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Tag: Orlanth Adventurous
Orlanth Subcult Membership
In Sartar, more than a third (35%) of all Orlanth initiates belong to the Orlanth Adventurous subcult. A little less than two thirds (62%) belong to the Orlanth Thunderous subcult. And a…
The Cult of Orlanth In Sartar
Orlanth is the patron god of the Kingdom of Sartar, and nowhere is his cult more fully developed. The three main subcults of Orlanth—Thunderous, Adventurous, and Rex—have temples and shrines throughout the…
Raiders and Militia in Sartar
Most cattle raiding is done by young Orlanth Adventurous initiates during their ordeal period after initiation. They steal cattle – and try to avoid combat and starting feuds. You have these bands…
Initiates and their experiences
A few examples of how cults are spread across space and how that is experienced by members of the cult. 1. ORLANTH. Vasana was initiated into the cult of Orlanth Adventurous (Vinga)…
Four Magic Weapons subcult of Orlanth
This is a subcult often found with Orlanth Adventurous (or Vinga), that worships the Four Magic weapons of Orlanth. Each of these weapons are sometimes worshiped in other cultures as stand-alone gods…
Notes on Filichet I
This city on the shores of lake Invaress has around 15,000 residents and is the capital of the Lunar Province of Holay. Filichet marks the end of the Daughter’s Road. From here,…
Cults of Differing Power
So as we have noticed, the RuneQuest cults are deliberately not balanced. Some cults have way more magic – and effective magic – than others. Now that was part of Greg’s vision…
Notable People of the Impala Tribe
The impalas ridden and herded by the Impala Tribe are larger than their wild brethren, but are still far smaller than any of the other riding animals of Prax. Their Riders, therefore,…
Notable people of the High Llama Tribe
NOTE: there are a lot of secrets hidden in this post so read it carefully! Yazurkial Blue Llama, Tribal Khan Born 1595, Yazurkial is the high priest of Waha for the High…
8 – The Wrath of Argrath
7 – Argrath faces the Lunars 9 – Exile Characters: Argrath The most famous collection of Argrath stories, “The Annotated Argrath’s Saga”, says simply: This deed, performed by a young man filled with the…
Shield of Arran
One of Orlanth’s Four Magic Weapons. This shield first belonged to Ernalda, but she had no use for it and gave it to Babeester Gor. Write up Page Year Runes Notes River of…
Why does Orlanth have multiple arms?
So an art issue that a few grognards have raised directly or indirectly – why does Orlanth have multiple arms? The Orlanthi depict Orlanth as having four arms so that they might…
Orlanth in Sartar
Orlanth is the patron god of the Kingdom of Sartar, and nowhere is his cult more fully developed. The three main subcults of Orlanth – Thunderous, Adventurous, and Rex – have temples…
Changing Gods
A few more notes on Changing Gods. At the Dawn, the Thunderer and the Adventurer were often worshiped as separate gods. Pretty quickly the Theyalans recognised both as aspects of Orlanth, and…
Sartar coins
A rare golden coins dating from the reign of Sartar.
Sartar Book preview
As I get near to wrapping up the final text on the Sartar book and move into art, I need to say – man this book will blow some minds! Sartar with…
Orlanth Adventurous Art preview
This is absolutely one of my favorite depictions of Orlanth Adventurous. By the amazing Agathe Pitié. Orlanth Adventurous is a god after all. And he loves all the ladies, regardless of element. And…
Voriof
God of Shepherds Write up Page Year Runes Personal Glyph Notes Lightbringers 33 2023 per Rune spell n/a Subcult of: Orlanth Prosopaedia 133 2023 n/a Cults of Glorantha Preview 269 2019 None…
Drogarsi
God of War Dances and Martial Music Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Earth Goddesses 75 2023 None listed n/a Subcult of:DonandarAssociate cult: Orlanth Lightbringers 31 2023 None listed n/a Subcult…
Orlanth Adventurous
One of the two primary Orlanth subcults. Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Earth Goddesses 25 2023 None listed n/a Husband protector of:Ernalda Lightbringers 25, 121, 140, 159 2023 per Rune…
Vinga
Female Incarnation of Orlanth, Warrior Goddess, One of the Thunder Brothers Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Lightbringers 12, 32 2023 per Rune spell n/a Subcult of: Orlanth Prosopaedia 132 2023…
Concept art of Great Orlanth in all three aspects
I think this dates to Boldhome circa 1628 or 1629.