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Ricco McMillan
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Crimson Skyblades
Hiding amongst the clouds or within the crevasses of
Cloud-stones, a band of ruthless sky pirates wait for
unsuspecting travelers to cross their path. They are
not ordinary pirates but rather a collection of the
most fearsome females to take to the skies. The
Crimson Skyblades. They decimate entire crews and
steal their vessels within moments of boarding. These
ladies of the sky hold no loyalty to any faction and
bow to no man. Even among the pirate community,
they are feared and respected; remaining
unchallenged. It is not uncommon for the Skyblades
to take on a mercenary or assassin's role. However,
they will only take a job if the employer is female.
When the Skyblades are not terrorizing the
airways, they take refuge in abandon temples. These
temples are carved into the sides of lofty mountains,
with rare ones found atop large cloud-stones. They
are heavenly fortified an contain passage ways riddled
with deadly traps. Any frontal attack or raid is almost
impossible.
The Crimson Skyblades have an extreme hatred
toward men and show them no mercy. They will keep
a male alive if there is something he can offer them.
Once his worth is gone, he dies. The women they
recruit come from all walks of life as well as from
vessels they have raided. No woman is ever forced or
manipulated to join them nor will any perish
intentionally by their hands. They prefer young
women from troubled homes or abusive situations.
They guide them and teach them their beliefs. The
end result is a ruthless, sword wielding, man slaying
femme fatal.

Crimson Skyblade's Airships

The Skyblade's have three major airships that haunt
theskies. Their flagship, Serrah's Vengence, is an
Empress class named in honor of Luna's mother.
Matron's Fury, another Empress class, and the smaller
Windshifter class, Sirens Song, have also cast their
shadows over many an airship. The fleet has grown
with more and more vessels, and women, taking to
the sky.

History
The Skyblade's matron, Luna Vayle, was a young girl
of no more than 14 years of age when her mother,
Serrah, was forcibly married to a ruthless sky pirate
named Reshrim Kron. He was a psychotic warlord
who earned his living attacking towns, villages and
other airships. He and his crew stole their goods, gold
and women which Reshrim coveted as much if not
more than gold. He would kill the ones he did not
keep for his personal collection by throwing them
overboard when his airship reached maximum
altitude. This occurred only after his crew had their
way with them. Luna witnessed their cruelty towards
these helpless victims. As she grew, so did her rage.
Luna wanted nothing more than to kill Reshrim. At
night, she planned take a dagger to his throat as he
slept. Serrah begged her not to; fearing that her
daughter would be killed and she would be left alone
with this evil man. Serrah was pregnant and she knew
she would need Lunas help. Reluctantly, Luna agreed
to wait for the right moment.
When Serrah did not birth a son, Reshrim was
infuriated and, in his rage, killed Serrah and the girl
child before turning his attention to Luna. She would
now birth him a son or suffer the same fate. The
evening of her mother and baby sisters murders,
Reshrim came to her expecting a submissive young
woman. Instead, he was met with a dagger plunged
deep in his gut. She repeated the attack over and over
until she was convinced he was dead. This was her
chance to escape with the surviving captives. She
went to the crew quarters while the men were asleep
and tied a rope around the door handles; trapping
them inside. She then freed the women and together
they made their way to the quartermaster at the helm.
Luna, along with the backing of nine furious women,
forced him to bring the ship down. When all the
women were off with treasure in hand, Luna slit the
quartermasters throat and set the ship ablaze. She
stood watching the ship burn; listening to the men
scream in agony and fear. She closed her eyes to take
in the sounds of the suffering of men and vowed
silently to never fall under mans rule. For the first
time since their abduction, she felt serenity.
Some of the women chose to stay together in
their freedom as they did in captivity. They had a
bond forged by their suffering. Though Reshrim and
his crew were dead, they still felt the need for

vengeance. Their hatred of men, born from necessity,

became an unalterable belief. Luna and the women
purchased an airship and crew with the treasure and
went in search of a place to live without mens rule.
They began their new lives as pirates using a
ruse of an airship in distress. When another ship
would hook up to theirs to offer eager assistance to
women, their faade of helplessness shifted to
nightmarish rage. The unsuspecting men who came
to their aid were slaughtered. They would take their
goods and sometimes their ship. Their name and
reputation quickly spread. Those who opposed them
found that these angles of death were a force to be
reckoned with. As the Crimson Skyblades, they soon
became the most infamous pirates to take to the skies.

