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Cudgel Ironsmile
Motive:
To beat the odds through adroit leadership, rebuild the battered Ironclad Regiment, and ruthlessly protect her allies
Cudgel Ironsmile is a middle-aged dwarven veteran hailing from the nation of Kayolin. She spent her early years adventuring alongside the Solamnic Knight Becklin Uth Viharin and Ispin Greenshield, which earned her the nickname “Cudgel”. She now commands her own mercenary company, the Ironclad Regiment.
Adroit Leadership
Choice: When a battle begins, Cudgel surveys the battlefield and chooses one PC to act as her vanguard.
Trigger: The chosen vanguard PC attacks an adversary that Cudgel has pointed out.
Effect: Cudgel's brilliant tactical mind creates an opening. The vanguard PC makes their attack roll with advantage. If the attack succeeds, Cudgel's coordinated strike allows the PC to add 1d10 to their damage roll.
Ironclad Defense
Trigger: A PC within Close range is hit by an attack and would take Major or Severe damage.
Effect: Cudgel throws herself into the fray with her weapon and shield to intercept the blow, acting as the ultimate bodyguard. The PC reduces the damage taken by two thresholds (e.g., Severe to Minor). Cudgel takes the brunt of the hit and marks the full amount of damage to herself.
A Friendly Hand of Cards
Trigger: The PCs start a rest or downtime with Cudgel in an encampment or tavern.
Effect: As a gifted card player, Cudgel deals out a hand of cards to help take the party's mind off the trauma of war. Any PC who plays a hand and swaps stories with her automatically clears 2 Stress and gains 1 Hope.
