Warfare

It’s almost impossible for you to know everything that is going on around you in the turmoil of battle. People who manage do so are exceptional, and may rise to lead entire armies in war. This hero has a special feel for the flow of battle and can give useful tactical advice to companions in combat.

Check: COU/SGC/INT
Applications: Open Battle, Partisan Tactics, Sea Battle, Siege Tactics, Tunnel Fighting
Encumbrance: no
Quality: gain an advantage during a battle
Failed Check: the hero makes a bad decision.
Critical Success: the hero’s brilliant plan grants more advantages in combat and may lead to victory.
Botch: the hero makes a critical mistake that leads to trouble, either personally or for the hero’s side in the battle.
Improvement Cost: B

• Lead 20 guards to corner two thieves +5
• Organize a squad’s supplies in a peaceful area +3
• Position catapults on a hill +1
• Plan tactics against a robber gang +/-0
• Force enemy archers back against a river bank -1
• Commit reserves to the flank at just the right moment -3
• Get out of a hopeless situation -5