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Traits — Barbarian Cultural Traits

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Hârn's Barbarians

The forests and hills of Hârn are home to eighteen tribal nations with a total population of about 100,000.

More details can be found in the Hârn Barbarians supplement published by Columbia Games.

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The Adherent Trait

Some of Hârn's tribes worship their own gods; others worship the gods of the civilized Pantheon (sometimes under different names). Characters from these tribes get the Adherent trait for the appropriate god(s) as cultural traits.

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The Animistic Trait

Several Hârnic barbarian tribes are animistic. They believe that spirits dwell in all things-- trees, rocks, rivers, etc. Characters from these tribes get Animistic (Ct.) as a cultural trait instead of— or in addition to— Adherent.

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The Totem Trait

Many of Hârn's tribal nations practice totemism. Characters from these tribes get Totem (Ct.) as a cultural trait. At the time the character is generated, the specific totem animal should be chosen and indicated on the character sheet (e.g. Wolf Totem, Crab Totem, Stag Totem, etc.)

Cultural Traits for Hârn's Barbarians

Hârn's tribal nations can be assigned distinctive cultural traits, based on the descriptions provided in the Hârn Barbarians publication. Below are suggestions for each nation.

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Adaenum

As cultural traits, Adaenum characters get both the Adherent of Manaclir and Totem* traits. They also get 1-2 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Reverence for the Sea (Ct.)
• Fear of Witches (Ct.)
• Distrust of Outsiders (Ct.)

*Suggested totems include Gull, Crab, Seal, and Puffin.

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Anoa

As cultural traits, Anoan characters get Adherent of K'orr (Ilvir) as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Nomadic (Ct.)
• Fearful Reverence of Ivashu (Ct.)
• Attack from Behind (Ct.)
• Respect for Burial Places (Ct.)

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Bujoc

As cultural traits, Bujoc characters get the Totem* trait as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Taboo Against Metal Weapons (Ct.)
• Respect for the Sha Women (Ct.)
• Respect for the Land (Ct.)
• Sexual Openness (Ct.)

*Suggested totems for women include Crow, Frog, Fox, Kingfisher, Mountain Goat, Mouse, Owl, Squirrel, Vole, Wild Cat; suggested totems for men include Beaver, Eel, Fallow Deer, Perch, Pheasant, Rabbit, Roe Deer, Salmon, and Wild Pig.

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Chelni

As cultural traits, Chelni characters get either the Animistic or Adherent of Sarajin traits as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Not Strongly Religious (Ct.)
• Hatred of Lothrim & Elkall-Anuz (Ct.)
• Fanatical About Horses (Ct.)

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Chymak

As cultural traits, Chymak characters get both the Adherent of Kualthurlu and Totem* traits as well as 1-2 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Superstitious (Ct.)
• Fear of the Sindarin (Ct.)
• Follower of the Shrouded Walker (Ct.)

*Coastal animals are recommended for Chymak totems.

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Equani

As cultural traits, Equani characters get both Adherent of Equani/Kuboran/Urdu Gods and Animistic as well as 1-2 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Facial Branding (Ct.)
• War-Loving (Ct.)
• Admiration for the Shevrach (Ct.)
• Ancestor Worship (Ct.)
• Sacred Regard for Kiraz (Ct.)

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Gozyda

As cultural traits, Chymak characters get the Adherent of Oyinath trait as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Love of Folktales (Ct.)
• Respect for Spirits (Ct.)
• Cannibalistic (Ct.) (Ramali tribes only)
• Tolerant of Outsiders (Ct.) (Mimeyi tribes only)
• In Awe of the Sindarin (Ct.) (Domi tribes only)

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Hodiri

As cultural traits, Hodiri characters get the Godless trait as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Ambitious (Ct.)
• Fatalistic (Ct.)
• Honorable (Ct.)
• Love of Contests (Ct.)
• Pragmatic (Ct.)
• Scorn for Miracles & Magic (Ct.)

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Kabloqui

As cultural traits, Kabloqui characters get the Animistic trait as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Facial Branding (Ct.)
• Contempt for the Weak (Ct.)
• Hostile to Outsiders (even other Kabloqui) (Ct.)
• Few Taboos (Ct.)

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Kamaki

As cultural traits, Kamaki characters get the Adherent of Kamaki Gods trait. They also get 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Dark Complexion (Ct.)
• Respect for the Elders (Ct.)
• Strange Language (Ct.)
• Devotion to Brigyde (Ct.)

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Kath

As cultural traits, Kath characters get the Totem trait as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• No Sexual Prejudice (Ct.)
• Democratic (Ct.)
• A Bit Short (Ct.) (male characters only)
• Fair of Face and Voluptuous (Ct.) (female characters only)

*Suggested totems include Bear, Boar, Cougar, Eagle, Stag, and Wolf. Fox is not recommended as a totem, because of Kath beliefs about foxes.

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Kubora

As cultural traits, Kuboran characters get Adherent of Equani/Kuboran/Urdu Gods as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Facial Tattoos/Scarification (Ct.)
• Love of Debate & Argument (Ct.)
• Sharp Tongued (Ct. female characters only)
• Fear of Being Mocked by Women (Ct.; male characters only)

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Pagaelin

As cultural traits, Pagaelin characters get either Adherent of Saraen (Sarajin) or Adherent of the Walker (Naveh) as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Brutal (Ct.)
• Underhanded (Ct.)
• Suspicious (Ct.)
• Contempt for Women (Ct.)

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Solori

As cultural traits, Solori characters get Adherent of Matasum as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Short and Stocky (Ct.)
• Violent Code of Personal Honor (Ct.)
• Tenacious (Ct.)
• Contempt for Foreign Gods (Ct.)

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Taelda

As cultural traits, Taelda characters get Adherent of Cothllynn as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Respect for Healers (Ct.)
• Friendly to (Polite) Strangers (Ct.)
• Melt into the Woods (Ct.)
• Reverence of Tribal History (Ct.)

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Tulwyn

As cultural traits, Tulwyn characters get Adherent of Kekamar and Animistic as well as 1-2 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Honorable (Ct.)
• Polite (Ct.)
• Ruthless (Ct.)
• Hatred of Magic (Ct.)

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Urdu

As cultural traits, Urdu characters get Adherent of Equani/Kuboran/Urdu Gods as well as 2-3 (GM/group discretion) of the following:

• Facial Tattoos/Scarification (Ct.)
• Love of Gambling (Ct.)
• Ancestor Worship (Ct.)
• Reverence for "The Water of the Oath" (Ct.)

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Ymodi

As cultural traits, Ymodi characters get the Adherent of Wajok and Totem* traits, as well as 1-2 of the following

• Animistic (Ct.)
• Blunt (Ct.)
• Sacrosant Guest-Host Bonds (Ct.)
• Tolerant of Gargun (Ct.)

*Suggested totems include Bear, Eagle, Fox, Hare, Mountain Goat, Otter, Salmon, Cougar, and Wolf.

Page last updated on August 7, 2011.