World That Needs Heroes: Vanguard Academy: Continuum

[JackGiantkiller]

Beowulf Reborn

Power Level: 10 (150 power points)

Abilities: STR 30(+10) DEX 16(+3) CON 30(+10) INT 14(+2) WIS 14(+2) CHA 16(+3)

Skills: Climb 10 (+20), Diplomacy 5 (+8), Intimidate 10 (+13), Knowledge (Arcane Lore) 1 (+3), Knowledge (Current Events) 5 (+7), Knowledge (Popular Culture) 5 (+7), Language (Norse), Perform (Oratory) 5 (+8), Sense Motive 5 (+7), Survival 8 (+10), Swim 10 (+20)

Feats: All-Out Attack, Attack Focus (Melee), Endurance, Environmental Adaptation (Underwater), Fearless, Improved Critical (wrestling), Improved Grab, Improved Grapple,Improved Pin, Luck 3, Power Attack, Startle

Powers:
Device (easy to lose) 2, Device (hard to lose) 3,
Speed 2
AP-Leaping 2,
AP-Swimming 2
Super-Strength 5

Combat: Attack +6 Melee +7 Defense 17 (Flat-footed: 13) Initiative +3
Grapple: +21 (Attack - +6,Strength - +10,Size - +0, Super-Strength +5)

Saves: Toughness +13(+10) Fortitude +10 Reflex +3 Willpower +2

Lifting: 25 tons
Devices:
Dwarf Mail (Hard to Lose):
Protection 3
Impervious Toughness 10
Immunity 2 (Critical Hits)
Giant's sword (Easy to Lose):
Strike 3 (E:Penetrating;PF:Affects Insubstantial,Affects creatures immune to mortal weapons,Incurable,Mighty)

Cost Summary:
Ability 60 + Skills 18 (70 Ranks) + Feats 14 + Powers 32 + Combat 26 + Saves 0 = 150 / 150

Size: Medium
Description:


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This is Beowulf, reborn into Modern Sweden at the height of his strength. He awakens in the depths of the cave where he slew the dragon at the end of his life. Hew as an old man, then, and glad to die in valorous battle against a foe of his people. Now he stands, alive, returned to Midgard either by the White Christ his people were turning to in his lifetime…or by the hand of Odin, returned from Valhalla, the reward he justly deserved. He has no memory of his time dead, and knows not why he has returned. Also, at start, he speaks no modern tongue and has no knowledge of the modern world. Not to mention he has the moral outlook of an 8th to 10th century Geatish Prince and warlord. Somewhat different than today. Will he be hero or villain? Some of each, like a lot of people. His weapons, unlike my earlier version of him, are devices, the magic sword he found in the lair of Grendel’s mother and a shirt of dwarf-mail bought at great price from Alviss, a dwarf who once reputedly sought the hand of Megin, daughter of Thor. In fact, when Beowulf enters this world, he will have good reason to seek out the mighty Megin…she represents a link to his past.

He is mightier than he was in life…perhaps the power of Heaven or Valhalla is still in him.

[JackGiantkiller]

Loki

Power Level: 15 (330 power points)

Abilities: STR 24(+7) DEX 18(+4) CON 24(+7) INT 24(+7) WIS 18(+4) CHA 40(+15)

Skills: Acrobatics 10 (+14), Bluff 20 (+35), Craft (Artistic) 10 (+17), Diplomacy 15 (+30), Disguise 1 (+16), Intimidate 10 (+25), Investigate 5 (+12), Knowledge (Arcane Lore) 15 (+22), Knowledge (History) 15 (+22), Knowledge (Theology and Philosophy) 15 (+22), Language (English, French, German, Old Norse, Swedish), Notice 15 (+19), Perform (Comedy) 10 (+25), Perform (Oratory) 15 (+30), Sense Motive 10 (+14), Sleight of Hand 15 (+19), Stealth 10 (+14)

