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| ====== Twenty Quick Questions: Setting ====== | ====== Twenty Quick Questions: Setting ====== |
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| ==== What is the deal with my cleric’s religion? ==== | ==== What is the deal with my cleric’s religion? ==== |
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| If one is a cleric then they are from [[:gaz:europa|Europa]], or basically the fantasy equivalent of Europe in this setting. Clerics are typically going to be English or Frankish, although they could be from anywhere. | If one is a cleric then they are from [[:gaz:europa|Europa]], or basically the fantasy equivalent of non-Scandinavian Europe in this setting. Clerics are typically going to be English, Frankish or Italian, although they could be from anywhere. |
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| Player character clerics typically belong to [[:gaz:great_church|the Great Church]] (basically, a faux Catholic church affair) and worship the monotheistic deity [[:gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]]. However, [[:gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]] does not seem to intervene in mortal affairs in any way. Clerics are more your typical warrior-priest type of character. | Player character clerics typically belong to [[:gaz:great_church|the Great Church]] (basically, a faux Catholic church affair) and worship the monotheistic deity [[:gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]]. However, [[:gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]] does not seem to intervene in mortal affairs in any way. Clerics are more your typical warrior-priest type of character. |
| If you are in need of the services of a wizard then you can go to the tower overlooking [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]], which is the abode of [[gaz:alim|Alim the Mad]]. He hails from [[gaz:araby|Araby]] and performs services for... a price, not always denominated in silver. | If you are in need of the services of a wizard then you can go to the tower overlooking [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]], which is the abode of [[gaz:alim|Alim the Mad]]. He hails from [[gaz:araby|Araby]] and performs services for... a price, not always denominated in silver. |
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| Finally, if you have come into your fortunes you can go to [[gaz:giovanni_mazzei|Giovanni’s]] [[gaz:giovannis_wagon|wagon]], an [[gaz:outlander]] from Italy who therein keeps a good amount of goods imported from across [[gaz:europa|Europa]] and [[gaz:midgard|Midgard]] until he can afford to build and open a proper trading post. | Finally, if you have come into your fortunes you can go to [[gaz:giovanni_mazzei|Giovanni’s]] [[gaz:giovannis_wagon|wagon]], an [[gaz:outlander]] from [[gaz:roma|Roma]] who therein sells the goods imported by [[gaz:alim|Alim the Mad]] from across [[gaz:europa|Europa]] and [[gaz:araby|Araby]]. |
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| ==== Where can we go to get platemail custom fitted for this monster I just befriended? ==== | ==== Where can we go to get platemail custom fitted for this monster I just befriended? ==== |
| ==== Who is the mightiest wizard in the land? ==== | ==== Who is the mightiest wizard in the land? ==== |
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| The [[gaz:volva|volva]] [[gaz:alva_the_serpent|Alva the Serpent]] is feared as the most powerful wise-woman in all of [[gaz:midgard|Midgard]]. [[gaz:grim_the_hairy|Grim the Hairy]] is a legendary [[gaz:shapeshifter|shapeshifter]], but it is of great debate if he //actually// exists or not. [[gaz:eirik_the_wise|Eirik the Wise]] is frequently cited as the greatest [[gaz:rune|rune]] caster in all of Midgard, although he is extremely old by any standard. | The [[gaz:volva|volva]] [[gaz:alva_the_serpent_hearted|Alva the Serpent-Hearted]] is feared as the most powerful wise-woman in all of [[gaz:midgard|Midgard]]. [[gaz:grim_the_hairy|Grim the Hairy]] is a legendary [[gaz:shapeshifter|shapeshifter]], but it is of great debate if he //actually// exists or not. [[gaz:eirik_the_wise|Eirik the Wise]] is frequently cited as the greatest [[gaz:rune|rune]] caster in all of Midgard, although he is extremely old by any standard. |
