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Shreds of Light and Reason (2008)


A DARA HAPPAN SOURCEBOOK FOR THE WORLD OF GLORANTHA

Within this book are a numerous essays, stories and myths of the proud and noble Dara Happans. The Dara Happan’s are the heirs of Yelm the Sun Emperor, whose empire has shone in glory since before Time itself. With their mighty cities, gilded armies and potent gods and goddesses they have sought to remain pure and bring Yelm’s divine order to the world against all odds.

THE BOOK INCLUDES

YUTHUPPA – City of the Star Gazers.

RAIBANTH – Heart of the Empire,

ALKOTH – The Hell City

LESSER CITIES OF DARA HAPPA – A plethora of cities

THE CULT OF SHARGASH

GODS OF THE EMPIRE

DARA HAPPAN MYTHS

And a multitude of notes on everything from Dara Happan war to fashion and daily life.

THIS BOOK IS NOT SYSTEM SPECIFIC AND HAS ARTICLES FROM ALL AGES OF GLORANTHA.


Details

  • Fundraiser for Continuum Convention 2008 (10 copies)
  • 86 pages

Contents

  • People of The Sun By Greg Stafford
  • Raibanth By Greg Stafford
  • Raibanth, The Lunar City By Simon Bray
  • Neighbourhoods By Greg Stafford
  • Dara Happan Fashion By Greg Stafford
  • Yuthuppa By Greg Stafford
  • The Towers Of Dara Happa By Jeff Richard and Greg Stafford
  • Alkoth, The City Of Demons By Jeff Richard
  • A Study In Scarlet By Lawrence Whitaker
  • The Cult Of Shargash By Pam Carson, Martin Laurie, Smith, Hoover and Greg Stafford
  • The Muster Of Lord Jagrekriand By Jeff Richard and Greg Stafford
  • Broken Wall By Mark Galeotti
  • Kalvostos By Mark Galeotti
  • Good Shore By Mark Galeotti, Martin Laurie and Wesley Quadros
  • Lothaka By Mark Galeotti, Martin Laurie and Wesley Quadros
  • Pram By Mark Galeotti
  • Religion Of Dara Happa By Greg Stafford
  • The History Of The Dara Happan Army By Greg Stafford
  • An Excerpt From the Dawn Age By Greg Stafford
  • Gods And Goddesses Of The Lunar Empire By Greg Stafford
  • Dog Gods By Greg Stafford
  • The War Of The Moon And The Sun The Dara Happan Timeline

Related Pages

  • Liber Newtus (2008)

2008, Convention publication, Greg Stafford, Jeff Richard, Lawrence Whitaker, Mark Galeotti, Martin Laurie, Pam Carlson, Pam Carson, Simon Bray, Wesley Quadros

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