Re: Getting Vinga on that Elmal quest

From: wulfc_at_...
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 13:01:08 -0000

the
> evolution of sub-cults, and so on, that the Elmal cult would not be
> appearing exactly as presented on the Issaries web page. I think
the
> modifications included some changes to the background myths to
better
> fit in the sub-cults, etc.
>
> Which is not to say you can't base a heroquest on it, but be warned
> that when Storm Tribe comes out you may suddenly find that the
quest
> was non-canonical. Or not. I don't know how the myths ended up.
> Still, I'd think waiting a bit for Storm Tribe might be worthwile.

I'll be waiting anyway, but Elmal got hold of Horse SOMEHOW, and it's pretty certain it's tied up with Hippogriff, so it can't be THAT far off the bit on the competition writeup.  

> Another note for your Vingan. Anaxial's roster refers to methods
for
> obtaining either a hippogrif or a skybull (impressing hippogrif's
at
> their hatching, or performing a particular heroquest starting at
> skywalk mountain for the skybulls). These both sound to me like
more
> likely methods of obtaining a flying steed than twisting around the
> Elmali quest.

She's not having a hippogriff, a pegasus is dangerous enough... I like the quest anyway, even if it's based on a 'variant myth'. We're talking about a Vingan here, she can't even decide if her goddess is divine or mortal in origin...  

> Mind you, the proposed quest sounds perfect for getting flesh back
on
> the skeleton horse!

Yup.

Wulf