Expertise
Crimson Skyblade (Tempest)
Crimson Skyblade's Tempests arent just your
standard pirates. They are fast and relentless women
who are always on the front line. They are skilled in
ship-to-ship combat and infiltration; allowing them to
quickly seize another airship. Though the Skyblades
prefer to stick together, a Tempest may take on
individual jobs deemed necessary for their goals. This
always includes the search for more recruits. Having a
Tempest in an adventuring party may be the best and
worst thing. Men should tread carefully.
Cost: 5 experience points
Requirements: Must be female
Virtue/Taint Requirements: None
Benefits:
Scimitar - The scimitar is the standard issue
weapon used by the Crimson Skyblades. It is
an Item of Quality made of deadlier
construction granting a +1 damage bonus.
Slayer of Men - The Crimson Skyblades go in
to a rage and become more deadly when
fighting men. Once per day, they may add an
additional D12 when in melee combat with a
male humanoid opponent.

Crimson Skyblade (Fury)

The Fury is the elite rank of Skyblade. They are
leaders among the sky-pirates made up of the most
fearsome women in the land. They follow no mans
rule and will only work cooperatively with a man if it
benefits them or their cause. It is not uncommon for
the Skyblades to kill or double-cross any man in their
party when the job is done. Underestimating them
because of their gender has been the last mistake of
uncountable lives.
Cost: 10 experience points
Requirements: Must be female and have Crimson
Skyblade (Tempest)
Virtue/Taint Requirements: None
Benefits:
Mortal Wounding - On a successful Natural
12 roll, the Skyblade's opponent will bleed
out. This causes 1 point of damage per round
until healed or dead
Empowerment - The Fury yells out an
inspiring chant, giving all female allies within
50 feet a +1 bonus to all attack rolls for one
round.

New Equipment
Scimitar
Cost: 30 bp
Weight: 3.5lbs
Damage: 4
Description: A single handed sword forged to be
light weight with deep cutting damage. The curved
blade gives them the advantage when slashing
allowing the edge to cut through flesh with ease.
Crimson Blade Scimitar
Cost: 100 sp, 30 bp
Weight: 3.5lbs
Damage: 5
Description: Crimson Skyblade's scimitars are
normally weapons of quality and have the Deadlier
Construction (+1 damage) enhancement.

Captain Luna Vayle

Attributes
Physique
Coordination
Observation
Logic
Mystique

4
6
5
6
4

Health 28
Mana 0
Initiative 6

Resistances
Physical
Mental
Reaction
Magical

Catterie Tamaz
4
6
6
4

Size Med
Base Movement 30
Virtue 0
Taint 0

Attributes
Physique
Coordination
Observation
Logic
Mystique

4
5
3
5
6

Health 27
Mana 21
Initiative 5

Resistances
Physical
Mental
Reaction
Magical

4
5
5
6

Size Med
Base Movement 30
Virtue 1
Taint 0

Combat
Defense 11
Scimitar 16
Shield Parry 0
Long dagger 11
Weapon Parry 7
Unarmed (Fist) 6
Flat-footed 4
Unarmed (Kick) 7

Combat
Defense 12
Scimitar 14
Shield Parry 0
Unarmed (Fist) 6
Weapon Parry 9
Unarmed (Kick) 7
Flat-footed 4

Skills: Armor 7, Airship Pilot 10, Airship Weapons 8,

Balance 7, Climbing 6, Dodge 6, Health Development
8, Jumping 4, Melee 7, Perception 7, Unarmed 5
Benefits: +1 Scimitar, Slayer of Men, Mortal
Wounding, Empowerment

Skills: Armor 7, Airship Pilot 8, Airship Weapons 7,

Balance 7, Climbing 6, Dodge 7, Health Development
6, Jumping 4, Melee 9, Perception 7, Salve 9,
Unarmed 5
Spells: Mana Hearth 7, Battlefield Courage 7, Cure
Poison 7, Heal Minor Wound 7
Benefits: +1 Scimitar, Slayer of Men, Mortal
Wounding, Empowerment, Bedside Manner, Lay on
Hands

