You were once the ruler of a nation, standing above the masses in your glory. Your kingdom collapsed gradually, coming apart at the seams with no fateful night nor battle for its fall to be remembered by. You left in anticlimactic fashion and found yourself adrift in lands afar, left only to ponder the vestiges of your reign present in your fractured crown and tattered holy sword. Yet, even now, you know a thing or two about ruling and negotiating, not to mention that holy sword of yours...
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Insight, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Carpenter's tools, playing card set
- Equipment: A [Tooltip Not Found], a [Tooltip Not Found], and a pouch containing 35 gp
Not all rulers are born the same. Some are warmongers, some are pacifists, some nurture scientific and social advancement. Choose the role you took upon the throne, or roll on the table below.
| d8 | Regal Speciality |
|---|---|
| 1 | Warmonger |
| 2 | Pacifist |
| 3 | Progressive |
| 4 | Scientist |
| 5 | Religious Head of State |
| 6 | Tyrant |
| 7 | Man of the People |
| 8 | Warrior King |
You have intricate understanding of the functions of a kingdom from top to bottom. You see through the lies of merchants and civil servants alike and have extensive knowledge of economy and politics. You can always find a way to call in a favour from a soldier, jester or court cleaner... or two.
Suggested Characteristics
Kings and queens may seem as if they stand above those they rule, but deep down, they're just living their lives as their subjects are. They might be more to them that meets the eye. That said, nothing breeds a mild superiority complex like kingship.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I never let negative words or insults get to me. |
| 2 | I'm an excellent listener, having spent many hours receiving advisor's words. |
| 3 | I'm always looking to forge new alliances. |
| 4 | I know just how important I really am. |
| 5 | I'm slow to trust. You never know what somebody's interests really are. |
| 6 | I see myself as something close to immortal. Risks? What risks? |
| 7 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| 8 | As soon as I meet a new group of people, I begin to analyse what best way to garner their favour and understand their inner workings. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-sacrifice. A king should give themself to their people. (Good) |
| 2 | Excess. A king should be the admirable excess of both good and evil that their people can feel envy of. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Arrogance. A king owns all that they rule and the world is rightfully theirs. (Evil) |
| 4 | Law. A good kingdom is built on solid law and order. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Freedom. A good kingdom is built on people being able to decide things for themselves. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Violence. Conquest is the foundation of kingdom and all is ripe for the spoils of war. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I must return to my kingdom and restore it to its rightful glory. |
| 2 | My kingdom's downfall rests on my shoulders and I well never stop atoning for it. |
| 3 | I will never be king again and I wish only for a quiet, normal life. |
| 4 | Everything I do, I do for other people, just as I always ruled. |
| 5 | I owe a huge sum of money to those who helped prop up my collapsing kingdom and I must pay it back. |
| 6 | I continue to live for my family. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I see something I want, all I can think about is that it should be mine for the taking. |
| 2 | I can never live a normal life again. I can only be happy living lavishly. |
| 3 | I cannot come to terms with my lack of power and feel the need to dominate every situation. |
| 4 | I'd rather eat my crown than admit I'm wrong. |
| 5 | Fighting is for soldiers. I'll flee at the first sign of trouble. |
| 6 | I don't care that innocent people die. Some people are more important than others. |
You might once have crushed other nations underfoot, least not dominated the people of your own. Destruction, violence and force are far from alien to you.
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