From: owner-runequest-rules@lists.imagiconline.com (RuneQuest Rules Digest) To: runequest-rules-digest@lists.imagiconline.com Subject: RuneQuest Rules Digest V2 #105 Reply-To: runequest-rules@lists.imagiconline.com Sender: owner-runequest-rules@lists.imagiconline.com Errors-To: owner-runequest-rules@lists.imagiconline.com Precedence: bulk RuneQuest Rules Digest Saturday, July 3 1999 Volume 02 : Number 105 RuneQuest is a trademark of Hasbro/Avalon Hill Games. All Rights Reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS [RQ-RULES] DMD - Ovot for RQ/Greyhawk [RQ-RULES] DMD - Vara for RQ/Greyhawk [RQ-RULES] DMD - Vogan for RQ/Greyhawk [RQ-RULES] DMD - Xanag for RQ/Greyhawk 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: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:48:01 -0400 From: Tal Meta Subject: [RQ-RULES] DMD - Ovot for RQ/Greyhawk Gods of the Touv UVOT Runes: Mastery, Trade, Man, Harmony Uvot is the God of Prosperity. Cult in the World Uvot is revered by all as the creator of the Touv, and as the leader of their pantheon. He symbolizes everything that the Touv as a people should strive for, namely the use of the lands they have been given in peace, plenty, and fellowship. Violence is deeply frowned upon, unless it is in response to violence committed by non-Touv. Uvot's High Holy Day is the 15th of Thunder, with lesser ceremonies conducted every Uday. Temples to Uvot are built of white limestone and situated near marketplaces in urban areas, or surrounded by graineries in more rural locations. Priests of Uvot are easily recognized by the fine garments they wear, whether of cloth or animal skins. Lay Membership Requirements: Uvot is popular among merchants, farmers, and craftsmen, as well as teachers and philosophers. Skills taught by this cult include Debate, Orate, Speak Languages, various Crafts, Evaluate, Lores (Animal, Human, Olman, Plant, Suloise, Touv, World), Read/Write, Listen, Scan, Ceremony, and Staff attack/parry. Initiate Membership Requirements: Standard. Uvot's initiates are popularly known as Assistants, as they can be found doing precisely this in so many fields. Assistants typically work at a variety of crafts and trades in the interest of diversifying their knowledge so that when they qualify for higher positions within the faith, they will make excellent Advisors. Spirit Magic: Banish Spirit, Comprehension, Coordination, Protection, Repair, Strength, Uvot's Eye (Improve Evaluate). Priesthood/Shamans Requirements: Standard. Uvot has few shamans these days, as his faith is increasingly urban in nature. Those who do still revere Uvot in a shamanic fashion are somewhat limited in what abilities than can still gain. Uvot's priesthood are collectively known as the Advisiors. Virtues for Uvot's priesthood include Curious, Energetic, Honorable, Prudent, and Social. Common Divine Magic: all. Special Divine Magic: Accelerate Growth, Bless Home, Bounty, City Harmony, Command Citizen, Create Great Market, Create Market, Fumble, Lock, Marriage Oath, Passage, Shield, Spell Trading. Shamanic Taboos No Hide Soul No Magic Attack No Mind Expansion No Possession No Self-Resurrection Runic Affinities Only Associated Gods Kundo: provides Community Nola: provides Truesight - -- talmeta@cybercomm.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta (note change!) Homepage - *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@lists.imagiconline.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 11:24:32 -0400 From: Tal Meta Subject: [RQ-RULES] DMD - Vara for RQ/Greyhawk Gods of the Touv VARA Runes: Illusion, Darkness, Mind Vara is the goddess of Nightmares and Fear. Cult in the World Vara was the firstborn child of Meyanok, and in her pride she considers herself the superior of all her siblings. She ruthlessly uses her powers to control and contort the minds of others, reveling in the fear and madness that results. Vara's High Holy Day is celebrated on the 14th of Prayer, with lesser celebrations on the 14th of each month. Shrines to Vara are typically built from dark stone or black oak, or in the mouths of caves. Priestesses of Vara wear necklaces of shrunken heads and mummified animal feet to distinguish themselves from their followers. Lay Membership Requirements: Vara is worshipped only by those who genuinely enjoy making the innocent suffer. Skills taught include Climb, Dodge, Throw, Intimidate, Orate, Speak Languages, Lores (Human, Touv, World), Conceal, Listen, Scan, Hide, Ceremony, Javelin attack and Dagger attack/parry. Initiate Membership Requirements: Prospective initiates must have useable psionic talent. Initiates are taught the skills of Dream Lore, Gestalt and Psionic Combat. Initiates of Vara are limited to the Aspects of Clairsentience, Metapsi, and Telepathy, in which they can have twice their POW in total Aspect. Spirit Magic: Banish Spirit, Countermagic, Darkwall, Mindspeech, Multimissile, Shimmer, Torture, Visibility. Priesthood/Shamans Requirements: Standard for shamans. Vara's priests are natural bullies, obtaining anything and everything they need via force or threats of force. Though they prefer to work for their own ends, they will serve as hired muscle if the pay is good and there are ample opportunities to serve their goddess. Virtues for Vara include Manipulative, Suspicious, Uncaring, and Vengeful. Common Divine Magic: all. Special Divine Magic: Bleak, Command Shades, Confuse Prey, Erase Memory, Fear, all Illusions, Joyous Adulation, Mind Block - Minor, Mind Read, Send Nightmare. Shamanic Taboos No Hide Soul No Possession Runic Affinities Only Associated Gods Damaran: provides Dark Walk Meyanok: provides Pain Blow - -- talmeta@cybercomm.