Barbarian

A roegadyn woman stands locked in combat with a hobgoblin. She meets each swing of his blade with ferocity and powerful blows. The woman feeds off the ecstasy of battle, receiving succor with each blow she lands.

A miqo'te man dashes into the heat of battle, his earth-shaking battle cry summoning spectral shades from the aether. Bright figures of light stream toward his enemies, adding their cries to his as their opponents are swiftly overwhelmed.

A lightly armored figure stands at his allies' sides. She can feel the draw of the Primal, bubbling just under her skin and threatening to break loose at the idea of a fight. As her fangs lengthen, she smiles.

These barbarians, different as they might be, are defined by their rage: unbridled, unquenchable, and unthinking fury. More than a mere emotion, their anger is the ferocity of a cornered predator, the unrelenting assault of a storm, the churning turmoil of the sea.

For some, their rage springs from a communion with fierce animal spirits. Others draw from a roiling reservoir of anger at a world full of pain. For every barbarian, rage is a power that fuels not just a battle frenzy but also uncanny reflexes, resilience, and feats of strength.

Indomitable Forces¶

Like a symbol crash in an orchestra, a barbarian is an explosive force which stands out in any situation. Their booming voice, raw strength and powerful strikes are their tools for victory. These fearless fighters are peerless in their control of a force which they call the inner beast. Barbarian bands once roamed unsettled lands as nomads, enjoying the boons which nature offers and defending the weak from those who would do them harm.

Unending Rage¶

Not unlike nature itself, a barbarian has the potential to become a relentless force of destruction. Like a raging forest fire, or an all-consuming tidal wave, a barbarian can unleash their inner beast to harness its fury. This state of being is known as Rage. While raging, barbarians continually chase foes and defend allies, using their bloodlust to keep themselves in the battle as a threat.

Adjustments¶

In addition to the base qualities of the class in the Player's Handbook, barbarians in Eorzea have the following adjustments.

Paths¶

You may select from the following paths:

Path of the Ancestral Guardian¶

The spirits of this path in Eorzea are not necessarily ancestors, nor even departed. Rather they seem to be echoes of living people in their own right. Scholars have studied the phenomenon, but the average barbarian would know little to nothing about it. All they know is that at times, the vision of unknown persons living will appear to them in aid.

Path of the Beast¶

A barbarian of this path has had some contact with a Primal, and the Primal's influence has lingered and allows him to take on their traits and features.

Path of the Berserker¶

The Berserker is the quintessential barbarian in Eorzea. A berserker is the most powerful and enduring presence on the battlefield, and they often account for the most enemies defeated. Their role in combat is that of a steel whirlwind, dealing death and destruction without equal.

Path of the Totem Warrior¶

Barbarians of the Totem Warrior are those who can sense the dire creep of encroaching darkness. They are typically working in tandem with both the Elementals and animal spirits of the land, striving to bring Eorzea back into balance.

Eorzean totems are as follows: