Jump to content

Aldrans dead Uncle Borin Frostbeard: Difference between revisions

From greyhawk
← Older edit
VisualWikitext
mNo edit summary
No edit summary
 
(9 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
<includeonly>{{Special:Whatlinkshere/{{PAGENAME}}}}</includeonly>
{{NPC
<noinclude>
|title = Chieftan of the Frost Barbarian clan
Variation of the typical Dungeons & Dragons 5E NPC template from the Dungeon Master Guide (DMG) further adapted from Rodney Thompson's Lords of Chaos Campaign Session Prep notes found at: https://www.enworld.org/threads/by-popular-request-rodney-thompsons-session-prep-examples.662847/page-2
|image = [[File:BorinFrostbeard.jpg|border|thumb|Borin Frostbeard]]
</noinclude>
|campaign = Corsairs
 
|name = Borin Frostbeard, Aldran's deceased uncle, was a respected chieftain of the Frost Barbarian clan. Though wise, he carried a thirst for battle that served his clan well. His spirit now offers guidance to Aldran.
<div style="background-color: #DDD2; border: 1px solid #5556; padding: 0.6em; text-align: left;">
|alignment = Lawful Neutral (in life), Spirit (now)  
 
|appearance = A towering figure with a thick, frost-rimed beard and piercing blue eyes. Wears furs and the scars of many battles. Now appears as a translucent, spectral figure.  
== Uncle Borin Frostbeard ==
|voice_mannerisms = Speaks with a booming, authoritative voice, softened by affection for Aldran. Often gestures with a spectral hand, as if holding an axe. A hint of bloodlust lingers in his tone when recalling battles.  
[[File:BorinFrostbeard.jpg|200px|right]]
|ideal = Clan and Honor  
 
|flaw = Prone to bloodlust in battle, sometimes clouding his judgment.  
Borin, Aldran's deceased uncle, was a respected chieftain of the Frost Barbarian clan. Though wise, he carried a thirst for battle that served his clan well. His spirit now offers guidance to Aldran.
|bond = Aldran and the Frost Barbarian clan.  
 
'''Name:''' Borin Frostbeard<br>
'''Alignment:''' Lawful Neutral (in life), Spirit (now)<br>
'''Appearance:''' A towering figure with a thick, frost-rimed beard and piercing blue eyes. Wears furs and the scars of many battles. Now appears as a translucent, spectral figure.<br>
'''Voice/Mannerisms:''' Speaks with a booming, authoritative voice, softened by affection for Aldran. Often gestures with a spectral hand, as if holding an axe. A hint of bloodlust lingers in his tone when recalling battles.<br>
'''Ideal:''' Clan and Honor<br>
'''Flaw:''' Prone to bloodlust in battle, sometimes clouding his judgment.<br>
'''Bond:''' Aldran and the Frost Barbarian clan.<br>


<noinclude>
<noinclude>
Ability scores and combat statistics are best left on the NPC's main page and not included in Session or Session Prep for ease of reading.
|ability_scores = STR 18, DEX 14, CON 16, INT 10, WIS 15, CHA 12  
<hr>
|skills = Athletics +7, Intimidation +5, Survival +5, Perception +5  
'''Ability Scores:''' STR 18, DEX 14, CON 16, INT 10, WIS 15, CHA 12<br>
|condition_immunities = Charmed, Frightened, Exhaustion (as a Spirit)  
'''Skills:''' Athletics +7, Intimidation +5, Survival +5, Perception +5<br>
|damage_immunities = Cold, Necrotic (as a Spirit)  
'''Condition Immunities:''' Charmed, Frightened, Exhaustion (as a Spirit)<br>
|challenge_rating = 6 (in life), Varies (as a Spirit)  
'''Damage Immunities:''' Cold, Necrotic (as a Spirit)<br>
|senses = Passive Perception 15, Darkvision 60ft  
'''Challenge Rating:''' 6 (in life), Varies (as a Spirit)<br>
|languages = Common, Giant  
'''Senses:''' Passive Perception 15, Darkvision 60ft<br>
|equipment = (In life) Greataxe, Furs, Clan Totem.  
'''Languages:''' Common, Giant<br>
'''Equipment:''' (In life) Greataxe, Furs, Clan Totem.<br>
</noinclude>
</noinclude>
}}


