Speaker

Speaker "Magic is might."						Faction: Ascendant						Access Rune: Ascendant						Faction Boss: Exalted						Difficulty: Hard

The speaker is the right hand to the Exalted, functioning in mixed position between advisor, secretary, and bodyguard. In many ways, you are the muscle to the exalted's brains.

Stat Requirement

• Toughness: 20
• Cognition: 30
• Spirit: 10

Purpose

Of all the faction heads, the speaker is the least restrained in terms of duties. Officially, you are nothing more than the exalted's secretary, bodyguard, and advisor, and does not need be anything more than that. Unofficially, you are in many ways a second exalted who has greater enhancements in power and less responsibility. This does not make you a thug or fighter, nor does it make you expendable, as your unofficial purpose is to question the exalted and ensure he is taking the best course of action. The best course of action is one that is examined carefully from multiple viewpoints and that is your main duty.

Beyond this, you may aid the exalted in any task he is actively working on, ranging from using the weaving machines to aiding the various magi working below you. As you are not as key to decision making as the exalted, you may also accompany seekers on expeditions more easily. If the exalted is headed out on an expedition, then you act as his protector. One benefit you have as a speaker over the exalted is you have greater enhancements towards whatever your magical knack is, regardless of if its rune lanterns, psionics, or using a brass heart. This does not make you indestructible, keep in mind just like most seekers you are easily slain on your own.

Tips

• You should be friends with whoever is the current exalted and work professionally with them.
• The weaving machine is complicated and difficult to manage, learn the ins and outs carefully.
• You are stronger than a seeker but know your limits, you should apply your spells and abilities carefully.

Unique Equipment

Chosen Magi-tech Weapon - You start your shift with your choice of a magi-tech firearm or melee weapon.
Speaker Armor - You have a custom set of armor unique to you, strong against magic but not much else.

Advanced Tips

• Using the weaving machines to further augment your power and those of seekers will help you and them better fulfill your roles.
• You might be stronger than a seeker, but you lack the same ability to shatter magical seals and locks, keep in mind you do not over shadow them entirely.
• Consider being friendly with the rosaria, given you lack the ability to magically heal yourself.

Roles in Hammerfall
	Command	Hammerlord, Master of the Forge, Merchant, Penumbra, Exalted, Speaker
	Breakers	Hammerlord, Master of the Forge, Sledge, Ashman, Firebrand
	Ashwood Syndicate	Merchant, Penumbra, Agent, Fixer, Beast Master
	Ascendant	Exalted, Speaker, Rune Master, Rosaria, Seeker
	Freeblades	Gardener, Jester, Custodian, Prospector, Resident