Re: Orlanth is Dead! question from jeffkyer on 2002-08-23 (HeroQuest RPG)

From: jeffkyer <jeff.kyer_at_...>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:32:20 -0000

> At 3:37 PM +0000 8/23/02, jeffkyer wrote:

> >> Spoilers below.

> >>

> >> Orlanth is Dead! states on pg. 43 that after the 18th of Dark

> >> 1621 "No magic works if it comes Orlanth, Ernalda or their

> >subcults."

> >> What about shared subcults being worshipped through another

> >> For example, can a worshiper or Heler Helamakt still use his

> >> affinity?

> >>

> >> Mark Mohrfield

> >

> >No. He has 'initiate of orlanth' on his character sheet. That being

> >said, I'd say that's a time to switch cults, at least for the

> >duration.

> Wheee! If this thread goes on for very long, we'll all have

> carpal tunnel syndrome from scrolling....

> Anyway, my understanding is that an initiate of Heler

> Helamakt would be unaffected by the situation. A worshipper of

> Orlanth Thunderous Helamakt could potentially convert to Heler

> worship for the duration (although at a fairly substantial loss of

> ability, since some of the affinities would be lost).

> Peter Larsen

However, it notes that Drogarsi and Skovara subcults of Donadar lose their powers and that no subcults of Orlath and Ernalda can be contacted.

I could make a case that you lose even the shared subcults.

Jeff