New Pavis after liberation is a thriving trade city of guilds, temples, and councils—yet also the armed camp of Argrath‘s growing army. The king’s personal warband, his mercenaries, and Praxian allies fill…
Tag: 1626 ST
Sartar Cities
Sartar can be thought of a confederation of small cities centered on the large city of Boldhome, with a score of allied tribes, most of which have a say as to the…
On the Customs of the Sartarites and Their Barbaric Lust
I was pondering how Lunars might view Sartarite attitudes towards sex, and came up with this. I figured some of you might enjoy it. A Lunar take on Sartarite Attitudes Toward Sex…
Boldhome after the Battle of Queens
After Kallyr dies at the Battle of Queens, there is no regent in Boldhome. There is a self-proclaimed High Council of various figures such as Erynn Mercy, Vamastal Greyskin, Erenava Chan, etc.,…
New Pavis and the Big Rubble Adventures
A few thoughts about New Pavis and the Big Rubble when we think about them within the context of an RQ game or campaign. The Big Rubble is where we go to…
The Plans of King Pharandros, Fire Season 1626
In Fire Season of 1626, King Pharandros of Tarsh makes his play to reconquer Dragon Pass. Pharandros has spent his treasure and the last two seasons rebuilding the Provincial Lunar Army. By…
Ruling Pavis after the Lunar Occupation
For most of the last fifty years, the city government was run by the city council, whose members are appointed by tradition from the guilds and the ruling families. This means the…
New Pavis and the River of Cradles 1625-1626
If we think about what is going on big picture in New Pavis and the River of Cradles 1625-1626, we can see some of the following: And if you can’t find plenty…
The Golden Age of Rubble Adventuring
The Golden Age of Rubble Adventuring was 1625-1626, after the Lunar Occupation of Pavis was ended. Argrath, a former adventurer himself, encouraged the restless adventurers and mercenaries that followed him to explore…
Yanioth
It should be of no surprise that Yanioth is one of my favorite pregens. She’s no fighter, with no combat skills beyond an axe she can’t actually use with her shield (but…
Notes on Jar-eel the Razoress II
Jar-eel the Razoress can be difficult to get a handle on. Rather than think of her as a heroine, it might be easier to think of her as the Moon Goddess incarnated…
Silver Lunars and Costs
Silver coinage is incredibly common. The caravan trade between the Holy Country and the Lunar Empire uses silver. The Lunars also dump a huge amount of silver into circulation to pay their…
Battle of the Queens (Fire Season 1626)
King Pharandros took command of the remaining imperial troops in the provinces, and led them with the Tarsh army to conquer the disheartened Sartarites. Near where the Creek enters the Upland Marsh,…
Glorantha Sourcebook source maps
I was going through some folders this morning and found my hand-drawn Lunar Wane maps that were the source material used in the Glorantha Sourcebook. Unlike Greg’s originals, these extended south to…
Pavis and Prax circa 1625-1626
A few thoughts on Pavis and Prax circa 1625-1626. As we all know, New Pavis now has a king – Argrath Whitebull – who is backed up by the White Bull cult,…
The Duck Hunt Lawsuits
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…
Cult Membership in Sartar
How many members of my cult are there in Sartar? There are about 170k people in Sartar (including the Far Point but not the Pol-Joni). Let’s assume a little over half are…
Boldhome Cultists
Here’s an approximate number of cultists inside of Boldhome, as I think people might find this one real interesting: Cult – Approximate number of cultists c. 1626 So in Boldhome, Orlanth and…
Defeated Lunar Regiments
After Second Moonbroth, the Marble Phalanx, Silver Shields, and Antelope Lances retreated back to New Pavis, sniped and harrassed by nomads all the way. Whatever survived fought like demons when Argrath led…
The Victorious Marble Phalanx (1626)
Soldiers of the Marble Phalanx celebrating their victorious (ie. successful) retreat to Alda-Chur after the disastrous near-victory at the Battle of the Queens. It was a remarkable victory. After the disastrous near-victory…