Feats: Connected, Defensive Roll 3, Distract (Bluff), Equipment, Evasion 2, Fascinate (Bluff), Master Plan, Taunt

Powers: Immunity 3 (Aging,Cold,Heat), Shapeshift 15 (PF:Precise)

Combat: Attack +8
Damage Unarmed +7 Sword +10 (dc 25)
Defense 18 (Flat-footed: 14) Initiative +4
Grapple: +15 (Attack - +8,Strength - +7,Size - +0)

Saves: Toughness +7 Defensive Roll +3
Fortitude +8 Reflex +15 Willpower +20

Lifting: 700 lb.
Equipment (5 points):
Sword (5)

Drawbacks:
Disability (Unable to break his sworn word.;Uncommon,Minor)

Cost Summary:
Ability 88 + Skills 48 (191 Ranks) + Feats 11 + Powers 124 + Combat 32 + Saves 28 - Drawbacks -1 = 330 / 330

Size: Medium
Description:


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Loki Laufeyson. Loki Lie-Smith. Loki Skywalker. (Yes, that’s where Luke’s name came from.) Scarlip. Fireheart. Mother of Sleipneir, father of Fenris, Jormungandr, and Hel. Odin’s blood brother. Thor’s companion. Provider of all things the gods need, solver of problems. God of lies. Enemy of the Gods at Ragnarok. Who is the wronged party? It is not as simple as it seems.

At any rate, here he is. Hair like orange flame, and an appetite to match. A wit not matched by any, peerless cunning, amoral…but literally cannot break his word. He saves the gods from the consequences of his actions and their own…right up until they turn on him either for getting Balder killed (maybe he was too perfect) or for telling them all about themselves in the Lokasenna. He was bad for the god’s egos, so they bound him under the earth with his son’s own entrails, dripping acidic venom on his face, that his wife catches in a bowl, except when she has to go empty it…then the earth shakes with his pain. Is it any wonder he will side with the giants, who are truly his blood kin, when Ragnarok comes?

Loki can take any form. When in that form, he is bound by its limitations, and nothing is ever said about his being able to change quickly or easily. However, he can become any thing that exists in any of the Nine Worlds…so he could, within the limits of his points, be anything from giant to dragon to werewolf to draugr to table.

He only meets his combat caps in other forms than his own, not generally being a direct opponent. Especially hard to be a direct opponent, since he is still, as far as anyone knows, bound beneath the earth. But anyone who has seen a crime boos run a gang from prison knows that that doesn’t keep Loki from being a Mastermind…one with good reasons to hate the Aesir and their offspring, and many agents abroad in the realms, when one considers his own offspring, and his friends.

The one place he meets his caps, that makes him PL 15 and not just insane points, are his frighteningly high Charisma and his maxed out Bluff score. No matter how outlandish the lie, he’s believeable. Perhaps only his blood brother, Odin, is a better liar. Especially since Odin, unlike Loki, is perfectly capable of breaking a vow.

[Libra]

I doubt there's much to choose between them. One's a crook, the other's merely a criminal. . .

[JackGiantkiller]

It kind of depends on whether you want Humanity to survive Ragnarok. In my world, and from my perspective, Odin's raison d'etre is winning Ragnarok. And he knows so much about the world and the future that his methods seem inscrutable to others...especially as he consider his goal to be worth any means, however foul. Plus he's just a cruel bugger. Ever read the Lay of Harbard? That said, Odin will be coming soon. He's *not* a hero, or a Good Guy, but he's not a villain, per se...although he may well act as a villain in some stories and as a patron in others, especially where his descendants are concerned.

[JoshuaDunlow]

You should stat up Freya

[JackGiantkiller]

I plan to, and I'll be statting her as Odin's consort, as i always felt Frigga was redundant.

