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Holger Danske Power Level: 12 Effective Power Level: 10 Power Points: 180/187PP Unspent Power Points: 7 Trade-Offs: No offensive, Defensive Trade-offs vary between TOU+5/DEF-5, None and TOU-5/DEF+5, see Defensive Stance Array power In Brief: Mythic Danish hero reawakens in the modern day to protect the Denmark and the rest of the world. Theme: Hero's Return - Hammerfall / The Champion - Hammerfall Alternate Identity: Holger, Son of Gudfred (Public), Ogier the Dane, Ogier le Danois, Ogier de Danemarche (Public) Birthplace: Kronborg, Denmark Residence: Kronborg, Denmark Occupation: Adventurer, Hero, Knight of Charlemagne Affiliations: Denmark Family: Gudfred (Father, King of Denmark from at least 804 to 810, died 810), Horik I (Brother, Joint King of Denmark 813 to 827, King of Denmark 827 to 854, died 854), 4 Brothers (Died 814, 819, 819, 827) DESCRIPTION Age: Born late 8th century Apparant age: Late twenties Gender: Male Ethnicity: Scandinavian Height: 6’8’’ Weight: 220 lbs. Eyes: Blue Hair: Blonde Holger is a tall man, with clearly defined Scandinavian features. He has cold blue eyes and loose blonde hair and beard. While he might appear intimidating and imposing at first, his chivalric and friendly nature tends to shine through. Holger tends to in a mixture of modern and ancient clothing. He will usually wear modern pants, shirts and boots, prefering them in darker colors, wearing his armor and armaments on top of them. His armor appears to be made from steel, with gold detailing in the segments, covering his upper body while leaving his arms bare. A light grey cape connects to the armor. He wears bracers in the same color scheme on his arms, and a red belt with golden clasps around his waist, a dark red sword sheathe with gold detailing and trim hanging from the belt. He wields a metallic, almost silver colored, shield, known as Bouclier de Danemarche, or Shield of Denmark, either on his arm or secured to his back. Curtana, the Sword of Mercy, is a short sword with silver hilt and golden crossguard. He wears a golden snake armlet around his upper right arm, wrapping around his arm several times. HISTORY In the dungeons beneath Castle Kronborg in Helsingør in Denmark sits a solitary figure, the statue of Holger Danske. A mighty warrior and hero, he was the son of King Gudfred, the Danish king from around 804 to 810. In an act of peace, Holger was given to the great king Charlemagne of France to ensure the peace between the two rulers. When Gudfred broke the peace treaties, Charlemagne decides to spare Holger, leading to Holger becoming one of Charlemagne's knights for a time, and a contemporary of Roland. During the years of battles and wars, Holger had many great adventures, growing into a heroic figure and defender of the weak, before he led the French to victory against the Saracen, slaying the giant Brehus in the battles. With his battles at an end, Holger Danske marched home to Denmark, to Castle Kronborg, where he sat down, his beard growing long. He eventually became a statue, that bears the inscription: Når Danmark stander i våde, så vågner Holger Danske Since then, Holger Danske has rested. In secret, he has awakened to fight the good fight and protect Denmark from threats, most recently in the early 1940'es during the Nazi occupation. With every victory, he has once again marched to Castle Kronborg and returned to his solitary vigil, his legend growing in the telling. And now, with the ever growing threats of super humans and the coming of greater mythological beings, Denmark is in greater peril than ever before. In this time of need, Denmark's future might be in the hands of its past. Because when Denmark is in peril, then Holger Danske will awaken! PERSONALITY & MOTIVATION Holger is a contradiction. A man out of time, he has nonetheless followed the turn of the world through the ages, and is well at home in the modern day. An honorable knight, and yet a fierce viking warrior. He is a man of excess, and yet disciplined. Holger is a passionate man, who loves the thrill of battle and adventure. He is a jovial and boastful sort, who nonetheless believes in his strong sense of honor, who will stand up and protect the weak when called. While deeply enjoying the modern day and all its amenities, he finds himself at odds with the differing morals. In his day, you would slay your foe, rather than let them rot, but he tries to follow the rules of the time. He loves a challenge, rarely backing down from an argument or a fight, whether it is a true battle or just for fun. He is deeply loyal to his friends, even Ratatoskr, despite repeteadly claiming how much the divine rodent annoys him. POWERS & TACTICS Holger is an experienced warrior, having fought ever greater threats through the ages, his skills and power growing as his legend has grown. He