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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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