“Thereupon Cei
rose up. Cei had this peculiarity, that his breath lasted nine nights and nine
days under water, and he could exist nine nights and nine days without sleep. A
wound from Cei's sword no physician could heal. Very subtle was Cei. When it
pleased him he could render himself as tall as the highest tree in the forest.
And he had another peculiarity,--so great was the heat of his nature, that,
when it rained hardest, whatever he carried remained dry for a handbreadth
above and a handbreadth below his hand; and when his companions were coldest,
it was to them as fuel with which to light their fire.” – Culhwch & Olwen,
The Mabinogion
Cei ap Cynyr; human male barbarian 12
AC: 20; HD: 9 (hp 70)
Atks sword of wounding +2; +12 to-hit, 1d8+8 damage OR rage: sword of wounding +2; +16 to-hit, 1d8+12 damage)
Save 3; Speed: 40 (15)
S:18, C:18, D: 15, I:14; W:9, Ch:14
Boons: Fast
Movement, Magical Aptitude (enlarge),
Magical Aptitude (endure elements),
Power Attack, Toughness (x2)
Equipment:
Bag of holding, chainmail +3, gauntlets of
ogre power, shield +1, sword of wounding +2
Cei is Arthur’s most loyal and
fearsome champion, and one of the best warriors in the land. He is renowned for his supernatural fortitude
and resilience, and feared for his incandescent fury. Years and blood have taught him cunning and a
wide array of dirty tricks, all of which lead to the same place – beneath the
sharp edge of his sword.
Cei’s greatest weakness is his
pride. His willingness to trick
opponents is sometimes a source of humor from other members of Arthur’s court,
which does not please him. Cei finally
breaks from Arthur because of a short poem Arthur composes poking fun at
Cei. Cei is later slain by Gwyddawg, who
is in turn slain by Arthur in retribution for Cei’s death.
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| Sir Kay breaketh his sword at ye tournament, by Howard Pyle |
