Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Red Sonja: Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea

My exploration of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea continues with one of the more iconic Barbarian characters ever.

Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes by BelleChere
Red Sonja of course comes with a Hyperborean pedigree. Though maybe not as much as say Conan, but Conan isn't a red head rocking a scalemail bikini either.

I went back to look over her builds for both Spellcraft & Swordplay as well as Barbarians of Lemuria.  The intersection of both games could be best described as Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea.

I thought also that given the level maximums I'd raise her to 10th level.

Red Sonja of Hyrkania
Barbarian (Fighter): 10th Level
Race: Hyrkanian (similar to the Vikings)
Secondary Skill: Hunter/Trapper

Strength: 18*
Dexterity: 16*
Constitution: 17*
Intelligence: 12
Wisdom: 11
Charisma: 18

Casting Ability: 0
Fighting Ability: 10

Hit Points: 76
Alignment: Chaotic Good
AC: 4 (special scale mail)
Weapon Mastery: Sword, Battle Axe (2 attacks per round)

+2 bonus to all saves

I think it is a good build to be honest.  A lot of the Barbarian powers/abilities work well with the concept as to be expected.  I didn't list them all here; they are in the book.

Looking forward to seeing what else I can do with this game.

4 comments:

Pun Isaac said...

I've still haven't taken a look at AS&SH so I can't say how the stats look, but I have to compliment you on your choice of cosplay pic.

Timothy S. Brannan said...

It is a good choice!

I honestly think you would get a big kick out of AS&SH. Reading about the kind of game you like and what you post this seems like a no-brainer to me.

Plus it plays nice with Basic, S&S, LL and S&W.

Vance A said...

requisite:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wye3bC3Whng/T9dUyfpTL-I/AAAAAAAABJk/ExJOqIQT_RY/s1600/cerebus_010_red_sophia.jpg

Ranger6409 said...

Red Sonja Model-ABSOLUTELY FRIGGIN GORGEOUS!!!!! I Might even let you kill me after a night with SOnja...