[JackGiantkiller]

Odin
Valfather, Bolverk, Harbard, Alfadir, Dorrudr
Power Level: 20 (805 power points)

Abilities: STR 30(+10) DEX 16(+3) CON 30(+10) INT 30(+10) WIS 30(+10) CHA 40(+15)

Skills: Bluff 25 (+40), Climb 5 (+15), Concentration 20 (+30), Diplomacy 20 (+35), Disable Device 15 (+25), Disguise 10 (+25), Escape Artist 10 (+13), Gather Information 25 (+40), Handle Animal 15 (+25), Intimidate 25 (+40), Investigate 15 (+25), Knowledge (All Other Knowledges) 0 (+14), Knowledge (Arcane Lore) 25 (+35), Knowledge (History) 25 (+35), Knowledge (Tactics) 25 (+35), Language ('Skraeling', English, French, German, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish), Medicine 15 (+25), Notice 25 (+35), Perform (Oratory) 20 (+35), Ride 20 (+23), Search 20 (+30), Sense Motive 20 (+30), Stealth 15 (+18), Survival 15 (+25), Swim 5 (+15)

Feats: All-out Attack, Assessment, Attack Focus (Ranged), Attack Specialization (Gungnir), Blind-Fight, Connected, Contacts, Defensive Attack, Defensive Roll 5, Distract (Intimidate), Eidetic Memory, Elusive Target, Fascinate (Bluff), Fearsome Presence 20, Improved Aim, Improved Critical (Spear), Improved Defense, Improved Initiative 2, Inspire 5, Jack-of-All-Trades, Leadership, Luck 10, Master Plan, Minions 12, Power Attack, Precise Shot, Redirect, Ritualist, Sidekick 30, Startle, Takedown Attack 2, Taunt, Uncanny Dodge, Well-Informed

Powers: Device (easy to lose) 22 (Restricted x2), Device (hard to lose) 4,
Immunity 10 (Aging,Cold,Fatigue Effects,Heat,Need for Sleep, Starvation),
Magic 35 (PF:
AP-Boost (Skills) 20,
AP-Comprehend 10 (Animals (Speak, Understand)
Language (Understand, Speak all),Machines (Speak, Understand),
Objects (Communicate with),Plants (Speak, Understand))
AP-Deflect (Ranged and Mental) 20
AP-Element Control (Fire) 20
AP-Element Control (Water) 20
AP-Emotion Control 20
AP-Healing 10 (E:Energizing,Resurrection,Total)
AP-Mind Control 20
AP-Nullify (all of Bindings and restrictions descriptor) 20 (E:Nullifying Field)
AP-Nullify (single of Shapeshifting descriptor) 20 (E:Duration (Instant->Concentration))
AP-Nullify (single of Summons descriptor) 20 (E:Duration (Instant->Concentration))
AP-Telekinesis 20 (E:Perception)
AP-Transform (Mental) (completely alter mind) 12
AP-Transform (anything to anything) 6)
AP-ESP 20 (All Senses)(Dimensional 2)
Medium:Hugin and Munin
Shapeshift 20,
Weather Control (Hamper Movement (1/4 Movement)) 20 (PF:
AP-Element Control (Air) 20,
AP-Weather Control (Ice slick) 20,
AP-Weather Control (Cold (Extreme)) 20,
AP-Weather Control (Distraction (DC:10)) 20)

Combat: Attack +20 Gungnir +20 (feats offset disability)
Damage Unarmed +10 (dc 25) Gungnir +20 (dc 35) various attacks
Defense 30 (Flat-footed: 30) Initiative +11
Grapple: +30 (Attack - +20,Strength - +10,Size - +0)

Saves: Toughness +15(+10) Defensive Roll +20 Impervious 10
Fortitude +20 Reflex +14 Defensive Roll +19 Willpower +25

