African D&D Settings?

[ptolemy18]

Okay -- I've got AFRICAN ADVENTURES, ANCESTRAL VAULT, and the solitary AFRICAN ADVENTURES module (DIRE SPIRITS), and I *love* them all. (In fact, Atlas Games, if you're listening, come out with more supplements! )

I was wondering if anyone could recommend any other African or pseudo-African D&D stuff, particularly adventure modules. It doesn't have to be 3.0/3.5 -- I don't mind converting modules. I've got a couple of 1st edition modules that could be converted to an African setting (like "Dwellers of the Forbidden City"), but it'd be nice to have something that had a little more historical background (and particularly, sympathetically portrayed African-esque cultures) rather than just being some generic wilderness with a jungle.

I seem to remember that there was some vaguely African world or locale ("Island of Something-something") for 2nd edition, but I don't know if it was any good. But I'm willing to look for it.

Thanks!

Jason

Druid: "It's a beautiful place with lots of rain forests and wetlands."
Character: "You mean swamps and jungles."

 

[Hand of Evil]

The setting was Namybia (is that spell correct - let me check)

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

The setting was Namybia (is that spell correct - let me check)

I think its Nyambe

 

[SuperFlyTNT]

Heres a hint for some great African culture adventures, do a quick google on "muti ritual killing"

You're welcome.

 

[Drugged Dwarf]

Interesting. As an african myself I have been dying to find a jungle orientated play guide I could use if I ever manage to actually DM a real game. Now that I know there are some out there, I will be keeping my eye out for them. thanks!

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

The 2E setting was Jakandor. I believe TSR put out three books for it.

 

[Hand of Evil]

I think its Nyambe

Like always my spelling sucks!

web page: http://www.atlas-games.com/nyambe/index.php

 

[MrFilthyIke]

Nyambe is very cool. My wife's dwarf fighter (Ta'Vanka, nominee for the WAR contest ) picked up a Nyambian "dwarf" cohort. Neither spoke the same language, but she collected heads, and he was a cannibal (preferring the heart). A match made in blood-drenched heaven.

 

[JoeGKushner]

Dragon magazine has covered Africa a few times for monsters and specialty priest, along with other articles for weapons. Palladium actually has a book of exotic weapons that has several weapons born in Africa.

Nyambe is the 3.0 base default and does a good job.

Prior to that, Aeshiba- Greek Africa, was done by that company that did Cyborg Commandos and other supplements like a town that worshipped Elemental Style Gods and had Gary Gygax's seal of approval, although I vaguely recall some rumors of Gary getting the short end of the stick in that case.

Conan has several land masses that could be considered 'African' but only a nod to it really. Same with the old Atlantis setting by Bard Games.

 

[Crothian]

In fact, Atlas Games, if you're listening, come out with more supplements!

Atlas is done with d20 so nothing new from them for this