The Huntsman
From Changeling Venue
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Other Names
The Arcadian Huntsman
The Horned Hunter
Herne
Quotes
"There is no greater sport then the hunt."
Background
Tha huntes waeron swarte and micele and lardlice, and here hondes ealle swarte and bradegede and lardlice, and hi ridone on swarte hors and on swarte bucces....
("Then the hunters were black and large and terrifying, and their hounds were all black and broad-eyed and terrifying, and they rode on black horses and black goats....")
This is the Lord of the Wild hunt atop his fearsome mount. He has led countless chases to and through the Hedge in pursuit of those lost to their Keepers. 'Tis a pity those that are run to ground by the Hounds of this fearsome Hunt--and pity the Hounds as well, as lost as the prey they chase. Those who run from the sound of his bugle and the baying of his dogs rarely survive the chase and are better served to hide.
Description
Just as many of the True Fae, the Hunter can affect a variety of forms, although he certainly has his favorites. At times he takes the form of a man with the head of a massive elk, stag, bull, or goat and sometimes the lower half and feet of the same. Other times he appears as a giant of a man with a sweeping set of antlers.
Inspirations
Herne and the Wyld Hunt
The Hounds
Mrs. Smythe (Goshawk)
The Hunted
Siwan Tudur - We chased her and her lover to the thorny brambles. We were called back to the Hunter before we could bring back the prey.
Alliances
Some theorize that some of the Huntsman's hounds come from the Lord of the Hounds, though he definitely spends time breaking them further to suit his specific needs.
Statistical Block
Changeling: The Lost p. 277 "The Arcadian Huntsman"
If this Keeper suits your character, please contact BJ McManus.