Lifting: 1,600 lb.
Devices:
Dwarf Mail (Hard to Lose):
Protection 5,
Impervious Toughness 10,
Immunity 5 (Critical Hits,Disease,UC. Descriptor (Necromancy))
Gungnir (Easy to Lose): Restricted x2
Blast 20 (E: Targeted Area - Line (5' Wide x 500' Long),Penetrating,Selective Attack; Affects Insubstantial 2,Dimensional,Homing,Improved Range,Incurable)
Spear throw, attacks any foes in area for two rounds in a row.
AP-Blast 20 (E:Area - Burst (100' Radius),Penetrating,Selective Attack;PF:Affects Insubstantial 2,Dimensional,Indirect),
Huge lightning bolt from the sky
AP-Boost (All Traits) 10 (E:Area - Burst (50' Radius),Area - Line (5' Wide x 250'Long),Range (combine the areas:50' wide, 250' long))(Touch>Ranged);PF:AffectsInsubstantial2,Dimensional,Selective),
Throwing spear over side he favors.
AP-Drain (All Traits) 10 (E:Area - Burst (50' Radius),Area - Line (5' Wide x 250'Long),Range (Combine the areas: 50' wide, 250' long)(Touch>Ranged);PF:AffectsInsubstantial2,Dimensional,Selective),
Throwing spear over side he opposes.
AP-Strike 20 (E:Penetrating,Vampiric;PF:Affects Insubstantial 2,Dimensional,Extended Reach,Incurable),
Melee use of spear.
Drawbacks:
Disability (one eye;Common,Moderate)

Cost Summary:
Ability 116 + Skills 81 (322 Ranks) + Feats 113 + Powers 382 + Combat 80 + Saves 36 - Drawbacks -3 = 805 / 805

Size: Medium
Description:


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Odin. He sacrificed himself to himself for the secret of magic,seduced a giants daughter for the mead of poetry, gave his eye to Mimir for knowledge of the future. He met his own son while disguised a s a ferryman, and taunted him beyond bearing. He is blood brother to Loki. He is god of sorcerors, and killers, and berserkers. He sets the rules that the universe must follow, but follows no rules himself. He punishes oathbreakers...but himself has broken the most sacred of oaths, both in covering a lie and in refusing agreed payment to the one who built Asgard. He gathers the most valiant of the slain to join his army, the Einherjar, who will fight at the side of the Gods at Ragnarok. All his deeds, both ill and fair, stem from his need to win that battle, and the knowledge that he will not.
By throwing his spear over a battle, he determines who will win it. The spear Gungnir does not miss, it is said, and does not fail to slay those it does hit...it was made by the dwarves, and imbued with yet more power by Odin himself. He can call down the lightning to strike his enemies, or kill a whole line of men.

His minions are the wolves Freke and Gere, and the Ravens Hugin and Munin, as well as the Valkyries. (Minions 13=21 Valkyries(105 pts) and 21 wolf-mounts (105) pts , Freke and Gere, each 105 pts, Hugin and Munin, 120 pts, but all built as PL 8)

His sidekick is the eightlegged Horse, part Aesir and part giant, named Sleipnir.

He often travels the world in a grey broad brimmed hat, grey bearded, grey haired, in a long black coat or cloak. However, he can take any form, as deftly as his blood brother Loki can. His dwarf mail was made at the same time as the other sets, and only his own rune magic makes it more potent.

edit: Minion rework. Not paying for Einherjar as minions. Also, made him not need to eat, as he feeds his wolves all his food, and drinks only Kvasir. Also added scrying via Hugin and Munin.

[JackGiantkiller]

Sleipnir

Power Level: 10 (150 power points)

*Abilities: STR 30(+10) DEX 16(+3) CON 30(+10) INT 10(+0) WIS 16(+3) CHA 14(+2)

Skills: Notice 10 (+13), Sense Motive 5 (+8), Stealth 5 (+4), Survival 10 (+13), Swim 10 (+16)

Feats: Attack Focus (melee),All-out Attack, Fast Overrun, Improved Critical (hooves), Improved Overrun, Move-by Action

