Earthdawn Survival Guide

* The Western Kingdoms * A little bit of background of the Elven Nations book. * The placement of the Western Kingdoms and relation to Sereatha. * Overview of the western kingdom's political structure. * Individual domains each ruled by a ranelle, called a gerryth. * Collectively called the Gwydenro, or "heartland". * The founding ranelles of the western kingdoms. * T

* Mailbag episode! * Lou provided some insight into other pieces written by Sam Witt * Aleyn sent us a bunch of adventure journals! * We talk about character journals back in the day. * Email from Brendan: Penalties for sleeping in armor? * Josh suggests: Reducing recovery tests by the Initiative Penalty. * How long to put on armor? Related somehow to Physical Armor rating? * Email

* Parlainth Adventures: Threads * Return to form; facing a Horror threat. * Higher challenge. * Roots lie in Parlainth's history and is now threatening Haven. * Does not require as much established NPC relationships as earlier adventures. * Can benefit from some foreshadowing and build-up. * Hired to investigate escalting violence in Haven. * Fairly linear, can run into "m

* Shosara: Navolok Ranelle * Foil or rival to the Laryskova. * Focused on helping adopt non-elven ideas. * Not concerned with the opinion of the Elven Court. * Internal dynamic of the "liberal" elven nation. * Enough information to inform, not too much to overwhelm. * More willing to share titles and promote non-elves. * Remained behind after the Separation where the Lary

* Parlainth Adventures: Desire Box * Lighthearted adventure; Josh thinks it's "a hoot" * Potential farce, funniest of the Parlainth Adventures. * Most easily transported to another location. * Slow build to a frenetic conclusion. * Premise: Politics, Archiana Smoothskin, and Torgak. * The Desire Box: Chorrolis-infused artifact from the ruins. * For best effect, requir

* Shosara: The Laryskova Ranelle * Kickstarter for the next expansion for Aetherstream is live! * The ranelle inspired by Jaspree to travel north, founding Shosara. * Shosara might not exist if not for the pilgrimage. * Largest single political power in Shosara. * Prefer trade and diplomacy over military force. * Ranelle's main objective is to move the seat of the court to Shos

* The Capital City of Shosara * Shosara's approach to traditional elven philosophy. * Overview of the city layout. * Great Lighthouse - North end of the bay. * Seat of magical study and scholariship. * Symbol of knowledge as light and guidance. * Berths for airships. * Grand Arsenal - South end of the bay. * Keep, smithies, armory. * Base for the Free Companies * Dockside - Alo

* Diving into the mailbag! * Panels from FreedoniaCon 2024 are available on the FASA Games YouTube channel * Email from Rob: Update on actual play podcasts. * Declaration phase at start of each round. * Bringing on other GMs to answer questions? * Email from Leamon: Kaer breached and survived? * Battle Shout: Increased DN based on target, or the talent user? * Non-adept humans and

* Parlainth Adventures: Dead Man's Hand * Written by Robin Laws * Features Twiceborn, Queen of the Cadaver Folk * More darkly whimsical. * Early Tim Burton, Addams Family * Works best with the characters having a previously established relationship with an NPC. * Agreement between Torgak and Twiceborn * Inciting Event: The Carnival of the Dead. * Stuff to see and do at the Carn

* Parlainth Adventures: Blood Pact * Dan figured out why he thought there was a well! * Overall theme: Vulnerability of youth and the responsibility to protect the weak. * Child gets poisoned by Mindtrap's blood on the map wall. * Josh explains the set-up; what came before. * Avenues of investigation. * Portraying those mentally broken by Horrors. * The infection spreads. * Hun