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<blockquote data-quote="grimslade" data-source="post: 8236627" data-attributes="member: 6061"><p>I don't buy the low magic Greyhawk argument. The Rain of Colorless Fire and the waste where the Suel Imperium was, show pretty adept magic-using human civilizations of the Suel and Bakluni. The Flan predate them with their own Empire of the Spider Throne with a minor spellcaster who ruled named Vecna. Mordie and Tasha don't seem to be doing too badly in the magic department. There is plenty of magic, but it is in the hands of the few. There are scores of groups that police the use of magic in the Flaenness, like the Silent ones, the Wizards Guild of Greyhawk, and the Dark Watch. </p><p>I think any reboot of Greyhawk should not try to simulate a pre-WW1 or WW2. Greyhawk is more like the world now. Lots of former empires striving to recapture their past glory and influence. There is no risk of global war, but there are constant internecine conflicts springing up. The Circle of Eight is disbanded. Iuz has rivals. Turrosh Mak has made a nation of the goblin hordes right next to Celene and the Uleks. The Scarlet Brotherhood is divided within by a sect of Tharizdun worshippers celebrating the entropy of the world but still manages to try and destabilize the rest of the Oerth. There is no 'superpower' to dominate except maybe Iuz. </p><p>The reboot should play up this chaotic time. There are uncertainty and opportunity. The relics of the past can bring great power and great terrors. Magic has wrought great destruction in Oerth's history. It is powerful and not to be trusted. If you have magical power, you possess a great treasure. Hoard it like a dragon. The Free Cities and their guilds and trading costers wield power commensurate to nobles. Ancient foes lurk and grow in the dark and wild lands left empty by the decaying Powers. Will you fight to defend the defenseless? Will you dominate the hills and rule a new kingdom? Will you delve into eldritch tombs to loot the secrets of a bygone era? Journey to the Jewel of the Flaenness, Greyhawk!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="grimslade, post: 8236627, member: 6061"] I don't buy the low magic Greyhawk argument. The Rain of Colorless Fire and the waste where the Suel Imperium was, show pretty adept magic-using human civilizations of the Suel and Bakluni. The Flan predate them with their own Empire of the Spider Throne with a minor spellcaster who ruled named Vecna. Mordie and Tasha don't seem to be doing too badly in the magic department. There is plenty of magic, but it is in the hands of the few. There are scores of groups that police the use of magic in the Flaenness, like the Silent ones, the Wizards Guild of Greyhawk, and the Dark Watch. I think any reboot of Greyhawk should not try to simulate a pre-WW1 or WW2. Greyhawk is more like the world now. Lots of former empires striving to recapture their past glory and influence. There is no risk of global war, but there are constant internecine conflicts springing up. The Circle of Eight is disbanded. Iuz has rivals. Turrosh Mak has made a nation of the goblin hordes right next to Celene and the Uleks. The Scarlet Brotherhood is divided within by a sect of Tharizdun worshippers celebrating the entropy of the world but still manages to try and destabilize the rest of the Oerth. There is no 'superpower' to dominate except maybe Iuz. The reboot should play up this chaotic time. There are uncertainty and opportunity. The relics of the past can bring great power and great terrors. Magic has wrought great destruction in Oerth's history. It is powerful and not to be trusted. If you have magical power, you possess a great treasure. Hoard it like a dragon. The Free Cities and their guilds and trading costers wield power commensurate to nobles. Ancient foes lurk and grow in the dark and wild lands left empty by the decaying Powers. Will you fight to defend the defenseless? Will you dominate the hills and rule a new kingdom? Will you delve into eldritch tombs to loot the secrets of a bygone era? Journey to the Jewel of the Flaenness, Greyhawk! [/QUOTE]
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