Role

Chapter 4

The northern Udgaardian plains are an interesting place. The river and
tributaries that run through the area are large and spread out. They form
multiple little sand bars, light plains, and lead around a settlement of
Onehearts. This group is well known for being at balance with Thar-Eris,
living at peace with Her lands and children. However, at times, those who
would cause pain and destruction pass through, usually through the dark
city of Udgaard or its small outpost, or from the northern goblin settlement.

One day, as the steam from a passing shower was rising from the burning
fields on the south side of the plains, Krauf was taken off guard by an
Imperial warrior and a sadly misguided gnome magus at his side. They
were making it their priority to slaughter the usually peaceful Onehearts
and had set their sights on some saurian prey as well.

Striding swiftly to the northwest after surviving their first assault, he moved
as silently and swiftly as he could, for one not fully accustomed to the
plains. Having caught him off guard, they were confident in the kill but
soon they learned the lesson, sometimes prey bites back.

After setting up in a small bit of brush to the south of the Oneheart tents,
he awaited the duo's arrival. Swiftly he ambushed the spear-wielding
warrior and targeted his weapon. Although he failed in his initial attempt,
his second was true and allowed him to land quick flurry of sword and axe
swings. They then retreated, heading towards Udgaard and their healing
magics but he was swifter. He overtook them by two bounds and set up
another ambush, laying the felar to rest. With one of the party falling, the
fight continued sporadically before the combatants made their way to the
planar sanctum.

After passing several of the mountain wargs, he again clashed with the
mage but this time they had a fire giant mercenary at their side. Although
he was continually pelted with corrosive grasps and burned by spewing
ash, he fought on. Eventually, the mage too met their end and was
ushered unto Her bosom.

As the two exchanged some last words, the mage noted that he fought
like a wild animal. Although Krauf noted the difference and explained that
he held no animosity against the magus, he also stated that those who
perpetuate the cycle of vicious death against Her children will not be free
of the pounce of this forest warrior.