</div>
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+ style="text-align = center; font-size = 1.16em; font-weight = bold;" | Aldran's Dead Uncle's Advice
<noinclude>
|-
Make sure to fill in the [Category:Campaign Name] parameter when creating the NPC so it's easier to discover.
! Roll !! Spirit Advice (Uncle's Words) !! Interpretation (Uncle's Tone)
</noinclude>
|-
 
| 1 || "Aldran, seek the stillness, lad. Find yer center." || (Patient, slightly gruff) "You're too wound up. Quiet your mind, listen to what's inside, not just the noise around you."
<includeonly>
|-
[[Category:NPC]]
| 2 || "Follow the whispers, Aldran. Even the faintest ones." || (Knowing, conspiratorial) "Don't dismiss the little things, the gut feelings. They're often the truest."
[[Category:DM Info]]
|-
</includeonly>
| 3 || "Embrace the shadow, Aldran. Don't run from it." || (Stern, but caring) "We all have dark parts. Ignoring them won't make 'em go away. Face 'em, learn from 'em."
 
|-
<noinclude>
| 4 || "Nurture the flame, Aldran. Keep it burnin'." || (Encouraging, warm) "Don't let your passions die out. Fan the embers, find what makes you truly happy."
<templatedata>
|-
{
| 5 || "The river flows, Aldran. Don't fight the current." || (Wise, resigned) "Things change, whether we like it or not. Go with it, adapt. You'll only exhaust yourself swimmin' against the tide."
    "params": {
|-
        "title": {
| 6 || "Roots and branches, Aldran. Remember where you come from, but reach for the sky." || (Proud, nostalgic) "Don't forget your family, your heritage. But don't let it hold you back either. Grow, Aldran, grow."
            "type": "string",
|-
            "suggested": true,
| 7 || "The veil thins, Aldran. Be watchful." || (Warning, concerned) "Things ain't always what they seem. Pay attention to the signs, the unseen. You might be seein' more than most."
            "label": "NPC title",
|-
            "example": "Chieftain of the Frost Clan",
| 8 || "The mirror reflects, Aldran. Look deep." || (Direct, challenging) "Your actions have consequences, lad. Be honest with yourself about who you are, and what you're doin'."
            "suggestedvalues": [
|-
                "Chieftain",
| 9 || "The gathering storm, Aldran. Prepare yourself." || (Serious, urgent) "Trouble's comin'. Get ready, be strong. You'll need all your wits about you."
                "Spirit Guide"
|-
            ],
| 10 || "The golden dawn, Aldran. There's light ahead." || (Hopeful, reassuring) "Even in the darkest times, there's always hope. Keep your chin up, things will get better."
            "default": "Uncle Borin Frostbeard"
|}
        },
        "name": {
            "type": "wiki-page-name",
            "required": true,
            "default": "Borin Frostbeard"
        },
        "alignment": {
            "suggestedvalues": [
                "Lawful Good",
                "Neutral Good",
                "Chaotic Good",
                "Lawful Neutral",
                "Neutral",
                "Chaotic Neutral",
                "Lawful Evil",
                "Neutral Evil",
                "Chaotic Evil",
                "Spirit"
            ],
            "suggested": true,
            "default": "Lawful Neutral, Spirit"
        },
        "appearance": {},
        "voice/mannerisms": {
            "suggested": true
        },
        "ideal": {
            "type": "string",
            "suggested": true,
            "default": "Clan and Honor"
        },
        "flaw": {
            "type": "string",
            "suggested": true,
            "default": "Prone to bloodlust in battle, sometimes clouding his judgment."
        },
        "bond": {
            "type": "string",
            "suggested": true,
            "default": "Aldran and the Frost Barbarian clan."
        },
        "image": {
            "type": "string",
            "default": "[[File:BorinFrostbeard.jpg|200px|right]]"
        },
        "info": {
            "description": "A brief description of Borin and his role.",
            "type": "string",
            "suggested": true,
            "default": "Borin, Aldran's deceased uncle, was a respected chieftain of the Frost Barbarian clan. Though wise, he carried a thirst for battle that served his clan well. His spirit now offers guidance to Aldran."
        },
        "ability scores": {
            "type": "string",
            "label": "Ability Scores",
            "description": "The NPC's ability scores (e.g., STR 15, DEX 12, CON 14, INT 10, WIS 8, CHA 16).",
            "default": "STR 18, DEX 14, CON 16, INT 10, WIS 15, CHA 12"
        },
        "skills": {},
        "condition immunities": {},
        "damage immunities": {
            "type": "string",
            "suggestedvalues": [
                "Poison",
                "Cold",
                "Necrotic"
            ],
            "default": "Cold, Necrotic (as a Spirit)"
        },
        "cr": {},
        "senses": {},
        "languages": {
            "suggestedvalues": [
                "Common",
                "Giant"
            ],
            "default": "Common, Giant"
        },
        "equipment": {}
    },
    "description": "Non Player Character (NPC) information sheet",
    "paramOrder": [
        "title",
        "image",
        "info",
        "name",
        "alignment",
        "appearance",
        "voice/mannerisms",
        "ideal",
        "flaw",
        "bond",
        "ability scores",
        "skills",
        "condition immunities",
        "damage immunities",
        "cr",
        "senses",
        "languages",
        "equipment"
    ]
}
</templatedata>
</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 21:29, 23 March 2025