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| In Europa [[gaz:forbidden_arts|The Forbidden Arts]] have not been practiced openly for many generations, but there are some who do not fear the wrath of [[gaz:great_church|the Church]]. One of those who practiced without fear was [[gaz:michbeth|Michbeth]], but she disappeared around the time of the great plague. Still, there are those who still say she is still seen periodically to this day. [[gaz:harwyn|Harwyn the Sly]] practices his creed, but is nominally in the employ of [[gaz:great_church|the Church]] as a [[gaz:magister|Magister]]. | In Europa [[gaz:forbidden_arts|the Forbidden Arts]] have not been practiced openly for many generations, but there are some who do not fear the wrath of [[gaz:great_church|the Church]]. One of those who practiced without fear was [[gaz:paschalis|Paschalis]], but she disappeared around the time of the [[:gaz:great_plague|great plague]]. Still, there are those who still say she is still seen periodically to this day. [[gaz:harwyn|Harwyn the Sly]] practices his creed, but is nominally in the employ of [[gaz:great_church|the Church]] as a [[gaz:magisters|Magister]]. |
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| Albeit not a wizard, [[gaz:grief|Grief]] could perform impressive feats of sorcery. If she is still alive however, most agree that the [[gaz:witch_queen_of_the_hinterlands|Witch Queen]] is the most powerful and we may yet grovel at her feet. | Albeit not a wizard, [[gaz:grief|Grief]] could perform impressive feats of sorcery. If she is still alive however, most agree that the [[gaz:witch_queen|Witch Queen]] is the most powerful and we may yet grovel at her feet. |
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| I am sure both [[gaz:tonbee_the_tall|Tonbee the Tall]] and [[gaz:thyri_giant-slayer|Thyri Giant-Slayer]] would both claim the mantle, but others say that the axe of [[gaz:gomgnur|Gomgnur of Ostland]] is the most fearsome blade one could have ever met. | I am sure both [[gaz:tonbee_the_tall|Tonbee the Tall]] and [[gaz:thyri_giant-slayer|Thyri Giant-Slayer]] would both claim the mantle, but others say that the axe of [[gaz:gomgnur|Gomgnur of Ostland]] is the most fearsome blade one could have ever met. |
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| The leader of [[gaz:inquisitor|the Inquisitors]] for [[gaz:great_church|the Church]], [[gaz:lorman_of_the_shield|Lorman of the Shield]] was distinguished in battle and all before him fell. He formed a warrior order known as [[gaz:paladins|The Paladins]] who are all fierce warriors in service to [[gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]]. | The leader of [[gaz:inquisitors|the Inquisitors]] for [[gaz:great_church|the Church]], [[gaz:lorman_of_the_shield|Lorman of the Shield]] was distinguished in battle and all before him fell. He formed a warrior order known as [[gaz:paladins|The Paladins]] who are all fierce warriors in service to [[gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]]. |
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| ==== Who is the richest person in the land? ==== | ==== Who is the richest person in the land? ==== |
| ==== Where can we go to get some magical healing? ==== | ==== Where can we go to get some magical healing? ==== |
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| If you are in need of magical healing you can visit [[gaz:malfrid|Malfrid]] at the temple of [[gaz:eir|Eir]], who may be able to help you. Also, you can visit the outlander in the [[gaz:sacrarium_of_saint_aleena|tent of colorful tapestries and heralds]] who worships [[gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]], who some say can perform miracles. | If you are in need of magical healing you can visit [[gaz:malfrid|Malfrid]] at the temple of [[gaz:eir|Eir]], who may be able to help you. Also, you can visit the [[:gaz:joseph|outlander]] in the [[gaz:sacrarium_of_saint_aleena|tent of colorful tapestries and heralds]] who worships [[gaz:lawgiver|The Lawgiver]], who some say can perform miracles. |
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| Also, some people swear by [[gaz:typhaelus|the leech]] that has set up shop under a wood and canvas lean-to near the beaches on the outskirts of [[:gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]]. | Also, some people swear by [[gaz:typhaelus|the leech]] that has set up shop under a wood and canvas lean-to near the beaches on the outskirts of [[:gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]]. |
| ==== Where can we go to get cures for the following conditions: poison, disease, curse, level drain, lycanthropy, polymorph, alignment change, death, undeath? ==== | ==== Where can we go to get cures for the following conditions: poison, disease, curse, level drain, lycanthropy, polymorph, alignment change, death, undeath? ==== |
