My first knowledge of Thomas Denmark was when I picked up a copy of the absolutely fantastic d20 book "Way of the Witch" by Citizen Games. His work is featured throughout the book and on the cover. For me, it really helped define the feel of that book and the classes involved.
Since then I have worked with nearly all the authors of that book and Christina Stiles and Megan Robertson joined me on the Strange Brew d20/Pathfinder project which we all felt was the spiritual successor to Way of the Witch. Sadly Citizen Games was a casualty of the d20 bust.
The text lives on in Strange Brew and the art lives on with Thomas Denmark.
So it was not a big surprise, but a pleasant one all the same, when I saw the art for Isaina Lyd’ar in Beasties II. In fact, I have seen it before.
I was very, very pleased that Thomas could use his art again in his own products. It is too good to let lie forgotten in an out of print book.
It is only fitting then that his "magic-user" should really be a witch in the proper sense. She is 100% Open OGC in Beasties and my The Witch for Swords & Wizardry White Box is as well, so it is a perfect match in my mind.
Human Female
4th level Witch, White Witch Tradition
(or perhaps Sinderan Tradition)
Strength: 11
Dexterity: 13 (+1)
Constitution: 12
Intelligence: 14
Wisdom: 14
Charisma: 18 (+3)
HP: 12
Alignment: Neutral Good
AC: 7 [12] (Leather Armor)
Saves Base: 12
THAC0: 18 [THAC20: 19]
Equipment: girdle of stealth, this confers near invisibility for 3d6 turns. It takes half a day to recharge.
Occult Powers
Familiar: Visions* (instead of a familiar Isaina gets dreams that instruct her on what spells she needs.)
Herbal Healing
Spells
Cantrips (6): Arcane Mark, Dancing Lights, Knot, Lift, Mend, Object Reading,
First (2): Locate Animal or Plant, Protection from Evil
Second (2): Extra-Sensory Perception, Sleep
Description From Beasties 2:
Isaina has always been an outsider. She would rather talk to animals than humans. When she does make friends she is incredibly loyal and close. She always thinks about how her actions can lead to the greater good, and she believes it is each individuals responsibility to bring more happiness into the world and reduce suffering.Section 15:
She often has visions and haunting dreams of a coming disaster. She is driven to prevent these from really happening.
She is a bit too enamored with ale, wine, and intoxicants and is occasionally willing to try out new experiences.
The White Witch for Swords & Wizardry White Box. Copyright © 2018, Timothy S. Brannan, Other Side Publishing
Beasties 2, Copyright 2019, Night Owl Workshop
Now that is a cool character. Can't wait to use her in a game.
