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The Pegasus Plateau (pages 6-26)
Maps of the Area
There’s a slight map inconsistency between the RQSS map and the RQPP one, and lengthy textual description: mainly significant in that it makes the temple look as if it’s separate from the Plateau, whereas it’s integrated into it.
Yes, note the overall positions are correct, and you can’t see the contours, While the plateau appears to be sitting on a flat plane, its footings (not shown) form a range of hills. Look at the map on page 4, and you will see a stylized representation of the hills that the plateau sits on the western edge of, it does not sit in isolation. You can see this a bit better in the Guide 181, where the contours are visible. Here’s a crude mashup of the Guide contours and the map. Note that the temple sits in the 2000′ contour, the hills around the base of the plateau are bounded by the 3000 contour and the plateau itself is the 4000′ contour. The temple itself is in a spur of the plateau itself.
High Priestess Aritha (page 8)
Corrections
Spirit Magic: Countermagic 2, Detect Life (1 pt.), Dispel Magic 1, Glamour (2 pts.), Heal 4, Protection 2, Second Sight (3 pts.), Sleep (3 pts.) Befuddle (2 pts.).
Languages: Speak Beastspeech 25%, Speak Esrolian 35% 50%, Speak Heortling 100%, Speak Tradetalk 55%, Read/ Write Theyalan 65%, Read/Write Tradetalk 50%.
Keeping Track of Rival Seekers (page 18)
Corrections
Joreen
Joreen injured fighting Jardarin but makes it to the top with her ally, and ties with Kana).
Kana
allied/tied with Joreen and arrives with her).
Jardarin (page 21)
Correct spirit magic
Allied Spirit: (in lance) ‘Blaze’ INT 13, CHA 14, POW 14. Knows Befuddle (2 pts.), Countermagic 2, Demoralize (2 pts.), Detect Enemies (1 pt.), Dispel Magic 2, Distraction (1 pt.), Extinguish 1, Heal 1, Lantern Light (1 pt.), Repair 1. Spirit combat damage 1D6+1.
The Locaem (pages 27-33)
The Ambush (page 27)
Clarification
the latter are sellswords from the Olontongi Tribe, an offshoot of two now-disbanded tribes a new tribe formed from King Broyan’s former army.
Typical Olontongi Tribe Sellsword (page 26)
Typos
Change Olotongi to Olontongi (three times)
Origins (page 27)
Yelmalio (page 28)
Typo
In 1550, the Elmal-worshiping Eyetooth Clan of the Amber Fields were in rebellion against the Locaem leaders in Famegrave.
South West Sartar Map (page 29)
Balmyr Clan missing?
In the Colymar Clans map in the GM Map Pack it seems like the Balmyr might be missing. They lost land to the Enjossi in 1476 so I thought perhaps they would appear on this map. But perhaps now they are entirely much further to the south (of the Royal Road), per p.29 of Pegasus Plateau.
They are just not labeled on the map:
Hill Pear or Hill Pearl Inn ?
Hill Pearl Inn (north of the Road) is a Balmyr inn. It appears to be misspelled as Hill Pear in the Pegasus Plateau map.
Hill Pear (village): This Balmyr village is surrounded by orchards, mainly pears and walnuts. It has white stone walls that make it look like pearl nestled in the hills. The Hill Pearl Inn is located near the village.
From the forthcoming Sartar book
Places of Interest (page 31)
Streamside (page 38)
I’m not sure if this is an error or intentional but Londros (Sartar maps recently posted by Jeff on FB) and Streamside (Pegasus Plateau) appear to be the same place
Londros (village): Also called Streamside, this village is the main settlement of the Zethnoring Clan of the Locaem Tribe.
From the forthcoming Sartar book
The Grey Crane (pages 34-51)
Hiording Clan box (page 35)
Correction
Drenlon -> Dronlan Swordsharp
Navail Varvik (page 39)
Correction
Varvik is more than just a noble; he’s a veteran of many Tarshite campaigns, the equivalent of a tribune of the 1st Dunstop Foot.
The Rattling Wind (pages 52-67)
Background (page 53)
Correction
In the years Since the Dragonrise the Lunar Empire has been driven out of Sartar.
Viborna (page 56)
Typo
Rune Spells: All common spells plus Enchant (iron) (1 pt.),
Crimson Petals (pages 68-83)
The Greyrock Region (page 71)
The Slate Ridge (page 72)
Correction
The wyter itself is in the village (see following), but sacred ceremonies take place here.
Kanarg Keelson (page 73)
Correct spirit magic
Spirit Magic: Bladesharp 2, Countermagic 2, Detect Enemies (1 pt.), Detect Spirit (1 pt.), Heal 2, Lantern Light (1 pt.), Magic Point Enchantment (1 pt.), Mobility (1 pt.), Parry 2, Protection 2, Strength (2 pts.), Summon Animal Spirit (Bulls) 2.
Typical Villager box (page 78)
Correct spirit magic
Spirit Magic: Any individual adult knows 1D3+3 points of the following spells at the gamemaster’s discretion: Detect Life (1 pt.), Detect Magic (1 pt.), Extinguish 2, Farsee 2, Heal 1, Lantern Light (1 pt.), Repair 1.
Yeresta, Earth Witch Spirit (page 82)
Correct spirit magic
Spirit Magic: Befuddle (2 pts.), Countermagic 2, Demoralize (2 pts.), Dispel Magic 3, Disruption (1 pt.), Glamour (2 pts.), Heal 2, Sleep (3 pts.) Befuddle (2 pts.), Spirit Screen 2.
Gloomwillow’s Hollow (pages 84-112)
Herongreen Wall (page 87)
Where is it?
It’s not clear to me either where the Herongreen Wall is. Could you show it on a map?
See the map below
What the Characters Know (page 104)
Clarification
At the end of the Ghost road, they must make a choice. Follow the Dawn Road’s safer path to the old wall (page 106) or take the Dusk Road and turn left at the fallen tree (page 106).
Note that there is no river, so Part One: Over the River, should read as Part One: On the Road
Note that the maps were made before work had started on the master map which can be found in the RuneQuest starter set. Below is an annotated version of that map with turn offs and approximate path through the woods.
Jafoska Warm-Heart (page 82)
Correct spirit magic
Spirit Magic: Befuddle (2 pts.), Demoralize (2 pts.), Detect Undead (1 pt.), Glamour (2 pts.), Repair 3, Sleep (3 pts.).
Gloomwillow (page 111)
Correct Rune magic
Rune Spells: Summon Shadow Summon Darkness Elemental (any, 1–3 pts.)
The Pairing Stones (page 123-140)
Truestone box (page 129)
Truestone & Extension
Can you cast Extension on a spell in a truestone?
No, unless the truestone contains Extension.
Rhino Rider Followers (page 134)
Typo
Change Weregeld to Ransom
Renekot’s Hope (page 141-155)
Jorana Appas (page 148)
Correct spirit magic
Spirit Magic: Befuddle (2 pts.), Coordination (2 pts.), Detect Gold (1 pt.), Detect Enemies (1 pt.), Detect Trap (2 pts.), Distraction (1 pt.), Dullblade 2, Extinguish 1, Glamour (2 pts.), Lantern Light (1 pt.), Mobility (1 pt.), Slow (1 pt.).
Index (page 156-158)
A (page 156)
Typo
Auburn Fields to Amber Fields 28
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