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Dumpshock Forums _ Shadowrun _ Critter: Hrafn

Posted by: Johnny B. Good Jul 14 2010, 02:41 PM

I wanted an awakened raven pet in our game, but was sorely dissapointed when there wasn't one in RW. Really, I was confused. Bird that is a staple of mythology almost everywere (Eyes and ears of Odin anybody?), no awakened variant. Somehow there's an awakened Koala (GODDAMN DROP BEARS), but no awakened Raven. So here one is, statted and priced.

Comments, criticizim, concerns appreciated.

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EDIT: Added compulsive (Mild, hoards shiny things) to weaknesses.

Posted by: CanRay Jul 14 2010, 02:56 PM

I think I might use these.

Until my group is smart enough to get some chrome ball bearings and throw them at the Ravens.

"Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh! Shiny!"

Posted by: Lansdren Jul 14 2010, 03:12 PM

Interesting, I like the idea and I think I will also see about using this in some way.

Posted by: Makki Jul 14 2010, 03:25 PM

their intelligence stats sound a bit off. i can't imagine a bird being the most intelligent being on the planet. i'd say 5/4 - 6/4 max

Posted by: Johnny B. Good Jul 14 2010, 03:42 PM

QUOTE (Makki @ Jul 14 2010, 04:25 PM) *
their intelligence stats sound a bit off. i can't imagine a bird being the most intelligent being on the planet. i'd say 5/4 - 6/4 max


For reference, Merlin Hawks have in INT of 6 and a LOG of 4, and ravens are notably smarter than hawks. Also, critter INT and LOG stats are not analagous to metahuman INT and LOG stats. They convey problem solving ability in relation to general critter intelligence, which means these things are basically spider monkey smart, even magically smart, but still not truly sapient.

EDIT: Until they flock up, that is.

Posted by: Deadmannumberone Jul 15 2010, 01:29 AM

QUOTE (Makki @ Jul 14 2010, 09:25 AM) *
their intelligence stats sound a bit off. i can't imagine a bird being the most intelligent being on the planet. i'd say 5/4 - 6/4 max


Real life ravens, along with most of their relatives, show nearly http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2007/apr/29/theobserversuknewspages.uknews1 http://dml.cmnh.org/1995Jun/msg00361.html of http://www.thewonderofbirds.com/crow/mythology.htm.

Posted by: Hagga Jul 15 2010, 01:39 AM

I'd give it 'accident' as well, given how often Ravens are the harbingers of ill-fortune.

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