Requiem: Bloodymare racially profiles the Bartuk
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6/5/2008 9:04:00 PM
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Bloodymare: Requiem's Bartuk race are a people for whom the word "fear" has no meaning -- although their racial profile describes them as having a "weak spirit" and a "susceptible mind." That's not inconsistency. That's complexity! I guess! Maybe developer Gravity Interactive can explain:
- Race: Bartuk
- Strength: High Strength and Solidarity
- Weakness: Weak Spirit, Susceptible Minds
- Characteristics: Bartuks are gifted with enormous physical power, but tend to be spiritually weak. They get easily enraged, a flaw that enemies sometimes exploit. Bartuks are generous to their allies, and fight alongside them with a strong sense of solidarity. Their decision-making process is simple: “help friend, smash enemy". Magic wielding Bartuks are generally limited to the black arts and fire magic, and they lack the intelligence to use more subtle magic.
- Combat Style: Bartuks focus on strength-based weapon combat, foregoing shields in favor of heavy Two-Handed Weapons. Bartuk magic is usually limited but it is also unfamiliar to the other races, making it difficult for them to counter.
- Relationship with Other Races: Bartuks have a deep seated hatred toward the Xenoas – they've been historically dominated by them. Bartuks can cooperate with the Kruxenas, but loathe everyone else.