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| Well, if [[gaz:malfrid|Malfrid]], [[gaz:joseph|the outlander priest]] or [[gaz:typhaelus|the leech]] can’t help you then perhaps [[gaz:mosum_redfingers|that apothecary]] who is sometimes at [[gaz:harbor|the harbor]] has a cure-all that helps, or there may be someone visiting [[gaz:norsemens_rest|Norsemen’s Rest]] that can do something. Life is hard on [[gaz:thule|Thule]]... | Well, if [[gaz:malfrid|Malfrid]], [[gaz:joseph|the outlander priest]] or [[gaz:typhaelus|the leech]] can’t help you then perhaps [[gaz:gunnar_the_brewmaster|that apothecary]] who is sometimes at [[gaz:harbor|the harbor]] has a cure-all that helps, or there may be someone visiting [[gaz:norsemens_rest|Norsemen’s Rest]] that can do something. Life is hard on [[gaz:thule|Thule]]... |
| ==== Is there a magic guild my magic-user belongs to or that I can join in order to get more spells? ==== | ==== Is there a magic guild my magic-user belongs to or that I can join in order to get more spells? ==== |
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| In theory it would be possible, but in practice, no. Magic-users jealously guard their hard-earned secrets and are unlikely to share them freely. However, there are stories and legends of covenants of wizards before the outlaw of the practice of magic in [[gaz:europa|Europa]]. | In theory it would be possible, but in practice, no. Magic-users jealously guard their hard-earned secrets and are unlikely to share them freely. However, there are stories and legends of covenants of wizards before the outlaw of the practice of magic in [[gaz:europa|Europa]]. |
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| Another reason that magic-users are wise to be circumspect in the practice of their art is the potential for repercussions from [[:gaz:great_church|the Church]]. Any practice of magic may bring sanctions or punishment, but it is unlikely that minor practice of [[:gaz:forbidden_arts|the Forbidden Arts]] will draw any attention, especially out here in [[gaz:thule|Thule]] or perhaps anywhere in [[gaz:midgard|Midgard]]. However, bold displays of power may bring about the ire of members of [[:gaz:great_church|the Church]] and perhaps the attention of [[:gaz:ardor_of_law|The Ardor of Law]] and [[gaz:inquisitor|Inquisitors]]. | Another reason that magic-users are wise to be circumspect in the practice of their art is the potential for repercussions from [[:gaz:great_church|the Church]]. Any practice of magic may bring sanctions or punishment, but it is unlikely that minor practice of [[:gaz:forbidden_arts|the Forbidden Arts]] will draw any attention, especially out here in [[gaz:thule|Thule]] or perhaps anywhere in [[gaz:midgard|Midgard]]. However, bold displays of power may bring about the ire of members of [[:gaz:great_church|the Church]] and perhaps the attention of [[:gaz:ardor_of_law|The Ardor of Law]] and [[gaz:inquisitors|Inquisitors]]. |
| ==== Where can I find an alchemist, sage or other expert to hire? ==== | ==== Where can I find an alchemist, sage or other expert to hire? ==== |
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| ==== What monsters are terrorizing the countryside sufficiently that if I kill them I will become famous? ==== | ==== What monsters are terrorizing the countryside sufficiently that if I kill them I will become famous? ==== |
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| A white drake has been seen plying the skies north of [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]]. Where it lairs is anyone’s guess. | * A white drake has been seen plying the skies north of [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]]. Where it lairs is anyone’s guess. |
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| The crew of [[gaz:sigurds_folly|Sigurd’s Folly]] was traveling to [[gaz:thule|Thule]] with two other longships but through the eternal fog they could tell the other two were smashed by great tentacles that broke the surface of the sea. Some say that [[gaz:sigurd_olafssen|Sigurd]] and his men killed the other crews and looted their ships before continuing to [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]]. | * The crew of [[gaz:sigurds_folly|Sigurd’s Folly]] was traveling to [[gaz:thule|Thule]] with two other longships but through the [[gaz:thulian_fog|accursed fog]] they could tell the other two were smashed by great tentacles that broke the surface of the sea. Some say that [[gaz:sigurd_olafssen|Sigurd]] and his men killed the other crews and looted their ships before continuing to [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]]. |
