Hussar

Hussar is a word from the Phaedran language and it refers to those who make their living as riders. Originally thought to refer to overland couriers, it has now come to define mounted military units and troops. Almost all organized militaries on Talislanta have Hussar regiments. The Thralls of Taz use Mangonel Lizards as their primary mounts while the armies of the Aaman and Zandu favor the Greymane and those of L’Haan employ the Silvermane Equs. In other areas mounted troops are used alongside war chariots and similar conveyances (the Rajans and Kang chariot units are greatly feared by their respective enemies). Hussars learn to live from the back of their mounts often sleeping while riding to make the most of their mobility and speed.

Each time this Path is followed the character ages 3 years.

Attribute Adjustments

• CR +2
• DEX +1

Skill Ranks

12

Preferred Skills

• Caravan Master
• Command
• Conveyance (chariot or wagons)
• Cook
• Ride
• Signal
• Tactics (cavalry)
• Weapon (lance or polearm plus two of choice)

Special Features

• Hussars receive the Mounted Combat Quirk at no cost.

Available Quirks

• Animal Empathy
• Charioteer
• Danuvian Riding
• Fearless
• Mirin Formation Fighting (mounted)

Starting Equipment

• Studded armor
• Lance or polearm of choice
• One weapon of choice
• Equs, Aht-Ra, Strider or Mangonel Lizard mount plus saddle and tack
• Saddle bags
• Tent
• Bedroll
• Tinder box
• Waterskin
• Road rations
• Coin purse with 35 g.l. in assorted currency