Jonificus 2711 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2016 The Snow Men A Snow Man is an anthropomorphic snow creature often built by children in regions with sufficient snowfall. In winter cultures, typical Snow Men consist of three large snowballs of different sizes with some additional accoutrements for facial and other features. Common accessories include branches for arms and a rudimentary smiley face, with a carrot standing in for a nose. Human clothing, such as a hat or scarf, may be included. Low-cost and availability are the common issues, since snowmen are usually abandoned to the elements once completed. Creation Snow becomes suitable for packing when it approaches its melting point and becomes moist and compact. Making a Snow Man of powdered snow is difficult since it will not stick to itself, and if the temperature of packing snow drops, it will form an unusable denser form of powdered snow called crust. Thus, the best time to build a Snow Man is usually in the next warm afternoon directly following a snowfall with a sufficient amount of snow. Using more compact snow allows for the construction of a large snowball by simply rolling it until it grows to the desired size. If the snowball reaches the bottom of the grass it may pick up traces of grass, gravel or dirt. In Haense and Urguan, snowmen are built with three spheres depicting the head, torso, and lower body. The usual practice is to then decorate and optionally dress the snowman. Sticks can be used for arms, and a face is traditionally made with stones or coal for eyes and a carrot for a nose. Some like to dress their Snow Men in clothing such as a scarf or hat, while others prefer not to risk leaving supplies out doors where they could easily be stolen or become stuck under melting ice. Strengths and Weaknesses +These creatures are for the most part used as a substitute to watchdogs, their cold, piercing coalpiece eyes making any would-be bandit think twice before setting out to their prey. The spirit of Krugmas runs deep in the souls of these coldhearted men of winter, fueling the black hate within their eyes. They will also at times scare threats away by looking even more intensively into their eyes. +The blunt carrot noses of the Snow Men are not to be trifled with. Survivors of Snow Man attacks all report of the hurtful bruises they've been afflicted by these sentinels of snow. Growing up to 10 inches, their noses can annoy you viciously at close range. Though brittle, they do not bend easily, a fight with a Snow Man can last entire minutes or two. +The Snow Men have unmatched stamina and endurance. Their Dwarven and Northern masters make good use of this, designating them an area which they will never leave from untill the heat takes them. They can withstand freezing temperatures that no amount furcoats can protect a mortal man from. -The Snow Men have an awful tendency to snicker out cheesy lines when in combat, EX: "You need some Vitamin K...... for Kill." that just turn out awkward for both parts. -Extremely short lifespan. Rarely surpassing two months. -Crippling depression causing them to become solitary, meanspirited creatures that never leave their lair. Their civilization has yet to come upon the innovation of alcohol to dull their existential dread with. -Complete lack of movement. Their combat, though admittedly somewhat of a nuisance, consists primarily of sheer bad luck on the opponent's side. Like say, slipping on the ice and getting a carrot in the eye. -Their leader, The Snow King, is not really taken very seriously. One of the leading causes to their kind's enslavement. His permanent smile having made his many threatening claims to the Emperors of Oren and the Kings of Urguan only making them laugh cheerfully. RED LINES: -You cannot play a Snow Man outside of winter months. -You cannot leave the tile of snow of which you were created upon. -You must deliever cheesy action hero lines when confronted with threatening forces. -The smile never leaves. Frown and you are breaking one of the cornerstones of this lore. -Please remember to RP out the existential crisis which a Snow Man is always going through. -The carrot cannot grow larger than 10 inches. Any comments, ideas or concerns? Make them known down below! Special thanks to iMattyz for the moral support, and Jistuma for the inspiration. -Written by Jonificus 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeHug 2045 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I think the construct buff applies to this creature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochrometilt 272 Share Posted August 16, 2016 +1 I genuinely believe this will add a lot to LOTC as a whole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmat 7461 Share Posted August 16, 2016 **** you nordling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToodIes 1188 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I can't support this, it's too similar to Frost Witches. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golin'Dar 151 Share Posted August 16, 2016 This is pretty serious lore idea. Would like to play +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyssus 486 Share Posted August 16, 2016 yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothe 3 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I`d tap 10/10 +1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalashask 1112 Share Posted August 16, 2016 No attempt made to plagiarise Dark Souls or The Witcher -1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomzerang 509 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Finally. I've been hoping for a male variant of frost witches, and this has proven to be one of the most appealing races I've seen. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabah 156 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hold the phone, I can say cheesy lines, have a carrot nose, and wear a top hat at the same time?! Well hopefully there's not a bear because that's just GRRReat! +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducklingator 795 Share Posted August 16, 2016 That is great, very childish yet very serious. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garentoft 8353 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I wanna play one of these. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harri 4813 Share Posted August 16, 2016 sexist pig 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parion 1128 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Whoa, sign me the **** up. Clearly an overdue, well-designed addition: +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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