Race: Urbainian
Race Traits: +1 logic
Path: Drifter
Traits: Dual Wield, Worldly Experience
Expertise: Crimson Skyblade (Tempest & Fury)
Items: Scimitar +1, Long Dagger, Improved Rigid
Leather (Minor)+5 Defense
Description: Luna Vale is the founder and captain of
the most fearsome females to wield a blade. As leader
of the Crimson Skyblades, she has taken it upon
herself to be the blade of vengeance for all women
and a crusader against the male species. Four years as
captive aboard an airship has given her a wealth of
knowledge in airship combat and capture.
This bronzed skinned, raven haired femme fatale
is an expert tactician, deadly with a blade and not
easily manipulated. Luna believes in her cause to the
fullest extent. She still carries the dagger that killed
her captor as a symbol of her liberation. I have seen
the worst in man, but with my fellow women, Ive
seen the best in humanity. I will preserve it with
extreme vengeance.

Race: Imperial
Race Traits: +1 Mystique
Path: Path of the Mystic
Expertise: Crimson Skyblade (Tempest & Fury) and
Warfield Healer
Traits: Worldly Experience, Quality items 1 (Improved
Rigid leather +5 Defense) Linguist
Items: Scimitar +1, Improved Rigid Leather (Minor)
+5 Defense
Description: Catterie was the daughter of a powerful
noble in the city of Hound's Reach. He felt title and
fortune were more important than family. Her father
was repulsed by his daughter's gift of magic and made
a deal when she was only nine years old to trade her
to a mystic who promised riches, land and greater
title. Terrified, she begged her father not to let her go
with him. He snapped at her with obscenities and
denounced her as his daughter.

The mystic was a cruel and evil drunkard. She

was forced to do strenuous labor and was beaten if he
was not happy with her service. There was one
benefit she had with being there. When he passed out
from drinking, she would study his tomes. She found
great interest in healing spells and soon learned how
to manipulate the realms of magic. Once, during her
studies, she came across a scroll with a sleep spell.
She waited until the mystic's resistances were dulled
by alcohol to use it. Surprised by the ease of her
success, she fled to the closest oasis town and stowed
away on the only airship docked there. She hoped it
would lead her to civilization. Unfortunately, the
vessel belonged to Reshrim Kron. She was soon
discovered and brought into his service. Realizing her
abilities as a healer, he forced her to heal the girls he
assaulted. It disgusted him to be with a woman who
looked sick and injured. When Luna killed Kron,
Catterie joined the mutiny eagerly. Her abilities as a
healer and warrior make her a valued asset among the
Skyblades. She has become both second in command
and Lunas closest friend.

Crimson Blade (Tempest) NPC

Attributes
Physique
Coordination
Observation
Logic
Mystique

4
5
4
5
3

Health 26
Mana 0
Initiative 7

Resistances
Physical
Mental
Reaction
Magical

4
4
5
3

Size Med
Base Movement 30
Virtue 0
Taint 1

Combat
Defense 10
Scimitar 10
Shield Parry 0
Light Cross Bow 12
Weapon Parry 5
Unarmed (Fist) 6
Flat-footed 6
Unarmed (Kick) 7
Skills: Armor 7, Airship Weapons 7, Balance 6,
Climbing 5, Dodge 6, Health Development 6,
Jumping 5, Melee 5, Missile weapons 6, Perception 5,
Unarmed 5
Benefits: +1 Scimitar, Slayer of Men
Race: Urbainian
Path: Path of the Militarian
Expertise: Crimson Skyblade (Tempest)
Traits: Quality Item I (Improved Soft Leather +4
defense) Quick to Act, Danger Sense
Items: Scimitar +1, Light Crossbow (+3 Frog tip
arrows), Improved Soft Leather+4 Defense
Description: Adorned in blood red armor and
wielding their signature scimitars, the Tempests are
the warrior women that make up the Crimson
Skyblade's fighting force. The Tempest is a basic
template using the Urbainian race. This is intended as
a quick reference for Crimson Skyblade NPCs.