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| A ship that circumnavigated [[gaz:thule|Thule]] reported seeing a giant troll-like creature that stood //at least// a fathom higher than any in the tales back in [[gaz:midgard|Midgard]]. It made for a good tale and rounds of drinks at [[gaz:norsemens_rest|Norsemen’s Rest]], but no one else reports seeing the beast. | * A ship that circumnavigated [[gaz:thule|Thule]] reported seeing a giant troll-like creature that stood //at least// a fathom higher than any in the tales back in [[gaz:midgard|Midgard]]. It made for a good tale and rounds of drinks at [[gaz:norsemens_rest|Norsemen’s Rest]], but no one else reports seeing the beast. |
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| ==== Are there any secret societies with sinister agendas I could join and/or fight? ==== | ==== Are there any secret societies with sinister agendas I could join and/or fight? ==== |
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| There seem to be numerous cults for worship, and stories abound about different factions and societies within [[gaz:great_church|the Great Church]] (although they are not told openly). Politics can also turn deadly in places like [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]] and no one is sure whose hands turn the screws most of the time. It may take some doing to uncover what sort of dark corner you are looking for. | There could be cults for worship, and stories abound about different factions and societies within [[gaz:great_church|the Great Church]] (although they are not told openly). Politics can also turn deadly in places like [[gaz:trade_town|Trade Town]] and no one is sure whose hands turn the screws most of the time. It may take some doing to uncover what sort of dark corner you are looking for. |
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| ==== Any legendary lost treasures I could be looking for? ==== | ==== Any legendary lost treasures I could be looking for? ==== |
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| During [[gaz:chaos_crusades|the Chaos Crusades]] and [[gaz:sundering|the Sundering]] a great number of [[gaz:relics|religious relics and artifacts]] were lost in the fighting; finding those would be a great boon and probably fetch high prices. Their disposition with regards to [[gaz:great_church|the Church]] is not known, though, although a few have been found and their rightful ownership not contested (or fell outside the gaze of the clergy). | During [[gaz:chaos_crusades|the Chaos Crusades]] a great number of [[gaz:relics|religious relics and artifacts]] were lost in the fighting; finding those would be a great boon and probably fetch high prices. Their disposition with regards to [[gaz:great_church|the Church]] is not known, though, although a few have been found and their rightful ownership not contested (or fell outside the gaze of the clergy). |
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| Also, it is said that the forces of [[:gaz:chaos|Chaos]] that [[gaz:great_church|the Great Church]] opposed had an immense amount of powerful magic, much in the form of weapons, armor and other items at their disposal. Those things may still be at the sites of the battles, ripe for the taking! | Also, it is said that the forces of [[:gaz:chaos|Chaos]] that [[gaz:great_church|the Great Church]] opposed had an immense amount of powerful magic, much in the form of weapons, armor and other items at their disposal. Those things may still be at the sites of the battles, ripe for the taking! |
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| [[:gaz:northmen|The Northmen]] say that [[:gaz:grief|Grief]] lived in a fortress above a ruined city that he explored for treasures. | [[:gaz:witch_queen|The Witch Queen of the Hinterlands]] is rumored to have a number of great treasures. |
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| | [[:gaz:viking|The Northmen]] say that [[:gaz:grief|Grief]] carries a sceptre that could lay waste to entire armies. |
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| ==== Where is the nearest dragon or other monster with Type H treasure? ==== | ==== Where is the nearest dragon or other monster with Type H treasure? ==== |