is primarily a melee combatant, using prefering to use his sword Curtana for offense and his shield Bouclier de Danemarche for defense, using his speed and moving rapidly around the battle field to where he can do the most good. He tends to work closely together with his partner Ratatoskr, using any opportunities that the Asgardian Squirrel might create for him. POWER DESCRIPTIONS Holger is essentially powered by his own legend, a magic that has let him sleep through the ages as a statue and rise when Denmark has been in need. Holger seems to have stopped aging at some point in his late 20'es, and is completely immune to all disease. He is able to run and leap far faster and longer than any normal man, as befitting of a legendary hero that has fought beasts and invading armies. Holger is physically powerful, being far stronger, agile and tough than the average man. Holger wields two artifacts: The short sword Curtana and the shield Bouclier de Danemarche. Bouclier de Danemarche is essential to Holger's defense. It can withstand or deflect great blows, allowing Holger to evade or block incoming damage, while absorbing enough force to help him stay steady when struck. It is large enough that he can use it to protect others or himself. While the shield has some magic, it has been named by Holger himself, and seems to be a minor artifact, at least compared to Curtana. Curtana was crafted by Wayland the Smith and bears the inscription "My name is Curtana, of the same steel and temper as Joyeuse and Durandal". It is also known as the Sword of Mercy, and was for a time wielded by Tristan of the Round Table. Curtana is an incredibly potent blade, virtually unbreakable and able to cut through virtually anything, if enough force is applied. Using a combination of the sword's magic and his own skills, Holger is able to use it for far more than just hacking away at his opponents. He is able to swing the blade at blinding speed and precision, even cutting insubstantial targets. He can cut an enemy to destroy their toughness and defenses, sweep their leg to make them fall, the cuts making it difficult to rise or even making them fall again, or simply bash them with the blunt side of the blade to momentarily stun them. The sword's most powerful magic is its ability to instill hope and healing in those that surround Holger. As he raises the Sword of Mercy to the sky, the blade shines brightly as it restores both the spirit and body of those around Holger. COMPLICATIONS Heeding the Call: If Denmark is in great peril, Holger will feel a pull to return to his home, to protect his homeland from all danger. If this happens in the middle of a battle, Holger might end up distracted, which can make him miss a crucial strike or take the wrong action. If this happens, the GM can award Holger a Hero Point. Unforgiving Blade: Holger is not quite used to these softer times, where you try to employ non-lethal force unless absolutely necessary. While he does his best to conform to the modern standards, he is quicker to suggest or try to kill particularly dangerous foes that cannot otherwise be contained than others, which can lead to conflicts with other heroes and law enforcement. If such a conflict arises, the GM can award Holger a Hero Point. Stronger Than All: Holger has sworn to protect those weaker than him. Threatening the weak or innocent will provoke Holger into taking action or rush to the aid, even if it allows the villain to escape. If a villain threatens someone weaker than Holger to complicate a situation, the GM can award him a Hero Point. Hearts on Fire: Holger is a passionate man. He will rarely back down from an argument or fight once it has begun, even if it could make the situation better. The GM can award Holger a Hero Point if his headstrong refusal to back down complicates a situation. Steel Meets Steel: Holger will usually engage the biggest, most powerful foe in combat, taking attention away from others and on to himself, even if it would be smarter to take out weaker foes one by one first. The GM can award Holger a Hero Point if his attempts to engage the most powerful foe on the battlefield complicates a situation. Annoying Rodent: Ratatoskr's antics can some times be annoying, distracting or outright dangerous. He might be a divine creature, but he is still a squirrel. He might block the view, antagonize enemies, annoy friends, reach for the shiny thing or push the big red button, just to see what it does. The GM can award Holger a Hero Point if Ratatoskr's antics complications a situation. ABILITIES 10 + 10 + 10 + 4 + 8 + 4 = 46PP Strength: 20 (+5) Dexterity: 20 (+5) Constitution: 20 (+5) Intelligence: 14 (+2) Wisdom: 18 (+4) Charisma: 14 (+2) COMBAT 8 + 10 = 18PP Initiative: +5 (+5 Dex,) Attack: +4 Base, +10 Melee, +4 Ranged Defense: +5 Base, +10 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Balance), +5 