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@Ellion
How dare you take away Madeline's glory! xD She was fiiiiine!

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@Rune_Alchemist
Mechanically speaking, rogues in DnD are skill monkeys and meh combatants, which is why i didn't use them as an example xD Id use the Ranger class as a comparison but they have spells. >.> A Fighter in DnD can have any kind of fighting style theoretically (edition depending anyway), so they're not always the archetypal knight in shining armor so to speak. Like I have one that's a dancer and uses his sheer grace and passion to kill things xD

Spells in the Dark: The Shadow Queen (18+ For dark and suggestive themes)

I always balanced small scale gravity/time abilities by limiting the radius, so only things 20 to 30 feet would be affected. It makes it more fair since it becomes easier to avoid.

Also I like to think of Hunters vs. Witches with a DnD mindset (Witches are Wizards/Sorcerers, Hunters are Fighters/Barbarians). Like, Witches are extremely squishy and have no martial prowess, so they drop like flies if a Hunter closes in on them. A Hunter can shrug off more blows too and has a better chance to withstand or avoid effects that would fell an ordinary human. Of course, Witches have fancy magic which is their strongest perk, but an arrow to the head will kill them just the same xD

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@Noxx
Nice, Hissy is in range for Madeline's ULTIMATE ABILITY that's totally awesome and SUPER deadly! (It's neither of these things).

Spells in the Dark: The Shadow Queen (18+ For dark and suggestive themes)

I might bring another character in, someone fairly creepy and a bit batshit insane... xD

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_{@Ellion@Noxx@Rune_Alchemist@13org}

Madeline Crux stood over the corpse of a headless wolf, a splash of crimson gore on her face and shallow claw marks down her leather jerkin. The creature had attacked on her trek back through the woods to Seren’s Folly after a rather unsuccessful day of hunting. She mused that the animal must have been starving, considering most wolves avoided human interacting unless there was no other food to be found. At the very least, she had this wolf’s head to show as a trophy though, so her journey hadn’t been entirely fruitless. A single wolf wasn’t worth gloating about, but she was certain she’d be able to spin a tale about how this particular one had been possessed by a demon or something. Now that would be something for the town to talk about, right?!

As the redheaded woman knelt to pick up her new souvenir, a shout reverberated throughout the forest. Madeline’s interest was piqued, and a coy smile spread on her face. Finally! Some really action! A maiden in trouble, no doubt, and conveniently close too. This would be a grand start to her epic tale, one that would be known for generations! Forgetting about the wolf’s head, Madeline began gallivanting towards the source of the noise with a whimsical spring in her step and a certain giddiness in her chest.

It didn’t take the aspiring champion long to rush from the woodwork and into the strange scenario. A man was brandishing his sword at not just one, but two girls, it looked like. Madeline had yet to recognize the threat that hung in the trees, too focused on the man and his presumably foul intentions. “Oh, big man, we’ve got here! Gotta take your delights by force, yeah?” the woman taunted the dark haired warrior, drawing her own axe and shield to challenge him. Stepping between the girls and himself, Madeline was all prepared for a fight. She obviously didn’t know the context of anything going on, nor did it seem to matter to her. “Don’t worry, girls, Madeline Crux, most revered of the Hunters, is here to save the day! This swine will taste the steel of my axe!” she arrogantly spoke, striking a heroic pose to be remembered.

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Introducing Madeline Crux, the resident braggart!

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Madeline Crux

Appearance:

She stands at a tall 5’11”, possesses wavy locks of red hair and olive green eyes.

Age: 20

Personality:
Madeline is perhaps one of the most bullheaded and headstrong individuals you’ll have the chance to meet, and her ego is bigger than the head of her axe. She’s constantly boasting about how she’s going to be the next legendary hero. There’s no challenge Madeline won’t take, so long as it builds upon reputation as the greatest slayer in the land. However, her journey up the hierarchy is just beginning. As a novice hunter, her combat prowess isn’t exactly godlike, though she might tell you otherwise.

Most know Madeline as a bossy loudmouth, taunting and easily provoked to anger. One wrong string of words, and you might feel her heavy fist in your face. However, though crude she is, Madeline is not without compassion or sympathy. She sticks up for the downtrodden and will go to the aid of anyone in trouble with reckless abandon, especially if it’ll be something remembered for ages to come. Perhaps her greatest folly is her naivety. Though strong and powerful she is, she has yet to acquire a master hunter's wisdom; thus Madeline is incredibly easy to fool.

History:
Madeline Crux was born into greatness, or so she says. She claims to be the last descendant and, as such, the rightful heir of Brant the Leviathan, an ancient conqueror and once regarded as a god in some cultures. In reality, Madeline comes from a simple family of smiths, who have long provided quality arms to the village of Seren’s Folly. While there is a legend in their family that speaks of a connection to the ancient Brant, there is no concrete evidence that they are truly his descendants.

From a young age, she was taught the art of the forge, keeping in line with family tradition. However, the young girl always neglected her training to go out into the woods and fight imaginary monsters with sticks and stones, pretending to be one the hunters of the village. She was not a fearful little girl, though her parents were certainly concerned for her safety. For years, they kept her away from actual arms and did anything they could to keep her invested in their noble profession.

It was not until her parents perished from a strange pox, rumored to have been stirred up by witches, when she was 17 that Madeline was able to seek out her true calling, that of a hunter. So she took up the axe and shield, and she has practiced every day in the hopes that the legend of Madeline Crux will ring out through the annuls of history.

Signature Weapon:
A large battle axe, honed to a keen edge. Her current one is quite ordinary, but she hopes to be able to craft a greater weapon in the future.

Things they look for in a partner:
Due to the fact that she tends to scare potential suitors away, she hasn’t considered romance much. However, if anyone stands a chance, it would someone who is able to go toe-to-toe with her and not let her walk all over them.

Pets/Familiars: N/A

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Very interested in getting in on this! I'll probably make a novice, female hunter, but that's subject to change (like if more witches are needed, then I can totally roll that way).

Closed. Free Pass has been rebooted.

At this rate, the class might as well go to Milan, Italy xD Historical, right next to the Alps, and fairly close to the coast.