Egill the Red

Egill the Red is often used as an example of the great Brytish heroes of modern times. Born in 1135 in Toatstath, he was the bastard son of a prostitute by one of the huscurls based there. At the age of 9 he was already larger and stronger than everyone else his age. He was also ugly, brutish and direct in his dealings with others and had few friends because of it.

In the spring of 1144 he killed another child after an argument over a ball game, stole a boat and fled out of the town. In his absence, he was declared outlaw. It was decided that since he wanted to act like an adult he had to take the responsibilies of one.

He was picked up by vikings from Jarnyland who were impressed by his ability to survive as long as he had, and by his strength. Five years later he returned to Toatstath to answer the charges against him, and demanded a duel to settle the matter with the father of the murdered child. He won, and slew his opponent.

At the age of 17 he took Aerndis Vickdotter (the 12 year old daughter of Leikny) first as a slave, then as his wife. That began a ten year feud with the Bloodwitch, but they eventually reached an understanding. Though Egill had many children by other women, none of them were considered legitimate.

Egill was a formidable warrior - considered one of the greatest in Brytish history. He carried the runic axe Foe Splitter and the shield Sword Bane.

Egill the Red

Male,

A huge Brytish warrior.

Size	Str	Hea	Agi	Dex	Per	Int	Emp	Wil		Soak	Move
6	8	6	6	7	4	4	2	6		18	21
Valour: 5; Ego: 5; Vengeance: 4; Luck: 5; Indulgence: 2; Lust: 2; Ferocity: 4

Skills

Talents: Ath-6; Awa-7; Bra-14; Cha-3; Gui-5; Sle-4; Ste-8; Thr-12;

Knowledges: Area lore (Bryteland)-5; Area lore (Coasts)-6; Area lore (Taneith)-3; Herb lore-2; Law-5; Religion (Brytish)-2; Rune lore-3; Speak Brytish-4; Speak Rornic-2; Speak Taneith-4;

Social: Etiquette-2; Intimidation-7; Politics-2;

Combat: Great weapon-12; Longshaft weapon-11; Single weapon-7; Tactics-9; Weapon and shield-12;

Viking: Boating-4; Navigation-6; Seamanship-7; Survival-5;

Other: Administration-2; First aid-3; Game-4; Heraldry-2; Hunting-2; Ride-3; Trade-3;

Techniques

Ambush [Stealth] (2) , Cleave [Great weapon] (2) , Great blow [Great weapon] (4) , Finishing blow [Great weapon] (6) , Close combat [Brawl] (2) , Out of reach [Brawl] (4) , Combat reflexes [Melee] (2) , Reflex dodge [Melee] (4) , Opportunity attack [Melee] (6) , Improved damage [Melee] (8) , Multiple attacks [Melee] (10) , Dirty fighting [Brawl] (4) , Greater range [Throw] (2) , Hard to kill [Brawl] (2) , Ignore pain [Brawl] (4) , Tough [Brawl] (6) , Master of fighting [Brawl] (10) , Mounted combat [Ride] (2) , Shield wall [Weapon and shield] (2) , Shielded attack [Weapon and shield] (4) , Reliable defence [Weapon and shield] (6) , Spear catching [Throw] (2) , Spearman [Longshaft weapon] (2) , Spear wall [Longshaft weapon] (4) , Surprise attack [Tactics] (2) , Tactical move [Tactics] (4)

Advantages

Large (+3) , Reserves of strength (+1) , Fit (+1) , Clumsy (-1) , Ugly (-3) , Voracious appetite (-1)

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