![[Dreyvarg Drazhan.png]] # Dreyvarg Drazhan _Human Barbarian Chieftain | [[Tribe of the Elk]] | Northern Tribes Territory_ ## Summary [[Eldraki]]'s sister. Raised as "Hertha" among the [[Tribe of the Elk]] after the shaman [[Ingrid Whitebear]] spirited her away from [[Isarr Kronenstrom]]'s coup—the same night their parents were murdered and infant [[Eldraki]] was saved by [[Klauth]]. Recently discovered her true name and identity as the "Red Wolf" of prophecy. Now leads the [[Tribe of the Elk]] after her uncle [[Jarund Elkhardt]] fell in battle against [[Isarr Kronenstrom]], fighting to hold the northern resistance together. ## At a Glance Towering warrior woman with fierce red hair braided with bone beads. Ice-blue eyes. Elk antler headdress, wolf pelts over leather armor, intricate blue tattoos. Carries a greataxe like it weighs nothing. During her coming-of-age ritual, a massive red wolf appeared instead of an elk spirit and spoke her true name. Her spirit wolf companion [[Var]] found her soon after. Now leads the [[Tribe of the Elk]] after her uncle [[Jarund Elkhardt]] fell in battle against [[Isarr Kronenstrom]]. Torn between reclaiming her [[Tribe of the Wolf|Wolf]] birthright and accepting [[Tribe of the Elk|Elk]] leadership. ## Personality Natural leader with fierce temper. Decisive, bold, struggles with patience. Embodies both wolf ferocity and elk wisdom. Gestures broadly when passionate, unconsciously touches her weapons. ## Quote _"They call me Hertha, but my father named me Dreyvarg—Crimson Wolf. The North burns. I'll remind them why they once feared the Tribe of the Wolf."_ ## Background **The Coup:** Born to King [[Ulf Drazhan]] and Queen [[Yrsa Drazhan]] of the [[Tribe of the Wolf]]. [[Isarr Kronenstrom]] murdered both parents. [[Ingrid Whitebear]] fled with young Dreyvarg to the [[Tribe of the Elk]]—her mother's people. **The Prophecy:** _"When winter's grip seems endless dire, Red Wolf and Red Dragon rise with fire. One touched by elk, one marked by scale, together they'll lift winter's veil. The beast that death could not contain, by blood united, shall be slain."_ She is that wolf. [[Eldraki]] is the other half. [[Ingrid Whitebear]] insists the Red Dragon is coming. [[Dreyvarg Drazhan|Dreyvarg]] has a war to fight. ## Stats **Gladiator** (MM 346), CR 6 - **AC:** 16 (hide armor, shield) - **HP:** 112 (15d8 + 45) - **Speed:** 40 ft. - **STR** 18 (+4) | **DEX** 14 (+2) | **CON** 16 (+3) | **INT** 10 (+0) | **WIS** 14 (+2) | **CHA** 16 (+3) - **Saves:** Str +7, Con +6 - **Skills:** Athletics +7, Intimidation +6, Perception +5, Survival +5 - **Senses:** Passive Perception 15 - **Languages:** Common, Giant **Brave.** Advantage on saves vs. frightened. **Brute.** Melee weapon attacks deal one extra die of damage (included below). **Rage (3/day).** Advantage on Str checks/saves, +2 melee damage, resistance to bludgeoning/piercing/slashing. Lasts 1 minute. **Reckless.** At the start of her turn, can gain advantage on all melee attacks but attacks against her have advantage until her next turn. **Pack Tactics.** Advantage on attack rolls against a creature if [[Var]] is within 5 feet of the target and isn't incapacitated. --- ### Actions **Multiattack.** Dreyvarg makes two Wolfsbane Greataxe attacks. **Wolfsbane Greataxe.** _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 17 (2d12 + 4) slashing damage. **Handaxe.** _Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +7 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage. **Rally the Pack (1/day).** Dreyvarg lets out a war cry. Each ally within 30 feet that can hear her gains 10 temporary hit points and advantage on their next attack roll. --- ### Reactions **Parry.** +3 AC against one melee attack that would hit her. --- ### Vár (Spirit Wolf Companion) **Wolf** (MM 341) with: - **HP:** 22 - **Intelligence:** 8 - **Understands Common and Giant** - **Spirit Form:** Can't be permanently killed. If reduced to 0 HP, reforms at Dreyvarg's side after 24 hours. --- And for the **Dramatis Personae** entry in Winter Empire: **[[Dreyvarg Drazhan]]** — Towering warrior, fierce red hair, elk antler headdress. [[Eldraki]]'s sister, raised as "Hertha" after Isarr's coup. The "Red Wolf" of prophecy—though she's fighting to save her people, not fulfill destiny. Leads the [[Tribe of the Elk]] after [[Jarund Elkhardt]]'s death. Joined by spirit wolf [[Var]].