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Orlanthi stick gambling
Elsewhere there was a post about Gloranthan games, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to point out the Orlanthi sport of stick gambling: Do Orlanthi have/do anything similar to…
From Pillage to Trade
Under Sartar’s rule, the people turned from pillage to trade. Sartar built roads and forts to protect the traders from raids. He fostered literacy, experimentation, and luxuriousness upon his subjects. His dynasty…
Orlanth art preview for the Cults of Glorantha
A sneak peak at one of the pieces of art for the Cults of Glorantha. It is only appropriate we start with Orlanth, Lord of Storms, King of the Gods, and Lightbringer!…
Game night! Proof of concept
We just performed a heroquest to repair the first Chaos nest and killed a lot of broo. But man this game is vicious!
Sartarite meal
I am about to have a good Sartarite meal courtesy of the amazing Claudia Loroff! The bread is made of Emmer and Barley (so very Dragon Pass). The veggies are from our…
Gen Con Gods of Glorantha preview
Hey Glorantha-philes! Look what is at the Chaosium booth at Gen Con! See also:
Bestiary Art Preview
Rubble Runners, an old Gloranthan favorite, plus some flying mythical beasts, art by Cory Trego-Erdner from the RuneQuest Glorantha Bestiary.
Bagnot & Dunstop sketches
I thought I’d share some sketch notes for something I am working on.
French edition of RuneQuest art
A sneak peak of one of the illustrations Joann Sfar is doing for the French edition of RuneQuest. The tender devotion of a troll mother to her children. Touching!
French RQG edition
Here’s another illustration Joann Sfar is doing for the French collectors’ edition. What I love about these pieces is how “animist” his style is. I can almost see the spirits everywhere!
A well-armoured Esrolian soldier
Note the Earth-rune shaped shield. This is clearly a wealthy man, perhaps from Nochet or other settlement, who has military duties.
Draconic creatures from the Glorantha Bestiary
Assorted Draconic creatures by Cory Trego-Erdner. From The Glorantha Bestiary – a myriad of Foes, Rivals and Allies to challenge your RuneQuest Heroes!
Character archetypes
This might be of interest to some on this list – Paco Jaen had a recent interview with me about character archetypes, the nature of the hero, etc. and quite a bit…
A Sketch Map Centred on Genert’s Garden
And here is what I was working on during the week.
1618 & 1625 Whitewall Map Previews
This is not the final map, but will be the basis for what will be commissioned as a final map. Although it is pretty awesome in its own right. Posted without further…
Sartar & Orlanth Rex cult
Sartar is worshiped in Sartar as part of the Orlanth Rex cult. His priests are Orlanth Rex members descended from Sartar himself. As a Founder God he gets one additional spell –…
Jar-eel, Harrek, and Argrath Concept Art
Jar-eel, Harrek the Berserk, and Argrath pose for some Jon Hodgson concept art for the forthcoming RQ Campaign Book. What I immediately loved about it is Jar-eel’s ethereal beauty, Harrek’s massiveness, and…
A sketch map centred on Apple Lane
Just a little something I was working on today, more detail for RQC. Note that the month and year of this post are correct, just not the date.
Draft RuneQuest Manuscripts
A few of the forthcoming RuneQuest manuscripts in time for the Chaosium summit next week in Berlin!
Gods and Goddesses of Glorantha book
I am wrapping up the final text of the Gods and Goddesses of Glorantha book, while making sure that it all ties into both the new Heroquesting chapters in the GM Sourcebook…
Five Tribe stew
Claudia has rediscovered the long lost recipe for Five Tribe stew, which is eaten to celebrate Waha’s Survival Covenant. Each tribe contributes meat, spices, etc. it is eaten only at the Paps…