Here's some tips on accessible heroquesting when playing RuneQuest.
Tag: mythology
Retrospective: The Throat of Winter (RuneQuest)
My first RuneQuest adventure, The Throat of Winter, came out five years ago! This week, I'm taking time to reflect on that work and what it means to me.
Culture & Geography on Akhelas
Diving back into my personal setting, Akhelas, here's an overview of the geography and cultures!
REVIEW: Ships & Shores (Part 1)
Hunting for fiction set in RuneQuest's Glorantha? This travelogue may be what you're looking for—read on to learn more!
REVIEW: Dragon Pass
Want to know more about Dragon Pass? Chaosium's book for RuneQuest is full of information. Check out our review to learn more!
Heroquesting in RuneQuest
If you’re in the RuneQuest groups on Facebook or Reddit, then you may be aware the Wolf Pirates campaign I’m gamemastering slid down a long heroquesting rabbit hole. Heroquesting is pretty central to roleplaying in Glorantha because it’s a nearly-unique element of the setting. It’s a way to explore the setting’s fascinating—and sometimes obtuse—lore through … Continue reading Heroquesting in RuneQuest
REVIEW: Pendragon Core Rulebook
This year we’ve received a new sixth edition of a beloved classic roleplaying game—Chaosium’s Pendragon! Cover illustration by Mark Smylie. What, did you think I was talking about the new Dungeons & Dragons? In Pendragon the players play as medieval knights in Arthurian England. The game focuses on playing through the various periods of Arthur’s … Continue reading REVIEW: Pendragon Core Rulebook
The Esvulari & the Aeolians
The first RuneQuest character I ever played was a knight-sorcerer in RuneQuest 3. Coming from Pathfinder 1E and Dungeons & Dragons 3.5E I loved the idea that you could play anything you wanted due to the skills-based Basic Roleplaying (BRP) engine. Our game added in a bunch of insane spells from Sandy Petersen's RuneQuest sorcery … Continue reading The Esvulari & the Aeolians
The Old Gods in RuneQuest, Part 2
This week's article is a continuation from last week exploring the Old Gods in RuneQuest. Last week focused on defining and describing these entities. This week explores ways that adventurers can interact with them. If last week was 80% lore, 20% gameplay, I'd say this week is closer to 50/50. As a reminder, this article's … Continue reading The Old Gods in RuneQuest, Part 2
The Old Gods in RuneQuest, Part 1
[Tosti Runefriend] quested to climb the primeval Spike, seeking the secrets of the Runes from the very feet of the Celestial Court. Glorantha Sourcebook, page 44, "Companions of Argrath" In Glorantha's mythology, the Old Gods are those early deities of creation which are recognized as fundamental aspects of the cosmos. However—like Ouranos of Greek mythology, … Continue reading The Old Gods in RuneQuest, Part 1
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