Powers:
Additional Limbs 3 (Eight legs)
Growth 4 (E:Duration (Sustained->Continuous);F:Permanent),
Immunity 5 (Aging,Cold,Disease,Heat,Need for Sleep),
Speed 10 (10000mph/40,000mph)
Super-Movement 7 (Air Walking (Normal Speed),Dimensional Movement (Any Dimension),Sure-Footed,Trackless)

Combat: Attack +9 Melee +10
Damage Hooves +10 (dc 25)
Defense 20 (Flat-footed: 15) Initiative +3
Grapple: +24 (Attack - +10,Strength - +10,Size - +4)

Saves: Toughness +10 Fortitude +10 Reflex +10 Willpower +10

Lifting: 1 tons

* - includes bonuses from Growth

Drawbacks:
Disability (no hands;Very Common,Moderate), Disability (mute;Very Common,Moderate)

Cost Summary:
Ability 44 + Skills 10 (40 Ranks) + Feats 6 + Powers 44 + Combat 40 + Saves 14 - Drawbacks -8 = 150 / 150

Size: Large
Description:


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Sleipnir is the eightlegged horse that only Odin can ride and live, though all men ride him once.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Awesome stuff

[Libra]

I say, that's my line!

Ah well, I'll simply have to call it splendiferous now.

[JackGiantkiller]

Valkyrior

Power Level: 8 (105 power points)

Abilities: STR 20(+5) DEX 14(+2) CON 20(+5) INT 10(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 14(+2)

Skills: Climb 5 (+10), Intimidate 5 (+7), Notice 9 (+10), Ride 8 (+10), Sense Motive 5 (+6), Swim 5 (+10)

Feats: All-out Attack, Attack Focus (Melee) 2, Attack Specialization (one melee weapon), Attractive, Equipment 2, Fast Overrun, Fearless, Fearsome Presence 5, Improved Initiative, Improved Overrun, Move-by Action, Power Attack, Teamwork 2

Powers:
Drain (Constitution) 5
Immunity 2 (Aging,Cold)
Impervious Toughness 3
Speed 1
Super-Senses 1 (Awareness)
Super-Strength 1

Combat: Attack +4 melee +6 Chosen weapon +8
Damage unarmed +5 (dc 20) chosen weapon +8 (dc 23) thrown, crit 19-20
Defense 18 (Flat-footed: 14) Initiative +6
Grapple: +9 (Attack - +4,Strength - +5,Size - +0)

Saves: Toughness +5 Chain Mail +8 Impervious 3
Fortitude +5 Reflex +5 Willpower +5

Lifting: 800 lb.
Equipment (10 points):
Spear (7), Chain-Mail Armor (3)

Some of the Valkyries use Swords or Axes, instead of Spears, but all use the same stats, and can be thrown.

Cost Summary:
Ability 30 + Skills 10 (37 Ranks) + Feats 20 + Powers 14 + Combat 24 + Saves 7 = 105 / 105

Size: Medium
Description:


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The names of the current 21 serving Valkyries:

Brynhildr ("Byrnie of Battle" or "Mail-coat of Battle")
Sigrdrifa ("Victory Blizzard")
Sigrún ("Victory Rune")
Mist ("The Mist" or "The Fog")
Skögul ("Battle" or "Rager")
Herfjötur ("War-Fetter")
Geirahöd ("Spear of Battle")
Hrist ("The Shaker")
Skeggjöld ("Wearing a War Axe")
Hildr ("Battle")
Hlökk ("Noise", "Din of Battle")
Göll ("Loud Cry", "Battle Cry")
Randgríðr ("Shield of Peace")
Ráðgri'ðr ("Counsel of Peace" or "Gods' Peace")
Reginleif ("Heritage of the Gods")
Róta ("She Who Causes Turmoil")
Gunnr ("Battle")
Kára (current battle- leader)
Göndul ("Magic Wand" or "Enchanted Stave" or perhaps, "She-Were-Wolf")
Friagabi ("Giver of Freedom")
Skuld ("She Who Is Becoming") Note that Skuld is also youngest of the Norns.




