Ulric Bann, the Swordbreaker

Ulric Bann, the Swordbreaker   Warlord of Vargfell, Commander of the Hunt   Identity & Reputation   Titles: The Swordbreaker, Warlord of Vargfell, Iron Fang of the Hunt   Nature: Inner Circle general of the Hunt; master of battlefield command.   Reputation: Brutally efficient, feared in equal measure by his enemies and his men.   Philosophy: “Glory’s a fool’s word. Win or die — and I don’t die.”   Songs & Tales: Three distinct traditions follow him — soldier’s marches, tavern curses, and whispered lullabies. Even bards weave them together into a single myth: the Wolf of Vargfell.   Appearance   Build: Hulking, scarred, one eye clouded white, face broken flat.   Armor: Ironplate of Vargfell — volcanic-forged magical full plate, blackened and scarred.   Weapons:   The Swordbreaker’s Blade — an immense one-handed cleaver-sword, only usable by someone with Strength 22+. Known to shatter weapons and shields.   Off-hand Options:   Heavy dueling shield (Iron Fang style) — endurance and shield bashes.   War hammer (Butcher of Steel style) — savage, armor-crushing brutality.   Lair — Vargfell (The Wolf’s Den)   Location: Fortress carved into a volcanic mountain.     Cultural Shadow   Soldiers’ March (his men): “Swordbreaker! Swordbreaker! None stand long before the blade.”   Tavern Curse (enemies): “Raise your cups and curse his name, The Wolf’s Den takes us, one by one.”   Lullaby (peasants): “Breaker comes, breaker comes… Sleep, my child, or you’ll be one.”   Bard’s Verse (stitching all together): “Makes no difference how you sing it — the Wolf of Vargfell don’t care.”