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Block), +15 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Deflect), +3 Flat-Footed Grapple: +15 (+4 Base Attack, +6 Attack Focus [Melee], +5 Strength) Knockback: -7 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Balance) / -9 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Block) / -4 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Deflect) / -2 (w/o Bouclier de Danemarche) SAVING THROWS 3 + 3 + 4 = 10PP Toughness: +5 (+5 Con), +10 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Balance), +15 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Block), +5 (w. Defensive Stance Array set to Deflect) Fortitude: +8 (+5 Con, +3) Reflex: +8 (+5 Dex, +3) Will: +8 (+4 Wis, +4) SKILLS 60R = 15PP Diplomacy 8 (+10) Intimidate 8 (+10) Knowledge [History] 8 (+10) Knowledge [Theology/Philosophy] 3 (+5) Languages 4 [Native: Danish; Learned: English, French, German, Old English] Medicine 6 (+10) Notice 6 (+10) Search 5 (+3) Sense Motive 6 (+10) Survival 6 (+10) FEATS 48PP Accurate Attack All-Out Attack Attack Focus [Melee] 6 Benefit 1 [Wealth] Fearless Jack-of-All-Trades Luck 3 Power Attack Sidekick 30 [Ratatoskr] Takedown Attack 2 Ultimate Effort [Ultimate Save: Toughness] Enhanced Feats Interpose POWERS 4 + 25 + 12 + 2 = 43 Agile Warrior Array 1.5 (3PP Array; Feats: Alternate Power 1) [4PP] (Descriptors: Magic, Training) BP: Speed 3 (50 MPH, 500 ft./rnd.) {3/3} AP: Leaping 3 (Distance x10; Running jump distance: 150 ft.) {3/3} Device 6 (30DP Container; Flaws: Hard-To-Lose; Feats: Indestructible) [25PP] (Descriptors: Curtana, the Sword of Mercy, Sword, Magic) Sword Strike Array 13 (26DP Array; Feats: Alternate Power 4) [30DP] (Descriptors: Training) BP: Damage 5 (Extras: Autofire 1 [10 ranks], Penetrating 5; Feats: Affects Insubstantial 2, Improved Critical 2, Incurable, Mighty) {26/26} (Descriptors: Slash, Slashing Damage Type) AP: Drain Toughness 10 (Extras: Affects Objects; Feats: Affects Insubstantial 2, Improved Critical 2, Incurable, Slow Fade [1pt/min]) {26/26} (Descriptors: Wound, Slashing Damage Type) AP: {4 + 22 = 26/26} (Descriptors: Sword of Mercy) Emotion Control 10 (Extras: Area [General Visual Perception], Linked [Healing], Selective; Flaws: Duration 2 [Instant], Limited [Hope], Range 2 [Touch]) [4PP] Healing 4 (Extras: Action [Standard], Area [General Visual Perception], Linked [Emotion Control], Selective, Total; Flaws: Limited [Others]; Feats: Persistent, Stabilize) [22PP] AP: Stun 10 (Feats: Affects Insubstantial 2, Improved Critical 2) {24/26} (Descriptors: Bash, Bludgeoning Damage Type) AP: Trip 10 (Extras: Knockback, Secondary Effect; Flaws: Range [Touch]; Feats: Affects Insubstantial 2, Improved Critical 2, Improved Trip) {25/26} (Descriptors: Sweep, Slashing Damage Type) Device 3 (15DP Container; Flaws: Hard-To-Lose) [12PP] (Descriptors: Bouclier de Danemarche, Shield, Magic) Defensive Stance Array 5 (10DP Array; Feats: Alternate Power 2) [12DP] (Descriptors: Training) BP: {5 + 5 = 10/10} (Descriptors: Balance) Enhanced Feat 5 (Dodge Focus 5; Total Defense +10) {5DP} Protection 5 (Total Toughness +10) {5DP} AP: Protection 10 (Total Toughness +15) {10/10} (Descriptors: Block) AP: Enhanced Feat 10 (Dodge Focus 10; Total Defense +15) {10/10} (Descriptors: Deflect) Enhanced Feat 1 (Interpose) [1DP] (Descriptors: Protect Others) Immovable 2 (+8 vs. Push, Rush, Trip, Throw; +2 vs. Knockback) [2DP] (Descriptors: Stand Fast) Immunity 2 (Aging, Disease) [2PP] (Descriptors: Eternal Vigil, Magic) DRAWBACKS -0PP DC BLOCK Name Range Save Effect Attack bonus, Extras, Feats Unarmed Touch DC20 TOU (staged) Damage +10 Slash Touch DC25 TOU (staged) Damage +10, Autofire 1, Affects Insubstantial 2, Crit [18-20], Incurable, Penetrating 5 Wound Touch DC20 FORT (staged) Drain Toughness +10, Affects Insubstantial 2, Crit [18-20], Incurable, Slow Fade [1pt/min] Bash Touch DC20 FORT (staged) Fail: Dazed 1 rnd.>5: Stunned 1 rnd.>10: Unconscious +10, Affects Insubstantial 2, Crit [18-20] Sweep Touch Trip Resist (Worse) vs. Rank 10 Power Check Tripped, Knocback, Secondary Effect +10, Affects Insubstantial 2, Crit [18-20], Improved Trip Totals: Abilities (46) + Combat (18) + Saving Throws (10) + Skills (15) + Feats (48) + Powers (43) - Drawbacks (0) = 180/187 Power Points

GM Late September 2020 A cold evening in Oslo, near the Holmenkollen Ski Museum They all heard the call. A raven with a whisper came on the wind. The word is given. Come to Oslo. Odin is calling. To the eyes of any, they were a strange crowd. Mythic warriors, demigods, valkyries. People out of their own time, out of their own world, and yet, brought together by the words of the ravens. At the top of Holmenkollen, two ravens waited. A single bolt of lightning split the sky.

OOC for this. @Tiffany Korta, @Cubismo

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