Þrúðr ("Power") is another name for Megin. She’s not currently counted among the Valkyrior.

[JackGiantkiller]

Wolves
Freke, Gere, and the Valsteeds

Power Level: 8 (105 power points)

*Abilities: STR 28(+9) DEX 16(+3) CON 22(+6) INT 10(+0) WIS 16(+3) CHA 10(+0)

Skills: Intimidate 7 (+9), Notice 4 (+7), Survival 5 (+8)

Feats: Attack Focus (Melee), Attack Specialization (Bite), Improved Trip, Uncanny Dodge (scent)

Powers:
Growth 4 (E:Duration (Sustained->Continuous);F:Permanent),
Protection 4 (E:Impervious),
Speed 6,
Strike 1 (E:Penetrating;PF:Mighty, Affects Insubstantial 2) bite
Super-Movement 7 (Air Walking (Normal Speed),Dimensional Movement (Any Dimension),Sure-Footed,Trackless),
Super-Senses 3 (Low-Light Vision,Scent,Tracking (Half-Speed))

Combat: Attack +2 Melee +3 bite +5
Damage Bite +10 (dc 25) pen 1
Defense 16 (Flat-footed: 16) Initiative +3
Grapple: +16 (Attack - +3,Strength - +9,Size - +4)

Saves: Toughness +10(+6) Impervious 4
Fortitude +6 Reflex +5 Willpower +5

Lifting: 19 tons

* - includes bonuses from Growth

Drawbacks:
Disability (no hands;Common,Moderate)

Cost Summary:
Ability 30 + Skills 4 (16 Ranks) + Feats 6 + Powers 46 + Combat 18 + Saves 4 - Drawbacks -3 = 105 / 105

Size: Large
Description:


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The Wolves of Odin are the steeds of the Valkyrior…winged horses are Greek. Freke and Gere remain by his throne, eating his food, as he takes no sustenance but the mead of poetry.

They are large and strong enough to carry nigh any slain spirit home. And yes, they can talk. They generally grab the spirits of the slain in their mouths, thus the affects Insubstantial ability.

[JackGiantkiller]

Ravens
Hugin and Munin
Power Level: 8 (120 power points)

*Abilities: STR 8(-1) DEX 14(+2) CON 10(+0) INT 12(+1) WIS 16(+3) CHA 10(+0)

Skills: Acrobatics 5 (+7), Bluff 6 (+6), Notice 13 (+16)

Feats: Attack Focus (Melee), Attack Specialization (Beak and talon), Defensive Roll 3, Eidetic Memory, Improved Critical (Beak and talon)

Powers: Flight 8 (2500 mph)
Protection 3
Shrinking 4 (E:Duration (Sustained->Continuous),Normal Strength;F:Permanent),
Strike 7 (E:Penetrating;PF:Affects Insubstantial 2,Mighty)
Super-Movement 3 (Dimensional Movement (Any Dimension))
Super-Senses 5 (Extended (Normal sight),Low-Light Vision,Tracking (All-out))

Combat: Attack +7 melee +8 Beak and talon +10
Damage Beak and Talon +6 (dc 21)
Defense 20 (Flat-footed: 15) Initiative +2
Grapple: +1 (Attack - +6,Strength - -1,Size - -4)

Saves: Toughness +3 Defensive Roll +6
Fortitude +5 Reflex +5 Willpower +6

Lifting: 80 lb.

* - includes bonuses from Shrinking

Drawbacks:
Disability (no hands;Common,Moderate)

Cost Summary:
Ability 14 + Skills 6 (24 Ranks) + Feats 7 + Powers 55 + Combat 30 + Saves 11 - Drawbacks -3 = 120 / 120

Size: Small
Description:


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Odin’s ravens bring him news of all that occurs in all the worlds. Occasionally, they act as messengers.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Wow your on a roll

[JackGiantkiller]

I kind of had to get all Odin's minions out today so i could move on to Freya tomorrow.

Edit: I also tweaked Odin a bit.