King Herakli is the kind of noble warrior-king about whom stories were once told. Now, his belly has grown more prodigious than his muscles, and his famed deeds are of hunting and feasting, rather than deeds of arms.
Herakli was a king unjustly deposed in his childhood, his own father murdered on the throne, and he was smuggled away in secrecy by loyal servants. In his youth, he trained in the arts of battle and command, and victory by hard-won victory, he took back his kingdom. He became a young and generous king, vital and strong. Thirty years later, his reign has stagnated, and his skills are rustier than his battle-plate. Statistics: In his prime, King Herakli was a Neutral Good 12th-level Fighter. Nowadays, his skills are more equivelent to a 5th-level Fighter, but he enjoys hearing tales of daring battle, exciting swordplay, and bold deeds. Those who come before him with souvenirs of battle, or offer him daring ideas, will find themselves well-rewarded and given trust. Court has left him jaded and tired of politicking. How you can use King Herakli in your game: - As a reigning monarch, Herakli makes an ideal NPC for hiring adventurers to resolve threats. Although his guards are well-prepared for threats, King Herakli is eager to dispense with ceremony if someone offers an interesting story, or has an exciting trophy to display. He rewards such accomplishment with a belly laugh and an easy bonus, much to the chagrin of his chamberlain. As a patron who gives bonuses and is easy to get along with, he may even be popular with adventurers. - Treachery within King Heralki's court might endanger him and force an evacuation to safety. At this time, he may entreat trusted mercenaries who have worked for him before. If they end up assisting the King himself, they may find his confidence outweighing his current skill level. His enemies will have little care for his sensitivity, but may not expect the PCs to assist him. - As loyal retainers, your Player Characters may earn knighthood or some other noble title, gaining responsibility for lands and retainers of their own, as well as the need to pay tithes and defend their holdings. If their role draws them into conflict with other lords of the realm, or perhaps even King Herakli himself, this can make for an interesting time for them. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 17 October 2019. Comments are closed.
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