EDSG Episode 105 - Email and the Songbirds

* Email from Aaron: Another Outcast pop culture reference. * Email from Ted: Access to enchanting for the Shaman Discipline? * Email from Chad: Apologies for forgetting Dan. Question about Discipline talents versus Talent Options in the “All Talents to Advance” rule. * Secret Societies of Barsaive * Updates or changes to information in the book as of the current timeline. * A bit of development history and where Secret Societies fits in to events in Barsaive. * Essays are in-character as various reports and intelligence from Theran agents. * The Songbirds: Alachia’s espionage and intelligence network. * Headed up by Vistrosh, the “exiled” blood elf in Kratas and head of Brocher’s Brood. * Nobody knows Vistrosh’s role in the organization. * Major focus of the Songbirds at the time of the book’s release is on Aardela and her connection with the dragons. * Interested in information or events that would be of interest to the Alachia’s Court. * Especially notable: Politics and machinations among the elven Wyrm Wood diaspora, especially Shosara, Sereatha, and the Seekers of the Heart. * Vistrosh’s potential involvement or role in the new situation in Kratas. * Other Songbird hooks: Therans, Holders of Trust/Denairastas, House Ishkarat. * How Vistrosh sends information through the network. * Overview of Vistrosh’s game statistics from the Third Edition Kratas book. * Songbird agent blood oath, possibility of the agents following a dedicated Path. * Adventure hooks from the original book. * Using the Songbirds in adventures or campaigns. Find and Follow: Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: ⁠@EDSGPodcast⁠ Josh on Twitter: ⁠@LoreMerchant⁠ Get product information, developer blogs, and more at ⁠www.fasagames.com⁠ ⁠FASA Games on Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc ⁠FASA Games Discord Channel⁠: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u ⁠Earthdawn West Marches⁠: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW