Warsage

Drenched in sweat, a human dances backwards, parrying the blows of her adversary, a hobgoblin warlord. Her eyes alight on a gap in his armor just above the throat, and she shouts a triumphant order. In seconds, arrows have sprouted from his neck, and her rival falls dead to the ground.

Between gulps of wine and bellows of laughter, a debauched baron brags of his many indiscretions. The dapper gnome sitting opposite him smiles widely and encourages him, already plotting the baron's humiliation and fall from grace.

Draped in the finest silk, an elf recites her petition to the king, knowing that the success of her enterprise hinges on his support. Each word has been carefully crafted to move and persuade, and the corrupt ministers can find no weakness in her argument.

Each of these characters is a warsage, using their wit, knowledge and foresight to outsmart their enemies.

Patience and Cunning A warsage's talent is the product of years of training and study, devoted to mastering the art of war and all of its applications. To them, battle is an art and a science, one which is often decided well before it begins by scouting and strategy. They bring this attitude to every endeavor they pursue, treating the planning of a journey or the drafting of a letter with the same seriousness as engaging a rival on the battlefield. Using their knowledge of the art of war, warsages can guide their ally's attacks, outmaneuver their foes and expose the critical flaws in a nemesis' strategy. When subtlety has failed, a warsage might also find themselves wading into battle, putting their knowledge of tactics and weapons to practical use.