Aggwar background

Yak rogue & warrior background

The Aggwar are rugged yaks who make their homes in the Frostyak Mountains. In centuries past, they were one of the many barbarian tribes that lived in and around the Feralden region. When the Alamongri clans united 400 years ago under the first king of Feralden, the Aggwar refused to join them. The Aggwar were too independent, too proud, and too stubborn to pay homage to any king. Their continued raiding into the lowlands led to many long and bitter wars, but ultimately they could not stand up to the united forces of Feralden. The Aggwar were driven back into their mountain homes, but no commander dared to fight them on their home ground. Since then there has been an uneasy peace with Feralden.

Today the Aggwar are largely isolated in the Frostyaks. They do trade with the deep dwellers and some Aggwar descend to the lowlands to work as mercenaries or adventurers. Most people in Feralden consider them uncivilized barbarians, while the Aggwar think their old foes weak and corrupt. It is thus no great surprise that there are still sporadic raids from the Frostyaks, but the Aggwar have learned to strike quickly and retreat to their holds before they are counterattacked.

Playing an Aggwar

If you choose to play an Aggwar, modify your pony as follows:

• Upgrade your Body trait. Aggwar must be strong to survive the mountain life.
• Pick one of the following talents: Creative Flair: Animal Handling (D4) or Special Skill: Climbing (D4).
• You can speak the Trade Tongue.
• Choose a class. You can play either a warrior or a rogue.
• Play as a yak.

Aggwar Table

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

• Agnes, Anja, Astrid, Dagmar, Lilja, Sigrid, Svarah

Masculine names

• Amund, Arne, Bertil, Dietmar, Gurd, Helsdim, Olaf

Family names

• Stone-Bear Hold, Wyvern Hold, Red-Lion Hold, Eagle-Reach Hold

Other names

Legend-mark Names

• Bright-Ax, Sun-Hair, First-Thaw, Star-Caller, Feather-Fall

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Trade Tongue

Culture and cultural heritage

Independent, proud, and stubborn

Shared customary codes and values

Aggwar must be strong to survive the mountain life.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

Aggwar shaman have magical traditions that pre-date the formation of the Circle of Magi

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Rugged

Major organizations

Aggwar tribe, Grey Wonderbolts

Diverged ethnicities

• Apostate
• Circle Mage
• Drunari Ben-Hassrath

Encompassed species

• Yak

Related Organizations

• Aggwar
• Grey Wonderbolts

Languages spoken

• Trade Tongue

Related Locations

• Frostyak Mountains