Borin Frostbeard

Chieftan of the Frost Barbarian clan[edit source]

Name: Borin Frostbeard, Aldran's deceased uncle, was a respected chieftain of the Frost Barbarian clan. Though wise, he carried a thirst for battle that served his clan well. His spirit now offers guidance to Aldran.
Campaign: Corsairs
Alignment: Lawful Neutral (in life), Spirit (now)
Appearance: A towering figure with a thick, frost-rimed beard and piercing blue eyes. Wears furs and the scars of many battles. Now appears as a translucent, spectral figure.
Voice/Mannerisms: Speaks with a booming, authoritative voice, softened by affection for Aldran. Often gestures with a spectral hand, as if holding an axe. A hint of bloodlust lingers in his tone when recalling battles.
Ideal: Clan and Honor
Flaw: Prone to bloodlust in battle, sometimes clouding his judgment.
Bond: Aldran and the Frost Barbarian clan.
Info:

Ability Scores: STR 18, DEX 14, CON 16, INT 10, WIS 15, CHA 12
Skills: Athletics +7, Intimidation +5, Survival +5, Perception +5
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Exhaustion (as a Spirit)
Damage Immunities: Cold, Necrotic (as a Spirit)
Challenge Rating:
Senses: Passive Perception 15, Darkvision 60ft
Languages: Common, Giant
Equipment: (In life) Greataxe, Furs, Clan Totem.



Aldran's Dead Uncle's Advice
Roll Spirit Advice (Uncle's Words) Interpretation (Uncle's Tone)
1 "Aldran, seek the stillness, lad. Find yer center." (Patient, slightly gruff) "You're too wound up. Quiet your mind, listen to what's inside, not just the noise around you."
2 "Follow the whispers, Aldran. Even the faintest ones." (Knowing, conspiratorial) "Don't dismiss the little things, the gut feelings. They're often the truest."
3 "Embrace the shadow, Aldran. Don't run from it." (Stern, but caring) "We all have dark parts. Ignoring them won't make 'em go away. Face 'em, learn from 'em."
4 "Nurture the flame, Aldran. Keep it burnin'." (Encouraging, warm) "Don't let your passions die out. Fan the embers, find what makes you truly happy."
5 "The river flows, Aldran. Don't fight the current." (Wise, resigned) "Things change, whether we like it or not. Go with it, adapt. You'll only exhaust yourself swimmin' against the tide."
6 "Roots and branches, Aldran. Remember where you come from, but reach for the sky." (Proud, nostalgic) "Don't forget your family, your heritage. But don't let it hold you back either. Grow, Aldran, grow."
7 "The veil thins, Aldran. Be watchful." (Warning, concerned) "Things ain't always what they seem. Pay attention to the signs, the unseen. You might be seein' more than most."
8 "The mirror reflects, Aldran. Look deep." (Direct, challenging) "Your actions have consequences, lad. Be honest with yourself about who you are, and what you're doin'."
9 "The gathering storm, Aldran. Prepare yourself." (Serious, urgent) "Trouble's comin'. Get ready, be strong. You'll need all your wits about you."
10 "The golden dawn, Aldran. There's light ahead." (Hopeful, reassuring) "Even in the darkest times, there's always hope. Keep your chin up, things will get better."
Retrieved from "https://www.bonemarch.org/wiki/index.php?title=Aldrans_dead_Uncle_Borin_Frostbeard&oldid=3321"