Mar 17, 2026

Book of Valkyries (OSR edition)

Just finished the final drawing for the Book of Valkyries. This is a revised version and a new drawing for Skuld. This finalizes the book and it's off to the printer. 


Skuld
Seer of the Valkyries

Aesir Demi-Goddess, Medium Humanoid, Lawful Neutral

Armor Class: 20 (runic mail and cloak of fate)
Hit Dice: 12d8+36 (hp 92)
BHB: +9
Attacks: Spear (1d8+4) or staff (1d6+3)
Move: 120’ (40’) / 180’ (60’) flying
Save: D3 W4 P4 B5 S7 (F12)
Morale: 11
XP: 4,200
TT: G

Str: 14/+1 Dex: 18/+3 Con: 17/+2 Int: 19/+4 Wis: 26/+8 Chr: 22/+5

Sight of Skuld. Skuld perceives threads of fate surrounding all creatures. She cannot be surprised and always acts in the first round of combat unless facing another divine being, then initiative is rolled for her normally.

Skuldborg - Shield of Destiny. After a successful attack roll is made against the bearer, they may force the attacker to reroll the attack and take the worse result.

Rune of Foresight. Twice per day Skuld may grant an ally within 30’ the benefit of foresight, giving +2 to attack rolls and saving throws for 2 rounds.

Seer of the Valkyries. Other Valkyries within 60’ gain +1 to attack rolls and morale while Skuld is present, as she guides them according to the patterns of fate.

Skuld (/skoold/ debt, obligation, that which is to be) is both a Norn and a Valkyrie, a rare figure who stands between the weavers of fate and the choosers of the slain. Alongside Urðr (what has been) and Verðandi (what is becoming), she forms the triad of Norns who determine the destinies of gods and mortals. While her sisters tend the well of fate, Skuld also rides with the Valkyries, carrying the decrees of destiny onto the battlefield.

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