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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #960 on: February 01, 2016, 05:11:46 AM »
I think it's a toss-up between Green Gryphon and Eidolon now for the next SW Electrum. My money's on Green Gryphon.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #961 on: February 07, 2016, 05:04:12 AM »
Working more on SW Emer: some races that have not been fully explored before beyond a paragraph in the Atlas. Not to mention the Warlocks of Itanis, Kaitaine, the City of the Dead, and more. I had forgotten how much there was here. Any thoughts, suggestions on what you want to see in Emer IV?



Looking forward to this (as well as the NE Jaiman stuff).

Aside from the obvious stuff (Kaitaine, Rhiani, Vajaar, Itanis, Lys, City of Dead), the ONE thing I really want to see more explored is the Alliance. The Alliance is at the doorstep to Emer, and Uj is that doorstep. So I think a more in-depth understanding of The Alliance and their ambitions and plans for Emer is warranted (or much desired at the very least).
Did Kaitaine cave in to The Alliance demands as suggested 8 years ago? http://www.ironcrown.com/ICEforums/index.php?topic=5768.msg76380#msg76380

What does it mean to be a subject state of The Alliance?
How does the Ahrenreth react to The Alliance expansion to Emer (and their possibly conflicting goals of world domination)?

I'm a sucker for the intrigue and politics, both on a world and regional level and I see The Alliance as something that plays a major role in this. I would also like to see how the Ahrenreth operates in this part of the world. It's an area that is not so directly 'controlled' by them as Ardania/SW Emer is. What other agents of Unlife are there in the region (aside from the White Wood)? Are there any organized cults (similar to the Priests Arnak)?

Other potential ideas for further development/exploration:
 - The migration routes of the 12 Rhiani tribes
 - The sacred ruins and surrounding tent city of Shezarak
 - Caves of the Charn Raiders
 - The Vajaari-Komarean war
 - The secrets of the City of the Dead (something I think everyone has eagerly awaited since the publication of the original Emer boxed set)
 - Life in terraces of Lys and sibling squabbles (referring to the princes of Lys, sorry, from an earlier adventure of mine...)
 - The Murlogi realm under the mountains of the Morbek highlands (or will this fall under Emer I)?
 - Life in the streets of Kaitaine and the politics behind it

+1 a lot here to explore and develop do...

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #962 on: February 07, 2016, 10:38:34 AM »
Working more on SW Emer: some races that have not been fully explored before beyond a paragraph in the Atlas. Not to mention the Warlocks of Itanis, Kaitaine, the City of the Dead, and more. I had forgotten how much there was here. Any thoughts, suggestions on what you want to see in Emer IV?



Looking forward to this (as well as the NE Jaiman stuff).

Aside from the obvious stuff (Kaitaine, Rhiani, Vajaar, Itanis, Lys, City of Dead), the ONE thing I really want to see more explored is the Alliance. The Alliance is at the doorstep to Emer, and Uj is that doorstep. So I think a more in-depth understanding of The Alliance and their ambitions and plans for Emer is warranted (or much desired at the very least).
Did Kaitaine cave in to The Alliance demands as suggested 8 years ago? http://www.ironcrown.com/ICEforums/index.php?topic=5768.msg76380#msg76380

What does it mean to be a subject state of The Alliance?
How does the Ahrenreth react to The Alliance expansion to Emer (and their possibly conflicting goals of world domination)?

I'm a sucker for the intrigue and politics, both on a world and regional level and I see The Alliance as something that plays a major role in this. I would also like to see how the Ahrenreth operates in this part of the world. It's an area that is not so directly 'controlled' by them as Ardania/SW Emer is. What other agents of Unlife are there in the region (aside from the White Wood)? Are there any organized cults (similar to the Priests Arnak)?

Other potential ideas for further development/exploration:
 - The migration routes of the 12 Rhiani tribes
 - The sacred ruins and surrounding tent city of Shezarak
 - Caves of the Charn Raiders
 - The Vajaari-Komarean war
 - The secrets of the City of the Dead (something I think everyone has eagerly awaited since the publication of the original Emer boxed set)
 - Life in terraces of Lys and sibling squabbles (referring to the princes of Lys, sorry, from an earlier adventure of mine...)
 - The Murlogi realm under the mountains of the Morbek highlands (or will this fall under Emer I)?
 - Life in the streets of Kaitaine and the politics behind it

You'll be happy to know that I have printed this out and will be referring to it as E4 proceeds...
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #963 on: February 07, 2016, 10:44:13 AM »
Arc knows what he wants! I've also got his illustration check list printed out as well. ;)
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #964 on: February 07, 2016, 01:20:47 PM »
Arc knows what he wants! I've also got his illustration check list printed out as well. ;)

Did he post that? I'd like to see it...
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #965 on: February 07, 2016, 05:15:39 PM »
Right here
 
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #966 on: February 07, 2016, 10:28:29 PM »
Right here
 
:)

Oh my! I do like these suggestions, though some seem a bit ambitious.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #967 on: February 08, 2016, 04:14:45 AM »
I'll be doing what I can :)
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #968 on: February 10, 2016, 06:31:20 PM »
Hehe, happy to "help"  :P
Already looking forward to seeing the work from both of you!

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #969 on: February 18, 2016, 01:28:16 PM »
Some random art, by Andreas Adamek

More City of the Dead ruins?

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #970 on: February 18, 2016, 01:39:31 PM »
OK, that soooo ROCKS!

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #971 on: February 18, 2016, 03:47:13 PM »
Looks awesome! I already want to send my PC's there to explore  ;D

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #972 on: February 18, 2016, 05:08:22 PM »
Looks awesome! I already want to send my PC's there to explore  ;D

Are you serious anyone with half a mind would flee in terror....my character can beat you to the top of the stairs!!!

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #973 on: February 18, 2016, 07:00:52 PM »
That is definitely awesome!
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #974 on: February 22, 2016, 05:41:49 AM »
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go  ;D
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #975 on: February 23, 2016, 01:05:46 AM »
Finally saw a proof copy of softcover Eidolon and it looks great! Hope it will be available soon on RPGNow.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #976 on: February 25, 2016, 05:15:08 PM »
Super Awesome!!
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #977 on: March 01, 2016, 06:30:48 AM »
The Eidolon Second Edition softcover is finally available! Yay!

http://www.rpgnow.com/product/159270/Shadow-World-Eidolon-City-in-the-Sky?src=slider_view
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #978 on: March 13, 2016, 08:42:31 AM »
Talk about a superdesk!

Some ideas about hidden compartments for your games.

http://sfglobe.com/2014/12/30/ibm/&src=pnk_30826&t=syn
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #979 on: March 17, 2016, 11:18:50 AM »
Just ordered it in both softback and hardback!! (Hey! I gots to have a shelf copy.)
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