Thundarr the Barbarian & Crew NPC Adapted To Sword of Cepheus 2nd Edition Rpg

 

Converting the post-apocalyptic, "science-fantasy" vibes of Thundarr the Barbarian into Sword of Cepheus 2nd Edition requires leaning into the Heroic Fantasy rules. These characters are larger than life, surviving a world where "superscience" and sorcery collide.

Here are the character profiles adapted for the Cepheus engine.

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Thundarr the Barbarian

Thundarr is a classic high-Stamina powerhouse. In Sword of Cepheus, his "Sunsword" is best treated as a unique Artifact that ignores most mundane armor.

Attributes

• STR: 12 (+2)

• DEX: 10 (+1)

• END: 13 (+2)

• INT: 07 (+0)

• WIS: 08 (+0)

• CHA: 09 (+0)

Key Skills

• Combat (Blade): 3

• Athletics: 2

• Survival (Wastelands): 2

• Leadership: 1

• Riding: 1

Equipment

• The Sunsword: Damage $4D6$. Ignores $AP$ (Armor Piercing) values of non-magical armor. Can parry energy bolts.

• Leather Vambraces: Armor 1.

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Princess Ariel

Ariel is the intellectual and magical heart of the trio. In Sword of Cepheus, she functions as a high-level Sorcerer, though her magic is often fast-casting "Battle Magic."

Attributes

• STR: 07 (+0)

• DEX: 09 (+0)

• END: 08 (+0)

• INT: 12 (+2)

• WIS: 11 (+1)

• CHA: 10 (+1)

Key Skills

• Sorcery: 3

• Knowledge (Ancient History): 2

• Knowledge (Arcana): 2

• Medicine: 1

• Tactics: 1

Spells (Common Effects)

• Light Bolt: (Combat Sorcery) $3D6$ damage.

• Shield: Increases Armor or Difficulty to be hit by 2.

• Telekinesis: Moving objects with INT checks.

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Ookla the Mok

Ookla is the "Tank." In Sword of Cepheus terms, he utilizes his massive size and specialized weaponry (the Mok longbow).

Attributes

• STR: 15 (+3)

• DEX: 08 (+0)

• END: 14 (+2)

• INT: 05 (-1)

• WIS: 09 (+0)

• CHA: 06 (-1)

Key Skills

• Combat (Unarmed): 3

• Combat (Bow): 2

• Athletics (Feats of Strength): 3

• Survival: 1

• Recon: 1

Special Traits & Equipment

• Mok Strength: Ookla can wield oversized weapons and use wreckage as improvised clubs ($3D6$ damage).

• Mok Longbow: Damage $3D6$. Requires STR 11+ to draw.

• Natural Armor: His thick fur acts as Armor 1.

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Implementation Notes for the Referee

• The World: Treat the "Moon Shattered" Earth as a Latter Earth setting. Use the Sword of Cepheus rules for "Ancient Ruins" to represent the crumbling 20th-century cities.

• Magic vs. Tech: Magic is common among the ruling "Wizards." Treat most "wizard" abilities as a mix of Sorcery and high-TL (Tech Level) artifacts that the barbarians perceive as magic.

• The Sunsword Battery: You may choose to give the Sunsword a "Power" stat. If Thundarr rolls a natural 2 (Snake Eyes) on a parry or attack, the blade loses power and must be recharged by a specific cosmic event or technological source.

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