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Starter Set Corrections 26 Jan 2022
All are listed below so as to be searchable
Note that some corrections have been superseded below
Aranda
- How to Play Aranda: Change Status to Stasis
- Diagram AP head hit location is 5
- Medium Shield is SR 6 and 12 HP
- Read/Write Esrolian should be Theyalan
- Bargain 35%, Speak Earthtongue 15%, Speak Esrolian 65%, Speak Tradetalk 35%
- Adjust Bladesharp 2 to 1 and remove Heal
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Dazarim
Notes on Sureshot
Note that Dazarim was created for use with the streamlined Starter set rules, and that Yelmalio does not have Sureshot in the Core rules. Praxian Yelmalion Sable (and Impala) Riders (only) often worship Sun Hawk as part of the Yelmalio cult, who gives Clear Sight (RBM page 28). If using Darzim outside of this set, GMs may wish to replace Sureshot with Clear Sight. Alternatively GMs may state that Sun Hawk gave Darzim Sureshot as a unique spell.
| Spell | Points | Runes | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sureshot | 1 |  | 50 |
| Clear Sight | 2 |  | RBM 28 |
Ionara
- How to Play Ionara: Delete the last sentence in the 5th bullet and the 6th bullet entirely.
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Harmast
- How to Play Harmast: Delete last two sentences in last bullet.
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Mago
- Battle Axe SR 7 and Broadsword SR 6
- Spirit Combat Damage 1D6
- Speak Tradetalk 15%
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Mago and his Small Air Elemental
Clarification
In How to Play Mago it says:
- Summoning and Commanding your small Air elemental uses all your Rune points.
The implication of this is that he won’t Summon and Command his small Air elemental as Berserker and Face Chaos are more useful (and of course Heal Wound). If a player does decide to do this (and use all of Mago’s Rune points), here is the stat block for it:
Makarios
- Skill category modifiers are Knowledge +5%, Magic +0%, Manipulation +10%, Perception +5%, Stealth +5%
- Add Devise 25%
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Narres
- Water Rune 75%, Fertility 25%, Death 75%
- Magic points are 27 (15+12)
- Rapier does 1D6+1 damage Skill
- category modifiers are Knowledge +5%, Manipulation +10%, Perception +5%, Stealth +5%
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Does Narres really have 1,400 L? Isn’t it too much?
It comes from their family history creation:
18-19 Pillaged Red Earth supporters. Gain 3D6×100 L.
RQG page 40, Family History, Year 1622, Civil War in Esrolia.
Nathem
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
- Fertility Rune 35%
- Diagram AP for head should be 1
- Skill category modifiers are Agility +10%, Communication +0%, Knowledge +0%, Magic +5%, Manipulation +10%, Stealth +5%
- Worship (Odayla) 30%
- Change Love (clan) to Loyalty (clan)
Rurik, Nathem’s Shadowcat
Use the following characteristics.
- STR 8, CON 15, SIZ 6, DEX 26, POW 9
- Attacks are at SR 7
Correction
(supersedes stat block above)
- STR 8, CON 15, SIZ 6, DEX 26, POW 14
Sorala
- Change Loyalty (family) to Love (family)
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Varakos Wolf-killer
Two Swords
Note that Varakos uses his shortsword to parry (instead of a shield), he is not able to dual wield two swords as he doesn’t have the available strike ranks. Players can opt to use a medium shield instead.
- Broadsword does 1D8+2 damage
- Loyalty (Colymar Tribe) 70%
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Vasana
- Diagram AP on arms and legs should be 6 each
Add Dark Walk (1 pt, Air Rune, page 42) to spells(supeseded below)
Molon, Vasana’s Bison
- Adjust HP in each hit location by +1
- Head Butt & Trample attacks are SR 7
- Head Butt & Trample attacks PTS are —
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Correction
- Add Dark Walk (1 pt, Movement Rune, page 42) to spells
Vishi Dunn
- Change Ride (Horse) 40% to Ride (High Llama) 65%
- Speak Tradetalk 25%, Track 20%
Vishi Dunn’s High Llama
- HP should be 23
- Attacks are at SR 7
Cousin Monkey, Vishi’s boon companion
- Use this hit location chart
| Location | D20 | Armor/HP |
|---|---|---|
| Right Hind Leg | 1-2 | 2/7 |
| Left Hind Leg | 3-4 | 2/7 |
| Hindquarters | 5-7 | 2/9 |
| Forequarters | 8-10 | 2/9 |
| Right Foreleg | 11-13 | 2/7 |
| Left Foreleg | 14-16 | 2/7 |
| Head | 17-20 | 2/8 |
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Vostor
- Add Worship (Seven Mothers) 30%
- Search 30%, Track 10%
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Summoning Vostor’s Elemental
Vostor doesn’t have the Fire rune, so how can he cast his Summon Fire Elemental (small) spell?
The spell has the Magic rune , so page 39 says: The Magic Rune 
means the spell can be cast using any cult Rune. If more than one Rune is listed, the caster may choose which to use. Vostor may use any of the Seven Mother Runes’ 
to cast the spell.
Yanioth
- Adjust HP in diagram by +1 per hit location
- Adjust STR to 13
- Medium Shield SR is 6
- Read/Write Theyalan 15%
Part of Starter Set corrections 26 Jan 2022
Related Pages
- CHA4035 RQ Starter Set – Book 1 Rules – Q&A
- CHA4035 RQ Starter Set – Book 2 Glorantha – Q&A
- CHA4035 RQ Starter Set – Book 3: Soloquest – Q&A
- CHA4035 RQ Starter Set – Book 4: Adventures – Q&A
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