A quick preview of one of the events coming VERY SOON to Glorantha Con V. I still have room for a few more folk - but you have to sign up ASAP. For the rest of you, much more detailed character sheets will be on the way.
The Cast of Fall of the House of Malan
It is the year 1352 in the Wilderness of Quiviniland. Old King Malan rules his tribe with an iron fist from his hill fort at Two Ridge Fort. Warrior, King and Founder, Malan's remaining years are few and he is slowed by the aching wounds taken from countless. Still the silver boar grasps onto power and refuses to declare an heir. Around him, greedy kings, proud thanes and hungry warriors circle around him like a pack of wolves.
Costuming tips: There are basically three types of folk in Fall of the House of Malan. All are Orlanthi barbarians which means loot whatever Celtic, Viking, Anglo-Saxon or whatever type of European barbarian you want. My understanding with the Convention organizers is that real swords are a no no, so please no actual weapons.
The nobles. These are thanes, priests, chiefs and kings. Think upper-class barbarian. Lots of jewelry (torcs, armbands, necklaces) and ceremonial accoutrements.
The warriors. These are huscarls and clan warriors. Paint yourself blue and go wild.
The carls. These are the backbone of the tribe and form the majority of the LARP players. Think proud barbaric yeoman farmers - who happen to be armed to teeth and take no **** from anybody.
Cult costuming. Humakt worshippers wear death runes (a nice Death Rune painted on your forehead works fine). Orlanth the Thunderer worshippers festoon themselves with storm runes.
OK, on with the cast:
The Gray Dog Clan
The proud Gray Dog clan hold Humakt to be their patron war god. They are
famed for their warriors and for their honor. Their totem is the Gray Dog.
Chief Frohdi Strongblade. The leader of the Gray Dog clan, Frohdi is the son of the great warrior-chief Endanorl Gray Dog. He follows Humakt and Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Roderick Robertson.
Lismelder. The daughter of King Malan and wife of Frohdi, Lismelder is a proud and powerful woman. She follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Ernalda. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Allison Place
Penorri. A doughty carl of the Gray Dog clan. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: David Millians
Lornar Gray Dog . The tribe's master brewer and story-teller. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Minlister. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Greg Stafford
Alvar the Humorless. A member of the tribal ring. The tribe's Lawspeaker and keeper of the sacred Law Staff. He knows all the laws of the tribe and is famous for his wisdom, his justice and his legal acumen. He follows Lhankor Mhy and Orlanth Rex. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Ian Gorlick
Ernstand. A prosperous weapons-thane of the Gray Dog clan. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Humakt. Social Rank: Warrior. Player: Jerry Barber
Malestra. A wealthy widow with a prosperous stead. She follows Ernalda. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Ellen Robertson
Temerold. Another doughty carl of the Gray Dog clan. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: William Cesarotti
Toralang: A clan warrior of the Gray Dogs. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Humakt. Social Rank: Warrior. Player: Wes Kudros
The Isolting Clan
The Isolting are the personal clan of King Malan and are the traditional
leaders of the tribe. Each year, each of the other clans provide a
traditional gift of 10 cattle to the clan in thanks for the sacrifices made
by the Isolting during the arduous trek into the wilderness of Quiviniland.
They are famed for their proud leadership, their loyalty to the tribe and
their fearless selflessness in battle. Their totem is the Silver Boar.
Ashart. An doughty carl of the Isolting. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Chris Green
Kulbrast Blackmood. A member of the tribal ring. The aged thane of King Malan, Kulbrast is reknowned for his wise counsel. He follows Orlanth Rex and Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Colin Phillips
Kangharl. A prosperous aging carl of the Isolting. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: David Hall
Kogall the Thunderer. A member of the tribal ring. The tribal High Storm Voice of Orlanth the Thunderer. he speaks for his mighty god. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Orlanth Rex. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Gregg Richard
Borold. A prosperous carl of the Isolting. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Kevin Jacklin
Erland Malansson. The son of King Malan, Erland is a famous warrior and war-leader. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Humakt. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Martin Laurie
Jornandar. A proud carl of the Isolting. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Michael Gibson
Harstalor. A proud and prosperous carl of the Isolting. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Michael Schwartz
Rostand. A rich carl of the Isolting. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Nick Brooke
King Mad-Blood Malan. A member of the tribal ring. The tribal king and founder. The silver boar of Two-Ridge Fort. The Man. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Rick Meints
The tribal huscarls. Several warriors have sworn loyalty to the king as his personal huscarls and belong to no clan.