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta (note change!) Homepage - *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@lists.imagiconline.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 11:47:48 -0400 From: Tal Meta Subject: [RQ-RULES] DMD - Vogan for RQ/Greyhawk Gods of the Touv VOGAN Runes: Water, Motion, Air Vogan is the Touv god of Weather and Storms. Cult in the World Vogan was among the first children of Uvot, and he had children by both Nola and Xanag, for it was his nature to wander the earth, seeking union and speading his gifts. Many folk have a mixed relationship with Vogan, praying for rain but petitioning him to withhold the full fury of his storms. Vogan's followers do not have a set High Holy Day; rather, they gather together when the first storm comes in Calving, marking the official start of Storm Season. Normal celebrations are held every Rainday, in open-roofed stone circles. Vogans priests typically wear armbands of dark metal set with green stones, which also serve as a defense. Lay Membership Requirements: Most farmers worship Vogan, as they need the rains for their crops. He is also worshipped by fishermen (storms at sea are to be feared), water finders, and anyone seeking fair weather. No skills are taught to lay members of this cult. Initiate Membership Requirements: Standard. Initiates of Vogan learn the secrets of the cult, such as how to predict the weather and how to find clean water. Skills taught include Boat, Dodge, Swim, Sing, Speak Languages, various Crafts, Lores (Human, Touv, World), Scan, Scent, Ceremony, Bracer parry and 1HSpear attack. Spirit Magic: Countermagic, Disruption, Extinguish, Spinestrike. Priesthood/Shamans Requirements: Standard for shamans. Vogan's priests fill a number of useful niches in their communities. In addition to sometimes controlling and abating the more violent storms, they cleanse watering holes and streams, locate fresh sources of water, and often serve as matchmakers while travelling between communities (it is said that Vogan's priests, like Vogan himself, have great skill in determining good matches between others, if not themselves). Virtues for Vogan's followers include Curious, Energetic, Loyal, and Proud. Common Divine Magic: all. Special Divine Magic: Cloud Call, Command Sylphs, Fog, Hurling, Increase Wind, Lightning, Predict Weather, Rain, Storm Fury, Summon (Sylphs, Wind), Wind Words. Shamanic Taboos No Self-Resurrection Runic Affinities Only Associated Gods Nola: provides Increase Temperature - -- talmeta@cybercomm.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta (note change!) Homepage - *************************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list send mail to majordomo@lists.imagiconline.com with the line 'unsubscribe runequest-rules' as the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Jul 1999 12:47:41 -0400 From: Tal Meta Subject: [RQ-RULES] DMD - Xanag for RQ/Greyhawk Gods of the Touv XANAG Runes: Fire, Alchemy, Earth Xanag is the goddess of Metals and Beauty. Cult in the World Xanag was born of Nola and Uvot, and is thought to be the very spirit of Earth transformed by Fire. She is also the spirit of Beauty, and chooses to express this beauty in wondrously crafted metal implements. Xanag's High Holy Day is celebrated on the 5th of Lovers, with regular worship services every Lifeday. Shrines to Xanag can be found near every forge and in many gem and jewelry shops. Temples are rare, but where they exist the are simple stone affairs with a jeweled arch of gold permitting entrance to the inner sanctum. Priests of Xanag wear a golden helm (open-faced, but with cheek guards) while leading ceremonies. Lay Membership Requirements: Xanag draws many of her worshippers from what would be considered traditional sources; miners, smiths, and gem cutters. But she is also worshipped by lovers, poets, and artisans, as well as many soldiers (who offer prayers to Xanag concerning the quality of their metal weapons). Skills taught include Speak Languages, Crafts (any relating to metal or gem working), Evaluate, Lores (Human, Mineral, Olman, Touv, World), Read/Write, Devise, Listen, Ceremony, and Shortsword attack/parry. Initiate Membership Requirements: Standard. Initiates of Xanag are considered apprentices in whatever craft they follow. Spirit Magic: Countermagic, Fireblade, Glamour, Heat Metal, Mold Metal, Repair, Strength, Strong Hammer. Priesthood Requirements: Standard. Priests of Xanag, in addition to being considered masters of their crafts, are also called upon to officiate marriages. According to tradition, a union forged by a priest of Xanag is stronger than any other; if a priest of Xanag is not available, a couple will often renew their vows before one when he or she does visit the area. Virtues for Xanag are Calm, Creative, Energetic, and Spiritual. Common Divine Magic: all. Special Divine Magic: Command Salamander, Earthwarm, Enchant Beauty, Enhance Gustbran, Hide Fire, Marriage Oath, Summon Salamander. Associated Gods Nola: provides Increase Temperature - -- talmeta@cybercomm.net - Heretic & Dilettante ICQ - 12594453 AIM - talmeta (note change!) 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