|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 20:58:46 GMT -5
There are cure spells for wizards in an issue of Dragon magazine. Let's say that Xur has successfuly researched these, by now. As well, remember that the school of magick can be detailed with the rules in Dragon 123. Prespos Ps. Exactly how many schools of magick are there in The Six Cantons?
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:06:50 GMT -5
1. Thanks again for the historical insight, and, the great conversation. Your knowledge of European history is far superior than mine (though i advance in this knowledge daily, thanks to immersion in the Aerth setting!). 2. Aerth, and, especially the alternate version hosted at Presposia is both anachronistic, and, historically inaccurate. Things are not exactly as they were in the real world. (I do appreciate the historical notes, though: please continue posting them, if you will!) 3. At present, Charlemagne remains the leader ov Burgundy, as it is Napoleon who rules Francia. Time permitting, i will look into the history ov both Gunther && Queen Kriemhild. It is quite possible that Gunther is the King of Germania, in the Presposia Aerth Campaign. In that case, Princess Kriemhild will ascend to the throne, should Gunther be slain by Etzel. At present, i am unsure what realm King Etzel the Hun comes from. I just discovered all of this... and, this all remains a theory, for now. 3a. Here is Charlemagne's Paladins (AD&D 2e). 4. With regards to a Celtic presence in Helvetia, Yes, that is not a bad idea for a few of the 26(?) cantons. 4a. A typo led me to this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_profanity#helvetti 4b. The Helvetian Celts should be located on the cantons occupying the Helvetian plateau: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetii4c. Possibly related(?): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_T%C3%A8ne_culture4d. One ov my favorite bands is CELTIC FROST. In fact, "Grumpy Cat" (Tom G. Warrior) is the (severed?) head ov one of the Cantons ov Helvetia! Here is Monotheist, by Celtic Frost: Hel Awaits, Prespos
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:08:21 GMT -5
Amazing idea! A brigand-king of Aeropa, location unknown. I'd consider him King Etzel be a name-level Bandit (level 9+). Note that 1e makes the distinction between bandits (N) && brigands (CE). However, the same monster entry / class is used for both. Image: King Etzel, entering the city of Vienna on horseback. Prespos Ps. In a C&C/AD&D article in Dragon, one actually gains points for entering a village/town/city on horseback!
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:16:57 GMT -5
No worries about this. We can work together to find a creative solution. If you want to keep Gygax as the king of Helvetia (I kinda LIKE the idea, too), then: * You can form your own realm: declare independence. * Wage war on Burgundy, Germania, or Savoy. Conquer one of those realms. (I highly recommend NOT waging war against Burgundy, at present: Charlemagne is the ruler, and he has a strong army, said to be led by paladins!) (Savoy is the weakest of the three realms: it is beyond the border, to the west. Remember that your 6 cantons are in the east of Helvetia). * Marry. At present, I have been unable to find data on suitable brides, but I am sure that Lombardy & Milano might be interested. * etc. It's totally up to you. You don't have to be king, unless you want. If you are familiar with Frank Mentzer's BECMI, this is what the advancement system at Presposia is based on. (Frank is ExTSR over at DF, and, he is mostly on FB and at The Piazza, these days). M is for Master, which I translate as "King". However, it could really mean just that: "Master". This could be in the sense of a western martial art, or, whatever you really imagine... Pres Ps1. Thanks for the great writing! I really enjoy reading it, and, I have not changed a single word. All I've done is to apply a little formatting, bold type to draw people's attention to your work, and, the sections and themes thereof. Ps2. With regards to King Arneson, I will be working on his realm in the next 1-2 days. It is Berberia, for now, and... is rumored to have connexion with ancient Atlantis! Ps3. How is the blog coming along... please feel free to promote it here, anytime, though, I think you will get a better response / audience if you do this also on FB and on DF.
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:18:06 GMT -5
Quote:Medieval wooden Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland - built in 1333, it is the oldest truss bridge in Europe
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:19:08 GMT -5
OK, back to our normal programming...
Quote:Tarasp Castle, Switzerland - the oldest sections of the castle date back as far as c.1080 AD mao : This castle is probably located in 1 of your 6 cantons, as the location corresponds to eastern Helvetia. Enjoy!
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:20:04 GMT -5
Quote:Depiction of a joust tournament from the Swiss Codex Manesse, made c.1304 in Zürich cf. "Surely, You Joust!": The game of chivalry and knighthood for AD&D® games (DRAGON #118)
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:21:06 GMT -5
For the underwater adventures! Quote:The Verzasca River in Switzerland is so clean, you can see all the way down to the 50ft deep riverbed
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:21:56 GMT -5
Lion of Lucerne
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:23:11 GMT -5
FinsteraarhornQuote:The (4,274 m (14,022 ft)) is the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland and the most prominent peak of Switzerland. - Finsteraarhorn (wikipedia) Note that Finsteraarhorn is located in the Bernese Alps. On Aerth, Bern is the capital of Helvetia, just as it is the capital of Switzerland in the real-world. Hence it's inclusion here, for the relational && mnemonic value. If it helps you to remember, you can even have Bernie Sanders as the mayor of Bern, just as Ned Flanders is the King of Flanders.
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:24:41 GMT -5
Now, with regards to land in the Alpen valley, we do have several options available. Helvetia, Savoy, and, perhaps even Lombardy and Germania! If there is another Alpen realm, or a realm that touches the Alps, that you would prefer, I am sure we could find something there. As middlemen, we only ask for a humble 10% of the final transaction price. This includes armed escort to the remote Alpen valley of your choice, meals included. May we assure you that we hire only the best caravan guards, men of strong character and proven military experience.
With regards to the disposition of your farmstead/estate/etc.: we do have staffing solutions available, again, for a modest fee. That fee, on your part, is an investment that will repay itself many times over. We outsource only the best hirelings, and, there is always the option for you to outright buy the hireling from us. Goodsir, this is not slavery, but, a simple transferal of employers, from us to you. Again, this option is provided for a modest fee.
For another modest fee, we can supply you with ready-to-go livestock, all hale and horny-like, ready to breed to your heart's content! The more the merrier, and, the more livestock one has, the more wealth one has! We will transfer the livestock to your domain, as part of the deal.
Can anyone here name such a convenient method to relocate to the Alps, for such a low modest fee? Of course not!
Alpen Venture Ltd. is simply the best choice for anyone considering a new life and/or investment in the Alps!
Johann Gasper Grimm Alpen Venture Ltd 666 Teydeldore Lane, Zurich, Helvetia
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:25:38 GMT -5
Swiss chalet style (German: Schweizerstil, Norwegian: Sveitserstil) is an architectural style of Late Historicism, originally inspired by rural chalets in Switzerland and the Alpine (mountainous) regions of Central Europe. The style refers to traditional building designs characterised by widely projecting roofs and facades richly decorated with wooden balconies and carved ornaments. It spread over Germany, Austria-Hungary and Scandinavia during the Belle Époque era.
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:26:41 GMT -5
Quote:The Alps, Gozern, Switzerland
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:27:27 GMT -5
Quote:Alpstein, Switzerland.
|
|
|
Post by El Borak on Oct 25, 2018 21:28:30 GMT -5
Quote:Engelberg, Switzerland | Photography by ©Elena Shumilova
|
|
|
Post by mormonyoyoman on Oct 26, 2018 1:43:08 GMT -5
Quote:Depiction of a joust tournament from the Swiss Codex Manesse, made c.1304 in Zürich cf. "Surely, You Joust!": The game of chivalry and knighthood for AD&D® games (DRAGON #118) My, don't the ladies on the left, look bored.
|
|