A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S S (cont.) T U V W X Y Z
Tag: Great Compromise
AKA Cosmic Compromise, Compromise
Understanding Gloranthan Cosmology
To really understand Gloranthan cosmology, keep two things in mind: 1. The world is created by the conflict/dance of the five elements – Air, Darkness, Earth, Fire, and Water. This interaction is…
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S S (cont.) T U V W Y Z
Conflict in the Middle Air
So what underlies the conflict between the Red Goddess and Orlanth? It is a weird one, as the Red Goddess’ only real fight with Orlanth during her lifetime was at Castle Blue….
Chaos and The Great Compromise
The Spike held Glorantha together in the Gods Time. The Celestial Court were torn into pieces and the Spike was destroyed, leaving instead a gaping, howling Void. Things fall apart; the centre…
Heroquesting Lexicon II
Many terms get thrown around when talking about heroquesting. Here’s a short list of terms used in the heroquesting rules – be aware that Gloranthans are definitely not going to be this…
The Great Compromise
The assembled gods then created the Great Compromise, which began the recreation of Glorantha. The gods all agreed to three universal rules: First, they would concede previous claims, and mutually agree to…
Echoes of the Great Compromise
Echoes of the Gloranthan Great Compromise from Aztec mythology. “When all was in darkness, when the sun had not yet shone and the dawn had not yet broken, the gods gathered and…
The Great Compromise
Arachne Solara is the epithet of an otherwise unnamed deity who may be the goddess of Nature in Glorantha. Her origins are mysterious and subject to speculation, but there are strong indications…
Heroquesting Lexicon I
God Time: In the God Time, there was no division between the worlds of men and gods, between Life and Death, or body and spirit. The events and deeds of the God Time…
Gloranthan Mythology
Every culture creates myths and legends which explain man’s existence and purpose. Glorantha is no exception. Mythology of Glorantha The Creation This tale agrees in most particulars with the diverse religious sources…