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Mythology is Not Set in Stone

Posted on February 8, 2023

It must be emphasized that mythology is not set in stone. Each myth, endlessly retold and re-experienced, has countless variations. The name of a god will change from one story to the…

Play around with Gloranthan myths

Posted on January 14, 2021

Dan Zappone asked a very good question about how to get your players to play around with Gloranthan myths, especially in hero quests. Here are some thoughts of mine that I thought…

Belintar’s Book: The Blue Dragon Sshorga (1999)

From Belintar’s Book. (updated 1 Dec 1999) The instinct of family is to protect. No one can blame any person who acts to protect their child, sibling, or parent. No wrong was done…

ISS1603 Gloranthan Visions (2000)

Gloranthan Visions, Insights into Glorantha Herein are several stories and myths about the fascinating world of Glorantha. When the Wolf Pirates Came to the City of Wonders by Phyllis Ann Karr The…

Excerpt – The Story of The Summons of Evil (1992, 2015)

This originally appeared in King of Sartar by Greg Stafford. This is the oldest story of this which we could find. Orlanth and his council ruled peacefully over the world after subduing…

Excerpt – Some Myths (1999)

By Robin D. Laws Copyright ©1999 A Sharp, LLC. This month we present some myths all Heortlings know about a variety of deities. These are drawn from A Sharp’s computer game King…

Excerpt – The Plundering of Aron (2009)

In the old days, the Vingkotling Tribe was the greatest in the world. King Vingkot and his wives sat in splendor in their tall, long houses of pleasure, justice, and good cheer….

Excerpt – The Making of the Storm Tribe (1999)

By Robin D. Laws Copyright ©1999 A Sharp, LLC. This month’s myth is drawn from A Sharp’s computer game King of Dragon Pass. Here is what everyone knows Ernalda urges Orlanth, who…

Excerpt – Heler, the Great Rain (2009)

From the The Book of Heortling Mythology (2009) Many beings took good advantage of opportunities. When the fire gods were being extinguished many water beings gained power. One of those was named…

Excerpt – Finval and the Magic Game (2009)

From the The Book of Heortling Mythology (2009) Durev and Orane were the finest people that ever lived. They were kind to everyone, sagacious in their decisions and always as generous as…

Excerpt – Ernalda the Magician (2009)

From the The Book of Heortling Mythology (2009) Ernalda is the source of magic. She is her own source – for her magic was not learned from others, but is instead who…

Excerpt – Ernalda Feeds the Tribe (1999)

By Robin D. Laws Copyright ©1999 A Sharp, LLC. This myth is drawn from A Sharp’s computer game King of Dragon Pass. An enemy once took everything that the bountiful mother Ernalda…

Myth – Ernalda and the Golden Age

This is an Orlanthi myth of Ernalda, the Great Goddess and Earth Queen. Once the seas covered all. But the world grew and Ga, Earth, emerged from the depths. Mountain peaks, plains,…

Myth of the Month: The Drinking Giant’s Cauldron

The greatest treasure the gods took from the Old Gods of the Sea was the Cauldron of Ver, the Drinking Giant’s Cauldron. As long as they had the Cauldron, the Sea Gods…

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