Historical Fantasy

[Eternalknight]

Of course, you could pick up the Historical reference books for 2nd edition and convert them. Or you could pick up some of Avalanche Press' stuff; I just got Jade and Steel, and although more myth than history, it is close.

 

[Eben]

IIRC, somebody is developing a "historical" setting. 1066?
I discovered this way back, when it was listed among the upcoming products on Eric's old site. Anybody who knows more?

 

[Meds]

IIRC, somebody is developing a "historical" setting. 1066?
I discovered this way back, when it was listed among the upcoming products on Eric's old site. Anybody who knows more?

'Earth1066':
http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?threadid=25739

There was a historical-setting thread similar to this one not so long ago:
http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?threadid=18814

Originally posted by Sulimo
Wow. Thats excellent. I've love to see something similar, although set in Elizabethan England.

For what it's worth, my current campaign is set in Elizabethan London, but I have nothing on the web. It's a period that's rich in intrigue, political tumult (and plot hooks).

 

[Sulimo]

For what it's worth, my current campaign is set in Elizabethan London, but I have nothing on the web. It's a period that's rich in intrigue, political tumult (and plot hooks).

Cool. Is it straight, or does it have fantastic elements mixed in?

 

[Dr. Strangemonkey]

Re: Septentrionalis

Well, I looked up Septentrionalis, and I like it a lot.

Does anyone know where I can find information on the clerical orders?

They are referenced a great deal in the character creation system, but I can't find where they are actually detailed.

Failing that does anyone know how to get in contact with the author so I can ask her or him?

 

[qstor]

Dr. StrangeMonkey his e-mail is Dougmander@aol.com

For the solomon Kane books try bibliofind.com or amazon.com

I would love to see an Elizabethan Sourcebook for d20. The other areas in Europe are good for adventues during that time as well. Dracula in Romania, The knights of Malta being attacked by the Turks, Egyptian magic/mummies could be used too.

For cutting down on magic I would use the ideas from the recommended second edition sourcebook "A mightly fortress" by increasing the time for a spell. Instead of one standard action, have the casting time be full round action. Spells that take longer should go to minutes..etc..

A Mighty fortress has a few adventure ideas, GURPS swashbucklers has more. I would pick up the new Dragon Magazine #301 for new rules on firearms. But I'm sure you could use the d20 firearms rules of your choice.

I wrote up an adventure set on the English/Scottish border with the PC's investigating this haunted mansion and dealing with the numerous border raiders of the time period. There's always the stone circle at Callanish too..what's going on there??? Just a few quick ideas...I have a lot of non fiction books ie history that I use for ideas too.

Mike

 

[JohnNephew]

This is one area of d20 that really hasn't been dealt with. We see all this traditional fantasy stuff, but I'd like to see more historical fantasy. I'm wondering what other people's thoughts on the subject are. And maybe if we are lucky a publisher or two will stop by to voice their opinion.

You might like The Black Monks of Glastonbury, a Coriolis supplement by David Chart that we'll be publishing early next year, with stats for both D20 and Ars Magica. It's likely to be a January or February release. (We have the 2nd draft, revised by the author based on all the playtest feedback, in hand and waiting for review.)

-John Nephew
President, Atlas Games

 

[Dr. Strangemonkey]

Thanks for the Info

Thanks for the quick response to my question.

I would also recommend Swashbuckling Adventures for anyone interested in a campaign from the Renaissance on up to the 18th century. Some of the material is a little setting specific but I like its recommendations for primitive firearms, combat, classes, and feats.

The 7th Sea game the book is designed to work with has an 'England' that is very Elizabethan in character straight down to the point where it is riddled with agents of the Inquisition.

 

[mmadsen]

For the solomon Kane books try bibliofind.com or amazon.com

I think you can find the Baen compilation on bookstore shelves if you look. The Robert E. Howard originals are excellent; the pastiches they stuck in there are awful.

 

[mmadsen]

Re: Re: Historical Fantasy

You might like The Black Monks of Glastonbury, a Coriolis supplement by David Chart that we'll be publishing early next year, with stats for both D20 and Ars Magica.

You'll be happy to know I took the bait and looked up Coriolis. I'm intrigued. What other crossovers do you have planned for your Coriolis line? And how do you blend d20 and Ars Magica? Does the adventure "work" whether our heroes are Half-Orc Barbarians or Medieval Hermits?