Tribe Wildguard

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Wildguard are veteran Warriors within a Tribe, given position by a Chieftain upon recognition of skill in battle. Wildguard primarily act as the instructors of young Tribe Warriors, teaching the ways of battle not only against other men but also against the horrors that can sometimes plague the Great Forest. As veteran warriors, Wildguard are older and wiser than their younger counterparts and also bring years of training and skill into battle. Further, Wildguard have often accrued better armor and weapons over time, sometimes through battlefield spoils and other times through gifting by the Chieftain or Tribe. In battle, Wildguard serve as the heavier infantry of the Tribes.

## Stat Card

**Core Stats**

* **Points** - 12
* **Movement** - Normal
* **Wounds** - 1
* **Base Size** - Normal
* **Acts** - 1
* **Morale** - 4

**Roles**

* Onslaught
* Protect

**Special Rules**

* **Majority Rule - Implacable Advance**
The DUF generates +X Blue Dice.* **Wisdom of Age** - Tribe Wildguard have been in many battles and are much less susceptible to succumbing to The Wild than the younger members of the clan.
Tribe Wildguard treat the Wild Meter as 1 less when they roll due to the **Feral Forces** special rule.

## Lore

When a Tribe Warrior achieves distinction in battle, the Chieftain may oftentimes grant him the status of Wildguard. Wildguard are therefore the strongest warriors a Tribe has to muster. They are often aged, veterans who have seen many battles either with other Tribes or with monsters of the forest. Being a veteran makes them a tremendous asset to the Tribe as they are able to pass their skills and knowledge along to others in the Tribe through the martial training that all in the Tribe must undergo. This also makes the Wildguard the most skilled and fiercest warriors of the Tribe as by definition they have survived battles and thereby something about them must have been a reason for that.

Wildguard often accompany the Chieftain into battle, serving as her protectors. Further, because they are veterans, they are more used to the stress of combat, making them much less likely to succumb to The Wild while fighting.

## In Battle

Wildguard, having survived many battles, also usually have a greater selection of the weapons of war to choose from. Sometimes they have poached these from fallen foes, and other times they have simply been able to fashion better equipment overtime, using their experience or access to resources. Their weaponry is usually of higher quality, and most are keen on marching to battle carrying thick shields that they fashion out of wood. These shields not only serve them but also serve to help protect their Chieftain.

Because they are gifted warriors, Wildguard also typically have won over their lifetime many trinkets and symbols of their prowess in battle. These may be necklaces, bracelets, or other trinkets. Sometimes they are also gifted with special clothing by their Tribe as a symbol of greatness such as belts, fur hoods and cloaks, or other clothing. Taking pride in their equipment, Wildguard often dress up their war gear, painting it or dying it in their personal colors or symbols which have meaning to them or their families.

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--Neil (talk) 18:59, 18 October 2016 (AST)