | ||||
| Replaces: Captain | ||||
| Requirements/Prerequiste: Spear-Captain, Heavy Calvary, Lord, or Prince of the Mark | ||||
