My exploration of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea continues with one of the more iconic Barbarian characters ever.
Red Sonja of course comes with a Hyperborean pedigree. Though maybe not as much as say Conan, but Conan isn't a red head rocking a scalemail bikini either.
I went back to look over her builds for both Spellcraft & Swordplay as well as Barbarians of Lemuria. The intersection of both games could be best described as Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea.
I thought also that given the level maximums I'd raise her to 10th level.
Red Sonja of Hyrkania
Barbarian (Fighter): 10th Level
Race: Hyrkanian (similar to the Vikings)
Secondary Skill: Hunter/Trapper
Strength: 18*
Dexterity: 16*
Constitution: 17*
Intelligence: 12
Wisdom: 11
Charisma: 18
Casting Ability: 0
Fighting Ability: 10
Hit Points: 76
Alignment: Chaotic Good
AC: 4 (special scale mail)
Weapon Mastery: Sword, Battle Axe (2 attacks per round)
+2 bonus to all saves
I think it is a good build to be honest. A lot of the Barbarian powers/abilities work well with the concept as to be expected. I didn't list them all here; they are in the book.
Looking forward to seeing what else I can do with this game.
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Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes by BelleChere |
I went back to look over her builds for both Spellcraft & Swordplay as well as Barbarians of Lemuria. The intersection of both games could be best described as Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea.
I thought also that given the level maximums I'd raise her to 10th level.
Red Sonja of Hyrkania
Barbarian (Fighter): 10th Level
Race: Hyrkanian (similar to the Vikings)
Secondary Skill: Hunter/Trapper
Strength: 18*
Dexterity: 16*
Constitution: 17*
Intelligence: 12
Wisdom: 11
Charisma: 18
Casting Ability: 0
Fighting Ability: 10
Hit Points: 76
Alignment: Chaotic Good
AC: 4 (special scale mail)
Weapon Mastery: Sword, Battle Axe (2 attacks per round)
+2 bonus to all saves
I think it is a good build to be honest. A lot of the Barbarian powers/abilities work well with the concept as to be expected. I didn't list them all here; they are in the book.
Looking forward to seeing what else I can do with this game.