Redwing

Redwing is a Hawk of Virtue given to Samson by his parens, Hugh of Flambeau, to be a familiar. Redwing is aggressive and a fighter; he is constantly on the lookout for prey, and will eagerly take on enemies many times his own size. He doesn't think twice about attacking armed men. He never tires and does not sleep; Redwing's magic means he could fly to Constantinople and back without resting, if he wished. He also makes an excellent sentry.

Importantly, Redwing is not intelligent and cannot speak. He gets very depressed when he is indoors and could weaken or even die if kept away from the sky for a long enough period.

Samson hasn't yet bound him, but they hunt together and get along well. Binding Redwing will require a lab total of only 16 as well as 4 pawns of vis.

Magic Might 6 (Ignem)

Season Summer

Characteristics Int 0, Per +3, Pre +1, Com 0, Str -6, Sta +2, Dex +1, Qik +6

Size -3

Confidence 1 (3) (swooping attack only)

Virtues & Flaws Magic Animal (0); Essential Virtue: Hunter +3 (+1), Ferocity (swooping attack) (+1), Keen Vision (+1); Anchored to the Sky (-1), Fragile Constitution (-1), Overconfidence: Minor (-1)

Qualities Accomplished Flier, Extra Natural Weapons, Fast Flier, Keen Eyesight, Pursuit Predator

Magic Qualities Tireless

Personality Traits Fierce +3

Reputations None

Combat

• Talons Init +5, Atk +10, Defense +16, Dmg -4

• Beak Init +6, Atk +10, Defense +13, Dmg -5

Soak -2

Fatigue Levels Redwing is Tireless and does not spend Fatigue; he can spend a Confidence point to exert himself, instead of using Fatigue

Wound Penalties -1 (1-2), -3 (3-4), -5 (5-6), Incapacitated (7-8), Dead (9+)

Abilities Athletics 6 (swift flight), Awareness 5 (spotting prey), Brawl 5 (talons), Hunt 6 (game birds), Stealth 4 (ambush), Survival 5 (cold climates)

Vis 1 pawn in his wings

Appearance Redwing is a gyrfalcon with a wingspan of four feet. He has a short, hooked beak and dark eyes. His plumage is reddish-brown with a banded pattern.

Redwing adds +3 to rolls involving speed while flying, +6 to all rolls involving eyesight, and +3 when hunting. When making a swooping attack, he can spend Confidence.