Rashemen Lodge Berserker

You joined one of Rashemen’s many berserker lodges and are indoctrinated as one of its valued members. Members consider one another part of an extended family, happily helping their fellows whenever possible. While traditionally, foreigners refer to all Rashemaar warriors as “berserkers,” only members of berserker lodges are considered so within Rashemen. Each lodge has its own personality, expressed by their fighting styles and appearance. Lodge are protected by their own telthor, usually of a creature related to the lodge’s name.

The members of each lodge are grouped into “Fangs,” elite fighting forces ready to answer the Iron Lord’s call to defend the nation. Initiation rites vary by lodge but invariably require a demonstration of fighting prowess and completion of various tests such as all-night drinking contests or single handed battle against every member of the lodge. Have you joined one of the large, well-known lodges or are you a member of a small lodge few have heard of? Whatever the case, most Rashemaar look to you with respect and admiration.

 

 

The Old Lodge

 

One of the greatest honors for a Rashemi berserker is to be invited to join the Old Lodge. Only the wisest and most experienced warriors from other lodges are considered for membership. Typically to be considered, a berserker must have mastered the battle techniques of at least three different lodges before they are deemed worthy. The Iron Lord has left the governing of Thasunata, a key strategic settlement in Rashemen, to the leaders of the Old Lodge.

 

 

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two skills from Athletics, Intimidation, and Survival. 

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set.

Languages: One of your choice

 

Equipment: A symbol of your berserker lodge (examples include a stag horn for the Great Stag Lodge, a web embroidered cloth for the Ettercap Lodge, or a claw necklace for the Snow Tiger Lodge), a gaming set you are proficient in, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Members of berserker lodges revel in its warrior culture. Competition with members and other berserker lodges is seen as a way to define status and honor. Though the Rashemi would never support a gladiatorial arena, it is not uncommon for settlements to host regular athletic competitions and brawling matches where participants pummel each other for increased respect and recognition.

 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I loudly express my opinions for all to hear.
2	Talking is a waste of time. It is only actions that get things done
3	If I am idle for too long, I must find a way to release my aggression.
4	I can control my anger even under the most difficult circumstances.
5	I am utterly confident in everything I say and do.
6	I am fascinated by the customs of people from other lands and pester them to tell me about where they come from.
7	Feasting. Drinking. Fighting. There are no better things in life.
8	I love my weapons. There, I said it.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. Without honor, we are nothing (Lawful)
2	Power. The strongest make the rules. It is known. (Evil)
3	Freedom. We must be free to pursue our own paths. (Chaotic)
4	Greater Good. Our lodge becomes greater when we help those in need. (Good)
5	People. Ideals are meaningless words. The people I care about are all that matter. (Neutral)
6	Glory. Through battle I will earn glory for my lodge and myself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My lodge is my family. Nothing is more important than the people of my lodge.
2	I will be the greatest berserker in all of Rashemen.
3	The Red Wizards killed someone I hold dear. I will make them pay.
4	The spirits of the land will be here when we are gone. We must pay them respect
5	The Witches of Rashemen saved my family. I owe them my life
6	A mysterious voice on the wind calls me to a greater purpose. I will make a difference in the lives of all I meet.

d6	Flaw
1	I love to drink, feast, and fight, but I don’t know when to stop.
2	If you are not from Rashemen, you cannot be trusted.
3	I am willing to take risks, even if it puts others in danger.
4	I cannot forgive any slight and look to punish those who have done so.
5	The weak are not worth of my time or effort.
6	I don’t need to make a plan, only the weak do.