Beneath the Surface - A Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Adventure
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WARHAMMER FANTASY ROLEPLAY However, their prowess as engineers is so impressive that some of their more ingenious clockwork or steam-powered devices are mistaken for magic by simpler folk. Dwarfs are squat with thick, muscular limbs and stout, broad torsos. eir features are heavy and their hair is thick. Length of hair is a mark of pride and status amongst Dwarfs, with elaborate braids and adornments demonstrating rank: to shave a Dwarf causes terrible shame. Indeed, honour is a fundamental aspect of their character. Given their long memories and proud natures, they bear grudges against those who have slighted or dishonoured them, gripping tight to their grievances for many years, even taking on the grudges borne by their ancestors, knowing their forebears will be watching over them, nursing their bitterness long after death. Whilst it might be hard for others to win a Dwarf ’s friendship, once given it is absolute. While not as ageless as the near-immortal Elves, Dwarfs can live for many centuries. Indeed, some say that as long as a Dwarf has a purpose, they will not die unless struck down in battle, such is the strength of their conviction. Opinions On Reiklander Humans… ‘Like my father and my father afore me, I’ve been living in Reikland all me life. As folk go, they know not to mess with my business, and show the respect I deserve, as is right. Yes, they’re unreliable, and as changeable as the wind, but they’re also resourceful and shrewd, so I’d recommend them as risky business partners, as they see solutions I’d not even consider.’ – Garral Herraksson, Jeweller from Eilhart On Halflings… ‘ey’re just not my kind of folk. Always smiling. Always fidgeting. Always talking. Always moving in big groups that just won’t shut up! When they come in my store, I like to shoo them off with a broom. Really, what have they got to be so happy about? I just don’t trust them.’ – Helgi Galannasniz, Burgher from Schrabwald On High Elves… ‘Don’t talk to me about those bloody bastards! Alrug Skycaster, my ultimate granduncle, was bloody betrayed in the bloody War of bloody Vengeance by those… those… ARGH! It’s our clan’s oldest grudge! Stood for thousands of bloody years! When I find the descendants of bloody Galanthiel Whisperthorn, by Grungni! I’m going to teach them all — every single last one of them — a lesson in manners with my axe!’ – Snorrt Leivvusson, Diplomat from Karak Ziflin On Wood Elves… ‘My great grandfather thought logging forests on t’other side of the Grey Mountains would be lucrative. Ignored all the warnings, he was sure he was onto a winner. What could a bunch of skinny Elves do to him and his lads, after all? A lot, as it turned out. Only my grandfather survived, left alive to spread the message: “Keep away.” So, me and my lads are preparing a party to take revenge.’ – Merig Ranvigsdottir, Villager from Azorn-Kalaki OPTIONS: ANIMOSITY (ELVES) Given the long memories of Dwarfs and their tendency to bear grudges, many harbour a deep resentment towards Elves for their part in the War of Vengeance. As such, many Dwarfs have the Animosity (Elves) Psychology trait (see page 190). Given some WFRP parties contain both Elves and Dwarfs, this may lead to unhelpful tensions. So, you may prefer to ignore this Talent between party members.. HALFLINGS Halflings are ubiquitous across the Reikland, found working in service industries in all towns, with an entire district of Reikland’s capital of Altdorf, known as Haffenstadt, packed tight with hundreds of extended Halfling families supporting restaurants, taverns, pipeweed stores, and an enormous number of street-food hawkers. Halflings are also a common sight in many of Reikland’s villages, where it is not uncommon to find them employed to staff an inn or run a farm. ey are communal creatures, preferring to live in close-knit family groups, sharing houses, rooms,and even beds with dozens of 26 II
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However, their prowess as engineers is so impressive that some of their more ingenious clockwork or steam-powered devices are mistaken for magic by simpler folk.
Dwarfs are squat with thick, muscular limbs and stout, broad torsos. Their features are heavy and their hair is thick. Length of hair is a mark of pride and status amongst Dwarfs, with elaborate braids and adornments demonstrating rank: to shave a Dwarf causes terrible shame. Indeed, honour is a fundamental aspect of their character. Given their long memories and proud natures, they bear grudges against those who have slighted or dishonoured them, gripping tight to their grievances for many years, even taking on the grudges borne by their ancestors, knowing their forebears will be watching over them, nursing their bitterness long after death. Whilst it might be hard for others to win a Dwarf ’s friendship, once given it is absolute. While not as ageless as the near-immortal Elves, Dwarfs can live for many centuries. Indeed, some say that as long as a Dwarf has a purpose, they will not die unless struck down in battle, such is the strength of their conviction.
OpinionsOn Reiklander Humans…‘Like my father and my father afore me, I’ve been living in Reikland all me life. As folk go, they know not to mess with my business, and show the respect I deserve, as is right. Yes, they’re unreliable, and as changeable as the wind, but they’re also resourceful and shrewd, so I’d recommend them as risky business partners, as they see solutions I’d not even consider.’
– Garral Herraksson, Jeweller from Eilhart
On Halflings…‘They’re just not my kind of folk. Always smiling. Always fidgeting. Always talking. Always moving in big groups that just won’t shut up! When they come in my store, I like to shoo them off with a broom. Really, what have they got to be so happy about? I just don’t trust them.’
– Helgi Galannasniz, Burgher from Schrabwald
On High Elves…‘Don’t talk to me about those bloody bastards! Alrug Skycaster, my ultimate granduncle, was bloody betrayed in the bloody War of bloody Vengeance by those… those… ARGH! It’s our clan’s oldest grudge! Stood for thousands of bloody years! When I find the descendants of bloody Galanthiel Whisperthorn, by Grungni! I’m going to teach them all — every single last one of them — a lesson in manners with my axe!’
– Snorrt Leivvusson, Diplomat from Karak Ziflin
On Wood Elves…‘My great grandfather thought logging forests on t’other side of the Grey Mountains would be lucrative. Ignored all the warnings, he was sure he was onto a winner. What could a bunch of skinny Elves do to him and his lads, after all? A lot, as it turned out. Only my grandfather survived, left alive to spread the message: “Keep away.” So, me and my lads are preparing a party to take revenge.’
– Merig Ranvigsdottir, Villager from Azorn-Kalaki
optIons: anImosIty (elves)Given the long memories of dwarfs and their tendency to bear grudges, many harbour a deep resentment towards elves for their part in the War of vengeance. as such, many dwarfs have the Animosity (elves) Psychology trait (see page 190). Given some WFRP parties contain both elves and dwarfs, this may lead to unhelpful tensions. so, you may prefer to ignore this talent between party members..
halflingsHalflings are ubiquitous across the Reikland, found working in service industries in all towns, with an entire district of Reikland’s capital of Altdorf, known as Haffenstadt, packed tight with hundreds of extended Halfling families supporting restaurants, taverns, pipeweed stores, and an enormous number of street-food hawkers. Halflings are also a common sight in many of Reikland’s villages, where it is not uncommon to find them employed to staff an inn or run a farm. They are communal creatures, preferring to live in close-knit family groups, sharing houses, rooms,and even beds with dozens of
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