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| Dwarfs: Rune Priest |
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Rune Priest Look
- Well armored in medium, rune-inscribed armor
- Wields an ornately carved rune staff
- Marks all his equipment with runes of power and protection
Dwarfs don’t typically go in for magic like many other things accepted by humans and their allies. They see magic as much too new-fangled and unreliable; but runes are a whole different story, they have an old power. Their carving is a ritual, so superior that the results are as expected as rocks rolling down hill. The keepers of this art form are known as the Runepriests. These are adepts and scholars who spend their lives learning the language of the runes. With their craft they can produce effects of dramatic power, detaining their enemies with the power of the earth. They can also harden their allies against the most damaging of attacks, and heal their wounds.
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| Extended Class Information |
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Runepriest Specialty
In a world where magic is commonplace, it may seem that the Runepriest’s powers are unremarkable. However, his runes offer something unique and powerful – the ability to bind a rune to an object or creature to await a trigger which will unleash its power. A rune-marked blade burns as it strikes, a rune-marked breastplate hardens against a killing blow, and rune-marked flesh awaits only a word of command before releasing its healing energies. By marking his allies prior to battle, the Runepriest is free to join the fight where and when he is needed, be it shaping further runes of power, or entering the thick of the fight with rune staff in hand. It is important to note that runes retain their power even after the Runepriest expires.
Playing as a Runepriest
Preparation is critical to your success as a Runepriest, as is developing a keen sense of timing and coordination. You can use your runes to protect your friends and enhance their powers (even placing some of the runes’ effects under the subject’s control), but their strength wanes quickly upon use and you must be ready to reinforce them as needed. Advance preparation makes it easier for you to split your attention between supporting your friends, and assaulting your foes. This division of duty is absolutely necessary in battle. Focusing purely on offense will leave your group mates without support after a short time. Conversely, playing purely a support role will rob your group of a rune-enhanced warrior of significant power.
Fighting Runepriests
A Runepriest can be a difficult foe to defeat. The powerful runes he can lay on himself and his equipment can make him a mighty warrior who is exceptionally difficult to slay. However, his abilities are primarily defensive or supporting in nature. In a group environment, it is wiser to leave the Runepriest for later and go after the heavy damage dealers or tanks first. They pose a more direct threat and, if ignored, are likely to tear you apart before you are able to work through the Runepriest’s defenses and healing powers. |
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