From: owner-runequest-rules@ (RuneQuest Rules Digest) To: runequest-rules-digest@lists.MPGN.COM Subject: RuneQuest Rules Digest V2 #55 Reply-To: runequest-rules@mpgn.com Sender: owner-runequest-rules@ Errors-To: owner-runequest-rules@ Precedence: bulk RuneQuest Rules Digest Monday, March 29 1999 Volume 02 : Number 055 RuneQuest is a trademark of Hasbro/Avalon Hill Games. All Rights Reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Re: [RQ-RULES] Illumination rules [RQ-RULES] Sheela for RQ/Greyhawk [RQ-RULES] DMD - Urogalan for RQ/Greyhawk [RQ-RULES] Sandy? RULES OF THE ROAD 1. Do not include large sections of a message in your reply. Especially not to add "Yeah, I agree" or "No, I disagree." Or be excoriated. If someone writes something good and you want to say "good show" please do. But don't include the whole message you praise. 2. Use an appropriate Subject line. 3. Learn the art of paraphrasing: Don't just quote and comment on a point-by-point basis. 4. No anonymous posting, please. Don't say something unless you're ready to stand by it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 10:21:38 -0500 From: Tal Meta Subject: Re: [RQ-RULES] Illumination rules Nikk Effingham wrote: > > ILLUMINATION HOUSE RULES Definitely some worthy thoughts... I liked the scaled gaining of abilities. - -- talmeta@bellatlantic.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta1 Homepage - *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@mpgn.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 11:26:05 -0500 From: Tal Meta Subject: [RQ-RULES] Sheela for RQ/Greyhawk Gods of the Hobniz SHEELA Runes: Fertility, Air, Plant Sheela is the goddess of agriculture, nature, and the weather. Cult in the World Sheela oversees the changing seasons, the balance between wild and cultivated lands, in addition to romantic love and passion. Sheela's followers celebrate two annual High Holy Days, the first is one the 11th of Readying, and the other on the 25th of Harvester; with lesser celebrations held whenever Luna is full. Temples to Sheela vary in construction, but all feature deep cisterns holding fresh water, and several silos containing seed grain. Followers typically wear green robes gaily decorated with embroidered flowers, as well as garlands of flowers and holly leaves. Lay Membership Requirements: Sheela's lay members are often called Seedlings, and are typically drawn from farmers, though all hobniz who share in her bounty revere her as well. Skills taught by the cult incude Speak Languages, various Crafts related to farming and animal husbandry, various Lores (Animal, Hobniz, Plant, and World are common), and Ceremony. Initiate Membership Requirements: Standard. As most farmers are initiates of Sheela, their duties pertain mainly to the sowing and harvesting of their crops. Spirit Magic: Comprehension, Glue, Light, Plowsharp*, Ratslayer*, Repair. *Bladesharp, Disruption Priesthood Requirements: Standard, though many of Sheela's priests also become shamans, as well. Sheela's priesthood, known as the Greenfosters, oversee the planting and the harvesting, community functions like dances, festivals, contests, etc.. Virtues for Sheela include Joyous, Modest, Spiritual, and Social. Common Divine Magic: all. Special Divine Magic: Accelerate Growth, Bear Fruit, Bless Animals, Bless Crops, Cause , Couvade, Fertility, Flowers, Sprout, Tanglethicket. Shamanic Taboos Runic Affinities Only No Spell Barrage Associated Gods Yondalla: provides Bounty - -- talmeta@bellatlantic.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta1 Homepage - *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@mpgn.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:16:17 -0500 From: Tal Meta Subject: [RQ-RULES] DMD - Urogalan for RQ/Greyhawk Gods of the Hobniz UROGALAN Runes: Death, Earth Urogalan is the Black Hound of the Earth, Guardian of the Dead. Cult in the World Urogalan is by far the most grim and dire member of the hobniz pantheon. Concerned with death and dying, his followers do not share the usual easy-going happiness that characterize most hobniz. Urogalan's worshippers observe their High Holy Day on the 4th of Flocktime, with additional holidays whenever Luna is full. Temples to Urogalan are typically built in natural caves with extensive catacombs dug beneath, all floored in loose earth. Typical garb for Urogalan's clergy consists of a loose white robe belted with rope. Lay Membership Requirements: Urogalan has few lay followers, though most mourners and those who dig graves can be counted as such. Skills taught by the cult include: Orate, Sing, Speak Languages, Craft (Corpse Preparation), Lores (Burial Customs, Hobniz, Undead, World), Read/Write, Play Instrument, Listen, Search, Ceremony and Flail attack/parry. Initiate Membership Requirements: Standard. Known as Wardens of the Black Hound, Urogalan's initiates are charged with patrolling and expanding the temple catacombs, assisting their priests with the preparation of the dead, and occasionally with assisting the Vassals in apprehending tomb robbers or seeking out lost complexes. Spirit Magic: Banish Spirit, DarkMaul, Hibernation, Protection, Solace, Visibility. Acolyte Membership Requirements: Standard. Vassals of the Black Hound are typically charged with temple security, and are sometimes sent out seeking lost/forgotten temples that others have uncovered. Priesthood Requirements: Standard. Named after their lord, the Black Hounds preside over all of the funerals in their community, and are occasionally called upon to cast out foreign spirits that continue to haunt the living. They also serve as historians for their communities, cataloging the geneologies, achievements, and great deeds of their constituency. Virtues for Urogalan include Calm, Conservative, and Spiritual. Common Divine Magic: all Special Divine Magic: Bless Grave, Command (Dogs, Ghosts, Gnomes), Darksee, Earth Grip, Ressurect, Summon (Gnomes), Turn Undead. Associated Gods Arvoreen: provides Shield Cyrrollalee: provides Know Lineage Yondalla: provides Group Defense - -- talmeta@bellatlantic.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta1 Homepage - *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@mpgn.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 20:54:06 -0500 From: Tal Meta Subject: [RQ-RULES] Sandy? Anyone got a valid e-mail address for Sandy Petersen? My company is having a number of guests at our next RPG convention, and I'm hoping we can get the man behind Call of Cthulhu as one of our Guests of Honor... - -- talmeta@bellatlantic.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta1 Homepage - *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@mpgn.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. ------------------------------ End of RuneQuest Rules Digest V2 #55 ************************************ *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@mpgn.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. RuneQuest is a Trademark of Hasbro/Avalon Hill Games. 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