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Month: January 2021

Mining Metals

Posted on January 30, 2021

This is a tentative summary of the main mining sources of metals in Dragon Pass and the Holy Country. Bronze and copper are primarily locally sourced. Although some tin, silver, gold, and…

The Pol-Joni Tribe

Posted on January 30, 2021

The Pol-Joni live on the Plains of Prax. Unlike the other Praxian tribes, the Pol-Joni are horse-riding, cattle-herding nomads who worship Orlanth and the storm gods rather than Waha. They mainly herd…

Initiation rites in Esrolia

Posted on January 29, 2021

This is a wonderful archaeological review that helps provide support for theories of initiation rites in Esrolia: http://journeyoftheheroes.wikidot.com/ephemera:saiciae-initiation

Maps & Legends

Posted on January 28, 2021

I was sorting through some things when I came across these original maps from 1979. Drawn by William Church, they debuted in the 2nd edition RQ Rulebook. For years they were tacked…

The Duck Hunt Lawsuits

Posted on January 28, 2021

In early 1626, the Ducks brought a claim to Prince Kallyr demanding compensation for the Duck Hunt. Claims were made against the Balmyr, Cinsina, Colymar, Dinacoli, Locaem, and Malani for their participation…

The Sun Dome Temple in Sartar

Posted on January 28, 2021

As part of a project, I have put together a deep background history of the Sun Dome Temple in Sartar that is likely mostly unknown even to the Yelmalio cult. So this…

Yelmalio Art preview

Posted on January 28, 2021

Speaking of Yelmalio – here he is! Dispelling the tendrils of Darkness! His helmet is based on the Berlin Golden hat:

Honor and War

Posted on January 27, 2021

This section helps explain some of the peculiarities of Orlanth warfare: Some of the most important Orlanthi war gods demand that Death be wielded with honor and the Humakt cult upholds the…

Sartar Book preview

Posted on January 27, 2021

As I get near to wrapping up the final text on the Sartar book and move into art, I need to say – man this book will blow some minds! Sartar with…

Orlanth Adventurous Art preview

Posted on January 27, 2021

This is absolutely one of my favorite depictions of Orlanth Adventurous. By the amazing Agathe Pitié. Orlanth Adventurous is a god after all. And he loves all the ladies, regardless of element. And…

The Great Compromise

Posted on January 26, 2021

Arachne Solara is the epithet of an otherwise unnamed deity who may be the goddess of Nature in Glorantha. Her origins are mysterious and subject to speculation, but there are strong indications…

Dream Dragons

Posted on January 25, 2021

I do so love Dream Dragons. They raise all sorts of dream arguments like the Butterfly Dream of the Zhuangzi. Maybe all of Glorantha is the dream of a sleeping Dragon, and…

Royal Roads

Posted on January 25, 2021

Did you know it takes the average mule caravan about 17 days to get from Karse to Furthest? And only has to pay about 10 different tolls? From Karse to Boldhome to…

The Ages of The World

Posted on January 23, 2021

Here’s an interesting late Second Age document that I find deep in the Library of Nochet. Although it was written in Theyalan, I suspect it is of Jrusteli origin, given its materialist…

Play around with Gloranthan myths

Posted on January 14, 2021

Dan Zappone asked a very good question about how to get your players to play around with Gloranthan myths, especially in hero quests. Here are some thoughts of mine that I thought…

Explaining the Sartarites

Posted on January 12, 2021

I think at this point the Sartarites are easier to explain as their own thing than try to say they are “like so and so”. For example, with my players who know…

Lodril Art preview

Posted on January 9, 2021

The Grain Goddesses art preview

Posted on January 9, 2021

If 30+ years of art history has taught me anything, it is that grain goddesses should have hips!

Half-Elves in Glorantha

Posted on January 8, 2021

Are there are “half-elves” in Glorantha? The answer is of course yes. We know adventurers fall in love with dryads, and those spirits of Fertility and Plant no doubt produce offspring, which…

Sartarite analogies

Posted on January 8, 2021

Something worth thinking about – although the King of Dragon Pass computer game (which is ultimately about What If Sartar Never Came to Dragon Pass) and the old HW materials gave the…

Understanding the Kingdom of Sartar

Posted on January 6, 2021

The Prince of Sartar is a priest-king of the most important Orlanth Rex cult in Dragon Pass. The Prince serves as a high priest, supreme warlord, and chief judge for the member…

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