Another lovely picture by Mike Perry. Note that these match the description from Greg (whose notes with descriptions of Harrek going back to the 70s gave a big black mustache to the guy despite…
Month: June 2013
Sog City
Sog City (metropolis): Called Sogolotha Mambrola in the old tongue, this ancient city controls the area called Akem around the mouth of the Janube River. This huge, decadent city is a haven…
Sartar: Kingdom of Heroes Underworld Quest
And here’s something for those of you who have Sartar: Kingdom of Heroes. These are some of my notes for the Quest through the Underworld. Tapatalk Post.
Bina Bang & Lord Lurker in Dark
One of my favorite Dan Barker pictures, this one shows the mighty Blue Moon Troll Bina Bang and her Dehori lover, Lord Lurker in Dark. This was posted on Google+, Tapatalk archive.
History of Malkioni Thought – Brithini and First Age
The following is an attempt to define Malkionism by looking at the key “core texts” . By the definition I am using, a “core text” is the ultimate source text for a…
History of Dragon Pass in the Second Age
Here are some notes that I’ve compiled about the so-called Empire of the Wyrms Friends. Of interest here is to note that there is actually no period when they called themselves by…
Kresh Wagon
One of the great Kresh wagons by Cory Trego-Erdner. This was originally posted on Google+… Tapatalk archive
Orlanth’s Ring Sketch
Here’s a sketch Greg and I put together to describe Orlanth’s Ring for use in art direction. This was originally posted on Google+… Now in the Tapatalk archive
The Gloranthan Sky
Here is a magnificent color map of the Gloranthan sky by Eric Vanel, with lots of input from Greg. We have an entire chapter on the Gloranthan Sky in the Guide, incorporating…
Snippet of Seshnelan History
Today’s random bit of history from the Guide: The history of Seshnela begins in the land of Brithos during the Great Darkness. To forestall civil war between himself and his brother, Talar…
The Lunar Army in the Holy Country
The Lunar Army in the Holy CountryLast little Lunar army snippet from the Guide, just to give an idea how many Lunars are actually committed to the theatre in the Holy Country….
Strength of the Lunar Army
The Lunar Army is the most powerful military in Glorantha. It numbers 64,000 soldiers, consisting of 36,500 infantry, 18,000 cavalry, 5,750 magicians (including the 1200 magicians of the Field School of Magic),…
Field School of Magic
Here’s another snippet from the Guide I think people would find useful: The Field School of Magic consists of six priestly/magical units, each with some 200 Lunar priests, sorcerers, and shamans from…
Tapping
From the Guide, here’s one more foundational stone of Malkioni magic – Tapping: Tapping is the sorcerous conversion of a local manifestation of a Rune into raw magical energy, which then can…
Canon and YGWV
There’s been a few questions about “what is canon,” “are these maps going to get Gregged,” and “why was Andrew using the term Greg Stafford’s Glorantha?’ I know issues of canon can…
An Ernaldan Festival
One of the defining features of Glorantha as a fantasy setting by its cults (among other things) – cult holy days are often the subject of game sessions (particularly if your players…
Dragonewt Roads Map
Morning’s sneak peak – a b&w draft version of the Dragonewt Roads map. The final will be color of course. This was originally posted on Google+… Now in the Tapatalk archive.
Inspiration for the Gods Wall
Here is some the inspiration for the Gods Wall, courtesy of the Pergamon Museum. A Scorpion Man and a Triolini! This was posted on Google+… Now in the Tapatalk Archive.
Safelster Political Map
Today’s sneak peak – a glimpse at Safelster! This is one of the most urbanized areas of Glorantha, with about a dozen city-states jostling for power and dominion, with the great kingdom…
An Esrolian painted amphora
An Esrolian painted amphora showing the Funeral of Ernalda and the Lightbringers Quest. This style of painted pottery is common throughout Dragon Pass, the Holy Country, Maniria, and even Ralios. By Cory…
Aldryami by Jeff Laubenstein
Here’s a selection of three elves done by Jeff Laubenstein, showing the diversity in Aldryami appearance. Archived G+ post, Tapatalk archives
Understanding the Malkioni approach to sorcery, runes, and gods
For understanding the Malkioni approach to sorcery, runes, and gods, the Xeotam Dialogues, written by Greg back in the 1970s, is absolutely invaluable. Read it in: This was originally posted on Google+…