Meander Survivor

Buffalo rogue & warrior background

The Meanderfels is a nation in the northwest of Thedastria, distant and remote from Feralden. It is the home of the Grey Wonderbolts’ headquarters, Weisserbuffel Fortress, and is the one nation in which the Wonderbolts retain an important political influence. No region of Thedastria has paid a higher price for defeating the Blights. The Meanderfels, once a part of the Tefaeter Imperium, was the center of three of them and its steppes have still not recovered. The Blights poisoned the land to such an extent that they are utterly devoid of life. Even with the defeat of the old Blights, however, the Meander people could not rest easy. Darkspawn raids have been common there since the Divine Age. This has made the Meanderfels a nation of survivors. You must be tough to see your adult years there. A surprising number of Meanders choose to remain in this harsh environment but those who decamp for other parts of Thedastria are quite capable of taking care of themselves.

Playing a Meander Survivor

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

• Upgrade your Body trait. Meanders must be tough.
• Pick one of the following talents: Special Skill: Stamina (D4) or Special Skill: Climbing (D4).
• You can speak and read Meander and the Trade Tongue.
• Choose a class. You can play either a rogue or a warrior.
• Play as a Buffalo.

Roll twice on the Meander Survivor table for additional benefits. If you get the same result twice, re-roll until you get something different.

Meander Survivor Table

[["2","Upgrade Body trait"],["3-4","Special Skill: Running (D4)"],["5","Keen Knowledge: Historical Lore (D4)"],["6","Special Skill: Tracking (D4)"],["7-8","Upgrade Body trait"],["9","Special Skill: Scuffle (D4)"],["10-11","Keen Knowledge: Courage (D4)"],["12","Upgrade Mind trait"]] Roll the Dice

2	Upgrade Body trait
3-4	Special Skill: Running (D4)
5	Keen Knowledge: Historical Lore (D4)
6	Special Skill: Tracking (D4)
7-8	Upgrade Body trait
9	Special Skill: Scuffle (D4)
10-11	Keen Knowledge: Courage (D4)
12	Upgrade Mind trait

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

• Adelheide, Anke, Gunda, Jana, Korinne, Marliss, Narika, Thea

Masculine names

• Axel, Detlef, Ewald, Friedal, Gerlach, Janko, Konrad, Otwin, Raimund, Velker

Culture

Common Taboos

• Practicing magic

Historical figures

• Little Strongheart
• Chief Thunderhooves

Major organizations

• Meanderfels

Diverged ethnicities

• Apostate
• Circle Mage
• Oroaesian Student

Encompassed species

• Buffalo
• Griffon

Related Organizations

• Andrasten Chantry
• Grey Wonderbolts
• Meanderfels

Languages spoken

• Meander
• Trade Tongue

Related Locations

• Meanderfels, country