Kallalan Long-Hair. A young huscarl who has impressed all with his prowess. He follows Humakt. Social Rank: Warrior. Player: Dan McClusky
Killer-Kolmhy. A fearsome killer who is devoted to protecting the tribe. He follows Humakt. Social Rank: Warrior. Player: Jeff Peterson
Annstad the Huge. A fearsome killer who is devoted to protecting the tribe. He follows Humakt. Social Rank: Warrior. Player: Scott Boyd
The Orleving Clan. This clan settled the Ormsthane Vale and have fought a long feud with the bandit chieftain Varmand. Their totem is the bull.
Oddi the Stone. A proud and wealthy elder of the Orleving clan. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Arne Grimstrup
Argarl the Old. A storm voice of Orlanth the Thunderer and a repository of wisdom. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Dan MacDonald
Heord. A hard-working carl and husband of Inganna. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Harold Zatz
Starkat. A wealthy and respected carl. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer and Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Michael Mittman
Orlev the Tall. A member of the tribal ring. The chief and founder of the Orleving, he is known for his dogged protection of his clan and his hatred of Varmand. He follows Orlanth Rex and Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Oliver Berneutz
Varstalor. A proud carl of the Orleving. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Al Peterson
Inganna. A well-respected and influential carl of the Orleving and wife of Heord. She follows Ernalda. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Sherilyn Petterson
The Treebrothers Clan. This clan was founded by three warrior-brothers who were said to be as strong as trees who swore loyalty to King Malan. They are a mighty and prosperous clan. Their totem are three trees linked together.
Skeggi Long Chin. This wealthy clan thane is respected for his fairness and his hospitality. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Andrew Bean
Orstanor. A proud carl of the Treebrothers. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Brian Pinch
Orngerang Orstanorson. A young carl of the Treebrothers and son of Orstanor. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Robert Prior
Namold Treebrother. A member of the tribal ring. The chief of the Treebrothers is a wise and clever statesman whose interest is that of his clan. He follows Orlanth Rex and Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Marc Eyraud
Bolik the Fat. The wise storm voice of the Treebrothers and a man respected throughout the tribe. He follows Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Nicholas Marcelja
Farnan. A hard-working carl of the Treebrothers. He follows Barntar. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Stephen Lazenby
Gustand. A wealthy and respected carl of the Treebrothers. He follows Barntar and Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Dennis Hoover
Oneselin. A wise woman of the Treebrothers. She follows Ernalda. Social Rank: Carl. Player: Celeste Wolfe
Worthless Nobodies
Argrath the Stickpicker. A stickpicker and a bum. He follows nobody. Social Rank: Worthless nobody. Player: Scott Johnson
Foreigners and Outsiders. There are powerful outsiders who circle around the Malani, waiting for weakness.
King Gundvingkor of the Hyaloring Triarchy. The king at Runegate who has many strange customs and many horsemen. He worships Orlanth the Thunderer and Elemal the Horse-Chief. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Andre Jarosch
King Barngradus of the Colymar. The king of the five clans of the powerful Colymar tribe and master of Clearwine Fort. He worships Orlanth the Thunderer and has much magic. Social Rank: Noble. Player: David Gadbois
High Priestess Inkarne of the Orendanae. This is the High Priestess of the enigmatic Orendanae cult of the Colymar. She worships Ernalda Orendanae. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Kerie Campbell
Old Man Varmand. The great bear of the Ormsthane Vale, Varmand is a fearsome brigand chieftain. He follows Orlanth the Warrior. Social Rank: Warrior. Player: Mike O'Connor
Chief Maniski Firebreath of the Karandoli. The mysterious chieftain of the Karandoli tribe is a recent settler in the Thunder Hills. Does he bode ill for the Malani? He follows Orlanth the Thunderer. Social Rank: Noble. Player: Robert Wolfe
Any questions - e-mail me at jrichard_at_cnw.com
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