Re: My Second-Age Umathelan Game - Adventure Ideas?

From: Peter Metcalfe <metcalph_at_SDiMoQemF3saCHBw3-Yqo-10pGiG_5zRH5qcoI8utOJKnlexi9TgiwMIt6mG8RgZSKb>
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:46:33 +1300

On 10/27/2011 3:03 AM, giannieanna wrote:
> But I was also looking for smething creepier... In the absence of more 'traditional' foes such as Chaos or Sun/Moon worshippers, would Nontraya (http://glorantha.wikia.com/wiki/Nontraya) fill the role of the big baddie corrupting Umathing society?
Nontraya (IMO it should be noted, so if you really want to, you can) is an undead deity really only found in Dragon Pass and Kethaela. He's not known off (but similar deities are) in Peloria and Ralios. In Pamaltela, the Undead Deity is Gark the Calm who is corrupting but not really a Big Bad.

Other foes are:

Aldryami: The Aldryami are portrayed as acting with one voice when it comes to enforcing the Woodlands Judgements. IMO there's going to be a significant minority of Aldryami who think it's better to wipe out humans altogether and are busy unleashing plant horrors and the like. Obeying the Woodlands Judgements provides no protection as it's not a social contract with reciprocal duties - its enforcers have no obligation to ensure the human's survival. Trying to thwart these enemies without breaking the Woodlands Judgements will be a challenge.

Kalabar: the City of Evil Sorcery doesn't get nuked until 1136 ST or earlier. Since the God Learners are gone, there's nobody around to keep them in check. They are probably trying to expand their power and Umathela is right next door. At first they will send secret evil sorcerers to teach the humans magical tricks and slowly draw them into their malign society. They will be working against the Malki mainly but there's nothing to stop them causing trouble among the Hendarous/Umathings. Their ultimate aim? The return of the Demon Emperor Vovisibor?

> Are Gloranthan undead necessarily chaotic? (I am asking this because Chaos is supposed to be less strong in 2nd Age Glorantha so I am trying to avoid using Chaos)
No, they are not. The Uroxi don't see to be very noticeable in fighting the Upland Marsh.

--Peter Metcalfe