[OA] Setting Based on India - Resources?

Dust · May 12, 2002

Thanks

Thanks for all the tips/ideas. I did check out the Mahasarpa download, and it was an interesting place to start. I suppose now that I'm looking for three specific things:

1. A good book that details the gods and mythology of medieval India (pre-Islam).
2. A similarly quality guide to the society of said time and place.
3. Someone who might be willing to dig through their archives and photocopy me the Dragon articles referenced in the Mahasarpa download. I've tried my local library, but their subscription doesn't go back that far.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jerrid Al-Kundo · May 12, 2002

You might also find interesting bits in the 2E ESD Ruined Kingdoms. It's for Al-Qadim and contains distinct Indonesian flavorings. While not entirely geared for the same region, the Complete Sha'ir's Handbook had a Wizard's kit called The Mystic of Nog, which I've heard translates well using the Sorcerer Class as the model. This would serve as a fair Indonesian Monk replacement.

Henrix · May 12, 2002

Re: Thanks

Dust said:
3. Someone who might be willing to dig through their archives and photocopy me the Dragon articles referenced in the Mahasarpa download. I've tried my local library, but their subscription doesn't go back that far.

Or, easier, the CD with the old Dragon issues!

(No, I don't have it!)

Snoweel · May 12, 2002

The Kama Sutra's got some fairly evocative artwork.

Waylander the Slayer · May 12, 2002

I am probably the only Indian gamer...lol. If you need any specific info lemme know and i can help you out.

Jerrid Al-Kundo · May 12, 2002

Oh, and just remembered: There was a Dragon Artical a few years back (Bear Claws and Rhino Armor, IIRC) that focused entirely on Indonesian equipment.

Rahkan · May 13, 2002

Hah

I am a 2nd Generation immigrant from that great nation, which obviously makes me the most esteemed font of knowledge concerning India. That being said I think you should definately read the Mahabharat and Ramayana, as this is where even Indians get their sense of mythic India. Don't try to read a direct translation, get some modern english prose version (no one wants to read thousands of pages of Sanskrit poetry). Other than that, I got nothing.

Tonguez · May 13, 2002

Hire a Bollywood Movie from the Video shop

At last your Bards get a chance to REALLY shine

Voadam · May 13, 2002

Zelazney's _Lord of Light_ was a fun read, turning Hindu Myths into SciFi. He did the Amber series and does great fantasy writing.

There is a 2e ravenloft module set in their indian setting of Sri Raji, but it takes a lot of reworking.

1e and 2e legends and lore covered the Indian pantheons as does the Mayfair games supplement Monsters of Myth and Legend III.

Voadam · May 13, 2002

Zelazney's _Lord of Light_ was a fun read, turning Hindu Myths into SciFi. He did the Amber series and does great fantasy writing.

There is a 2e ravenloft module set in their indian setting of Sri Raji, but it takes a lot of reworking.

1e and 2e legends and lore covered the Indian pantheons as does the Mayfair games supplement Monsters of Myth and Legend III. They are all a bit sparse, however.